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Given the weather didn’t really cooperate for Oktoberfest’s Research day,I am trying to get an idea if there is enough interest among members to add a Research launch on Sunday, November 8th – weather pending, of course. Chime in here…   Read more»

I tried for my L1 at Oktoberfest, using my LOC/Precision NORAD Pro-Maxx, but my shock cord detached, and the boost section came down without a chute and broke 2 of the 4 fins. One of the fins broke off right…   Read more»

Jim is a really nice guy, he does the most flawless carbon fiber work I’ve ever seen, and he has an incredibly detailed tutorial up. If anyone wants to know how a perfectly-finished carbon fiber fincan can be constructed, check…   Read more»

I built My Accelerated Motion with a center 75mm.I am considering using a L1115-P next year to launch.L1115-P. A little over 5000 ns. and sims 5000′.Sounds like a good match.I think Tim has a loaner case to use.. ??If not,…   Read more»

Just starting the design process for my L3 and thought putting a modular video section on would be fun. I bought a new Flip MinoHD (4GB, 60 min of HD recording for $159 at Sams Club) camcorder with plans to…   Read more»

I’ve been trying to figure out how to do tracking smoke that is not in the motor, I know you guys are doing it but can’t find anyone’s discussion on it. Or, am I just missing it???? I have some…   Read more»

Does anyone have the Hypertek M hardware that they would be willing to loan on a break it/buy it basis? I’m interested in flying the Hypertek M 1001/1040 – going to see if I can get close to the TRA…   Read more»

http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/3050/29/Paul was a great man who did a lot of pioneering in our hobby. Some of my fondest rocketry memories involved Kosdon East (forerunner of AMW)… Paul was a tremendous influence on my early days of rocketry. Many of the…   Read more»

Has anyone got any feedback on the RoamEo PuP Location System.DC20 and DC30 is great but out of My price range. I know this isprobably one of those ‘You get what You pay for’ things.I see the range is less…   Read more»

I have complete my nose cone mount for a DC-30, I don’t have the reciever. If anyone has a reciever and could stop by and test it, it would be greatly appreciated!

I don’t know if anyone else has played around with OpenRocket, but it is a very powerful simulation program that in many ways rivals RockSim.I strongly suggest we continue to support our rocketry vendors like Apogee / RockSim, but you…   Read more»

Well I was only able to get a few pictures of the Oktoberfest launch this year. I was kinda really relying on my video camera getting good footage. Well since I had my little choke issue, I turned on my…   Read more»

I’m moving a thread over here in case anyone is interested in doing more discussion.— clip from WarrenJeremiah and I have been talking about this for over a year. It will involve changes in the launch logs and launch log…   Read more»

I was checking on the November launch on the calendar, and I noticed that it says it’s supposed to be at the Atlas site. That should be the North site, right?With my sustainer intact and with some unburned motors from…   Read more»

8) I would like to find 2 or 3 old style MW dip switch alt. Either type would be fine 25K or 45K. I would be willing to make some good trades for motors or hardware or ? Cash would…   Read more»

Selling my Rouse anodized blue 38-720 motor case. Fits an I600R, J350W, I364FJ, J420R, and J500G. Includes case and forward seal disc, no closures. Great L2 motor case! $60 new. Sell for $40 plus shipping. Prefer PayPal.Chad Moorenine seven zero-…   Read more»

If you are going to make a L3 shot in the near future. Jeroen @ Cessaroni is offering a truly smokin deal 😛 He wants to move some M2505 WT motors before the end of Oct. If you will buy…   Read more»

Hey guys,So after lots of walking and searching last weekend, I’ve been doing some dual deployyment reading.Question #1 what type of black powder do we use?#2 purchase at sporting store?#3 is there any scales for measureing you guys like?#4 were…   Read more»

As far as I know, most everything was recovered. Exceptions being Mike Shinn’s Cheyenne, James Russell’s Charlie and Rich Charlet’s Cirrus Dart version 2. But then Art Hoag found a naked fiberglassed rocket with an acme fincan, maybe a Firestorm…   Read more»

To the best of my ability I have tried to decipher the information on the flight cards and have posted the results. Grand totals for the weekend – 367 flights. If I have mis-spelt names, guessed wrong on motors used…   Read more»