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Has anyone seen the Cellular GPS datalogger from Sparkfun in Boulder? I am thinking what a great rocket locator. The hard part of it is that you wouln need another line of service with your cell carrier or at least…   Read more»

I’m writing an article and would like help from the club members. First, I was wondering if anyone in NCR has acquired a DC30 yet that I could take a look at. The Dc20’s are getting cheap so no one…   Read more»

Folks, thought I would pass along a text that Edward just sent me: Ajax Emerson Wranosky, born 8:14 pm, 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Congratulations to Edward and Sam!

I was wondering if it would be possible to put the volunteer schedule on the website with names and dates. Honestly I have no clue when I signed up, so a form on the web would be extremely helpful.Kyle

For MHM, do we have the extended altitude window all days? just particular days? is it still 35K? Some of us were thinking of flying the RATT M900 and we might need just a wee bit more than 20K…Still unpacking…   Read more»

First I guess I am checking to see if anyone had any reservations aboutMe flying a Wyoming State Flag at MHM 2009?If Not.At work I was telling people I would kind of like to. Carl a man I workwith said…   Read more»

8) Sunny, Warm (mid 50’s) Gotta have a launch? Come on down to the Ranch. Pueblo Boys are flying this weekend. 8000 ft, new pads, good to go! Fun will be had by all! 8)

I am using automotive paints on my rockets and have been told that by doing so AND by waxing them I can reduce the drag coefficient. Is there any way to SWAG a reduction factor and if so, can rocksim…   Read more»

Anyone have a 3″ full length size of quantum tubing? Mine has been on backorder for a month now. Need ASAP

My wifes hobby (Scrap Booking) has moved into My old room.I now share the heater room with My cat Spud andHer litter box. Not too bad. It gives Me a larger area(it is longer than wide) and Spud is pretty…   Read more»

My 8″ rocket is going to be duel deploy.The main is in a 48″ portion of the air frame. (48″ X 7.5″)I mount My charge on the top of My electronics bay.I have not figured My charge size yet, But…   Read more»

I’ve been away from TRF for a number of months and now I can’t seem to log on. I’m darn sure I know my ID and password, but it doesn’t work. Then I’ve tried their method for retrieving my password…   Read more»

So is there new rules for these contests. I see that they haven’t been updated since 2007 on the contests area. Or someone just forgot to take off the 2007 date. :PDid anything get decided on the new idea of…   Read more»

This past summer I had some water in My basement.I have a 15″ View Sonic VA520 flat screen computer monitor.The power adapter was on the floor and got fried. I am surethe monitor is OK. 90% sure.The adapter was a…   Read more»

8) Well, as some of you may know, I had an ATF inspection Tues. All went really well. At around 9AM M.D. rang my bell. He stayed for a little over 6 hours. He went thru my books, checked my…   Read more»

I’m starting to design my first 2 stage rocket – 83mm Hybrid to 83mm Hybrid. I’m going to use 98mm tubing for the airframe and hope to just use 48″ lengths. I was seeking opinions on my staging/coupler connection. Right…   Read more»

I wanted to thank NCR club members for their generous support of the Windsor High School Marching Band and my son Connor. It was truly an amazing experience that the students will remember for the rest of their lives. Their…   Read more»

As most of you know I have gotten out of rocketry and sold most of my stuff for my new hobby PPG. Well my domain name mbrocketry.com will expire in April so the site will be going down. I am…   Read more»

I am not glassing My next rocket. (Accelerated Motion) BUT.I do want to put a coating on the grain of the leading edgeof the fins. More for looks. A nice smooth edge.What is best. Fiberglass, Epoxy?Will just the resin for…   Read more»

More fun stats from the Mad Rex’s final fight:It left the rail at 150 mph10 feet above the ground it was doing 191 mph0 to 500 mph in 0.225 secondsPeak sustained Gs: 114Peak measured Gs: 130Peak velocity at liftoff +…   Read more»