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It was a fantastic day for launches.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

It’s probably too late to modify this year’s alphabet contest, but as a variation for next year, we should have the first tie-breaker go to whoever does their set with the least number of rockets.Or maybe just make the contest…   Read more»

Is there interest in organizing for a Group Photo this year? Seems as if a scheduled time – say Saturday afternoon – while the sky is still bright and activity for the day might have already peaked – would help…   Read more»

For those interested, there will be an ISS pass tonight beginning at 6:31 PM in the NW and finishing NNE. Almost directly overhead in the Denver/Longmont area. Magnitude -2.4 which is about as bright as the ISS ever gets. Clouds…   Read more»

Im looking for the satellite/adapter that came with the designers special.At least it used to come in the old sets.Its a one piece unit in white.

Is there a Feb. 7 Launch?Thanks Mike.

Well as discussed at the annual meeting, the list of available motor cases that members may borrow is now much improved. Starting at the next launch, members in good standing will be able to borrow any case from the club’s…   Read more»

Ok so I was going through my garage the other day and found a bunch of fiberglass, carbon and carbon/fiberglass mix, 90% of it coming from Aerosleeve before they closed. I priced out what I had on Soller Composites and…   Read more»

At the March Tripoli Colorado meeting I’ll be doing a quick tutorial on parachute design and construction – mainly focusing on the construction aspect. I’ll be briefly discussing how to construct a true hemispherical parachute, ellipsoidal parachute and a hemispherical…   Read more»

Hi All,Just thought I would mention that the Feb 2009 Scientific American has an interesting article in it about the use of electrically powered (plasma and ion) spacecraft. A great historical overview and intro to the subject. There was also…   Read more»

Does anyone have video of the launch of my YikStik L3 attempt (the one that went missing) from Saturday morning at Oktoberfest?I’m giving a talk at Linux Conf Australia here in Hobart, Tasmania, in about 48 hours where it’d be…   Read more»

Here are a few pictures of My ‘Nebulon Warrior’ upscale.It has been very challenging thus far.29mm motor mounts.I’m not real sure of it flying characteristics. But I think itwill bee coool.The outer wings are yet to be done. This is…   Read more»

Sorry this is not rocketry related but it really needs to be said. If you have a drink raise it, if you don’t, get one and raise it. There have been two major airliner accidents within the last month and…   Read more»

Huge kudos to everyone that spent part of their Saturday with us in Ault for the Annual Business Meeting, Luncheon and Swap Meet. Meeting minutes will get posted eventually, hopefully shortly, but I’d be remiss in not thanking Warren and…   Read more»

This is My ‘Accelerated Motion’ Due to fly at MHM 2009First complete assembly.14’4″.For the most part a THORx upscale.Just finished electronic bay #2 today.Will fly at MHM 2009 paint or no paint. W/ 1-L730 and 3-J285.J285s will light someplace between…   Read more»

Does anyone have some 75mm AMW or 76mm Loki cases I can borrow to take some measurements?I would like to build a set to match so that I can fly their loads or my own EX (on a research day…   Read more»

Due to working till noon. And a short Dr’s appontment of the wifes,I will not be at the launch as planned. :?I sure will try to be at the 1/10 meeting.

I will be starting on the build of the PML Miranda soon. The questions I have are since I will be going for L1 and L2 certs I will be joining NCR and Tripoli. I am assuming I will be…   Read more»

Happy New Year To all, and to all a safe year in this great hobby of ours.

I have some rockets ready to go, but the weather is predicted to be ugly. Winds picking up before sunrise and blasting from the North by noon with sustained speeds of 20+ mph. Cloudy and a chance of snow. Let’s…   Read more»