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Every couple years We get an engine that goes so wrong, it is wortha picture or two.Cummins ISX.One big expensive issue.Two pictureshttp://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

All,Back when I started hanging out with NCR, I got laid off from Quantum. I got lots of support, contacts, and leads from the members here. Since then, I contracted with them, then got rehired.Well, the economy is hitting us…   Read more»

You need to add TRA/NAR L1, L2 and L3, it will help to find out who is both. I filled it out 2 times but it would not let me give 2 answers.so you should have:TRA 0NAR 0TRA/NAR 0TRA 1NAR…   Read more»

Hello everyone, I am new and looking to get into hybrids. I was wondering if someone can answer a few questions I have about them? I am looking at the Sky Ripper Systems 38mm motors, and they are going in…   Read more»

A bit late notice unless you were already aware of this event. Gas prices are down so this would be a good NAR regional to attend. Reed Coker and I will be heading down there. Come join us! I’ll have…   Read more»

I’m designing a new staging concept, but want to prove fuctionality by modeling the concept on several smaller scale rockets that won’t cost so much if it doesn’t work out and would be easily seen from the ground.Q1: What is…   Read more»

The only good guideline I found for proper sizing of launch lugs and rails was one the UROC website. The following rules of thumb are presented:Launch Rod DiameterDetermine by motor size:A,B,C – 1/8″D,E – 3/16″F,G,H and a body tube less…   Read more»

What have these been like?Anyone tried one yet? (K590)

Produced by Tom Hanks 10 years ago.HBO series, Watched it 10 years ago, renting it from the vidio store.6 or 7 disc.Resently been getting it from netflix again!If you aint seen it….. well worth it!If you did , do it…   Read more»

When will the totals for the AP Bonfire be posted for 2008? Since not all motors are in the data base nor all the motors are even listed for each flight, should I just send you the total propellant I…   Read more»

Our newest NCR and NAR member, Reed Coker, 9 years old, NAR#88844, is the Overall A/B division Champion of BMMRC IV! … and coincidently, his mentor, moi, was the Overall C division Champion. Reed is my next door neighbor in…   Read more»

What a great day for a launch.Warm – Calm – FriendlyThanks to all for coming.Here are a few pics.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/I can email a larger copy if needed.

I got to talking with Warren M., John W. and others at the launch site today about next years Single Shot Sweepstakes, and we batted around a few ideas. So here goes a discussion to let the membership voice their…   Read more»

Hello, my name is Brad. I was invited out to Oktoberfest and had a lot of fun. I am planning on joining as soon as I can. My questions are more about the high-power cert. I am very interested in…   Read more»

Just curious if anyone is aware of an equation, ratio or something of the sort about how much fin area you need for stability. I have found there is a point where you can be stable, but still unstable because…   Read more»

Hi All,Noob question for you…how does one acquire reloads of 38mm and larger when vendors aren’t on site? I am assuming that the vendors don’t typically attend regular club launches?I am good to go with (1) H123 for this Saturday…   Read more»

Just wanted to stir some excitement about the last launch at the North Site for the year and see who all will be there, what will you be flying?Art

Hi All,I have been checking out the NASA website (http://centennialchallenges.nasa.gov/) for their Centennial Challenges. Same idea as the X-Prize but with different goals. The challenge map shows at least 4 teams from Colorado working on these efforts. Anyone know who?…   Read more»

I have finished with processing the photos I took at the NCR Oktoberfest Day 3 (Research Day – Sun 10/5/08) launch, and have posted them to my new photobucket web site. Note that there are two folders containing the photos…   Read more»

NARAM 51 (Aug 10-14, 2009) will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Space Command in Johnstown, PAhttp://www.psc473.org/naram51/ContestEvents.phpNARAM 51 Contest Events1/8A Helicopter DurationA Streamer Duration1/2A Parachute Duration MultiroundRandom AltitudeB Rocket Glide DurationB AltitudeD Dual Egg Lofting DurationResearch and DevelopmentPeanut Sport…[Read more]