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Next year I will be launching a twenty five pound rocket.(25lbs W/motors)Right at the edge of Level 2 newton consideration 4709to 4800 depending on the JsFour engine. One L730 and three J (probably J285)Question: 1…. Is it better to light…   Read more»

I have a 4″ x 12″ ebay. I have a 1/4″ hole in it already. Is this enough for this size e-bay or should I add a few more? Im using a adept alts25 alt.

My PC died Sundy. I learned a long time ago its faster to just buy a new machine (they are cheap enough any more) It wasnt my drives, so I thought, just plug in my old drives into the new…   Read more»

I want to cut the knurls off an aft closure (Rouse-tech/aerotech type) so that it is the same diameter (flush) as the motor tube. Can someone do this for me? Two slots will have to be cut into the end…   Read more»

I’ve seen this concept before (Tech Shop) but this is local.Club WorkshopDenver’s first open access workshop club, featuring equipment, facilities and training for a wide variety of personal projects and interests; from automotive to electronics, inventing to prototyping, woodworking to…   Read more»

I have a project that requires an exo-coupler (JW suggested the term) which is a coupler that fits OVER an airframe rather than inside it. I need this to fit a 54mm and/or 3″ Performance Rocketry airframe and it only…   Read more»

If one is looking for a Level 1 cert and joining one of the national rocketry organizations, do people have a recommendation as to which- NAR or Tripoli- to join? It is less likely that I would continue further up…   Read more»

Any one know how to get the Road runner files into Rocksim.I read the directions, so thats probly whats messing it up!

The next launch is the last chance for a Super Single shot flight. Since December will probably be at the Atlas site we would break the waiver with a J350.Is any one planning a shot (other than me)?Warren, what are…   Read more»

LOST: On Saturday of Octoberfest Andre (my exchange student) lost his Estes Alpha type rocket. It is painted white with hand lettering of RUSSELL I on the side. I figured it was around 100yards west of the porta potties north…   Read more»

This is not Rocket related but WOW is it big.One blade from a ‘wind generator’

The flight I launched on Sunday of Oktoberfest, that Mike found and gave to me yesterday, went 8241 feet, based on the standard atmosphere. Accounting for the ambient temperature at the time, it really went to 8575. This used the…   Read more»

I saw bunches of cameras on the flight line, but so far only 2 or 3 people have posted pictures here.Anyone have any spiffy galleries posted anywhere?

Perfectflite HI-ALT45K – $50 – SOLD!!

Missile Works RRC2X (40K) Extreme Altimeter – $40 – SOLD!!

Went walking today for a few hours.Found a Rocket about three miles SE of launch site.Nice bird. I’m sure and altitude attempt.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

My son is wanting to build a hybrid rocket. He has always liked the sound of a Rattworks motor but they don’t seem readily available nor do they offer a wide range of sizes. He is leaning towards a 54mm…   Read more»

http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/2617/28/“corrected an early main deployment issue for flights that exceed 10K AGL. If you fly below 10K AGL, the altimeter deploys the main at the correct preset AGL elevation. This code patch is a critical update for anyone planning on…   Read more»

These shots were taken on Saturday.

http://www.isotruss.org/index.htmIt seems to me that design could be adapted into a super light weight easy to setup launch tower/rail.Or you could make a super light weight rocket with a paper thin outer skin for streamlining only.Chris

What a great three day launch!I wanted to thank everyone who volunteered and spent some time on the range helping out so that everyone can enjoy. We were a bit short handed at times and could have used a few…   Read more»