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I have a cabin up near there and am going. Who all else is planning on going up to the launch on September 12-13?

I am looking for a 3″ AMW forward closure tapped 3/8″ hole for Oktoberfest. Borrow/Buy, same break it you buy it rules of course.

Found a purple & yellow mini-meanie NE of pads

It was a very nice day at the North site. There was a cert or two, and some notable flights.Sean Serell flew a G-to-G on a nice boost that claimed a Tripoli 2 stage record of 9,200′. IIRC Sean said…   Read more»

Can anyone tow the trailer from Pierce this Saturday?Also, the large tower is stored in my barn south of Longmont and we could use a volunteer to get it to the North Site. Do you have a pickup with extra…   Read more»

was curious if anybody ever skims there whole rocket in glue? seems like it would make a great paint surface. or just the fins?I’ve been building the apogee aspire in the directions he recomends expoxy clay. i found some at…   Read more»

Just an FYI to the NCR club. I have just posted to my web site at ockets.fotopic.net many of the photos that I took on Thursday 7/2/09 through Monday 7/6/09 at LDRS 28 in Potter, NY. As always, the files…   Read more»

Former Mythbusters test rocket appoaches sound barrier on crop-oil-based jet fuelGRAND FORKS, N.D. — Renewable jet propellant-8 fuel developed and produced by the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota was successfully flown in a…   Read more»

Will there be a launch tower available for Saturday, August 1st? I have a 3″ bird (8.5 tall) I’d love to fly. I haven’t invested in my own tower yet and would appreciate access for a launch.Thanks,Scott Martin

This is a picture of My ‘ 220 SWIFT FOO FIGHTER’It is not finished as You can see.If the fins survive the landing. Aug. 1st Then….At Oktoberferfest it will be painted in the Swift color scheme.The filets need finished, and…   Read more»

Is this the Beyond Earth bunch?http://cbs4denver.com/local/Ball.aerospace.interns.2.1100494.htmWarren[/url]

Does anyone have a AT H128 and H180 both med delays they could sell for the August launch? I forgot to get reloads from Tim last month. No big deal if not, Ill just fly mid power or wait til…   Read more»

I was just wondering if the NCR Logo was proprietary or if permission to use it is all that is required. I am putting together a trailer for my rocket “stuff” and I thought I would do some advertising for…   Read more»

I am aspiring to L2 and now looking at various rocket tracking optios. I read John Wilkes article on the Astro approach which is an excellent idea, but a bit pricey.1) Any good sources to get Astros cheap?2) I have…   Read more»

I am a Tripoli member and am interesting in getting my Level One Certification before Octoberfest. (I am out of the country on business for the Aug 1 club date unfortunately.) Can I do this at the Hartsel launch on…   Read more»

Just a heads-up… the August launch is a ONE DAY gig, Saturday, August 1 only (the calendar on this site isn’t accurate). It is also worth noting that there is no NCR September launch.Please consider using the September hiatus to…   Read more»

O.K., so i have an Auchentoshan scotch can that is an ideal airframe for a rocket. Gave one to J. Hinton & challenged him to a drag race during Oktoberfest. Should we award style points ta boot or a straight…   Read more»

I have a Cesaroni 54mm K660 for sale – $140. I have the hardware and I’ll deliver to the next launch. It is worth noting that Tim (who almost NEVER misses a launch) will be away in August, so propulsion…   Read more»

Hello All,I’m making a run of parachutes and will post the specifications here if you’d like to order.Toroidal Parachutes – similar to Rocket Rage. All descend at 15 fps for the specified weight.Size Weight Cost48″ 7.5# $3560″ 11# $4572″ 16.5#…   Read more»

or Goex Clear Shot to replace black powder? It seems as if my BP source has dried up.I’ve read some interesting articles on BP replacement.http://www.firemanrocketry.com/ejection.htm for example.Has anyone here successfully tried using these to replace BP?I’m slowly trying to iron…   Read more»