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That is how many pictures I pulled off my flash cards yesterday. With the deleting I did in the field that means I took over 5K pictures between both cameras on Friday-Sunday.To put that in perspective, lets say 6 hours…   Read more»

As a lot of you know Bdale had lost his L3 rocket Saturday even when people saw it drop over the horizon, Ray had even got some pictures of it as it looked like it landed. bellow is a google…   Read more»

Lost: 24mm carbon rocket with a 9″ yellow-green fluorescent chute. Altimeter probably recorded new Tripoli G record. The flight was nearly vertical, probably around 9000 feet, and the wind was around 7 mph from going from the SE to the…   Read more»

Missing: one Estes Wacky Wiggler. Should be south east of the estes pads. Pink nose and fins, metallic green tube sections.Thanks!Ken

They are a little dark.Click on ‘slideshow’ for a quicker view.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

A Great Day For A Launch.http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/

I’ll be hosting a tutorial to help demystify hybrids on Friday and Saturday. It will include going through the assembly of a Skyripper Systems motor. Feel free to drop by and ask questions!Edward

Do we have any tentative dates for those events? I tend to book my weekends for photography over a year in advance and wanted to know what weekends to black out.Edward

Kinda reviving an old question here, but can someone update me on the status of hardware for these guys? I need to get a few new 54mm cases, and I’m not sure what to buy. I’d like to be able…   Read more»

Hey All,Anyone who wants to fly Skyripper Systems hybrids, 38mm & 54mm, I have a set of loaner hardware as well as fuel grains. The 54mm reloads are $20 each and the 38mm are $15 each. Let me know beforehand…   Read more»

I tried an ejection charge to day (3 gram charge in a 5″ rocket) :?I expected a a big bang and flying nose cones!!!! :?It didnt budge!!! :?Sounded like a cap gun. :?That online charge calculator aint worth a cr@#%&…   Read more»

Like everyone needs another kool hobby. If you’re into RC aircraft or have never seen/been to a fly-in, this is the weekend to experience the thrill and wonder. 9 AM to 5 PM Sat and Sun with pyro effects added…   Read more»

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know I’d be coming up Friday afternoon and hanging out until Sunday evening. I’m excited to see the group again and meet some new people.I was wondering if anyone had any specific…   Read more»

Hello,I’m looking for the following for a Motor Demo Sunday. I’ll list the requirements below:- Very little to no previous hybrid motor experiece, but willingness to follow a set of instructions to assemble the motor.Rocket Requirements:- 54mm motor mount x…   Read more»

So this is a great big thank you to all who helped me out by buying my rocket stuff to help me get into my new hobby powered paragliding. Because lots of people pitched in and bought stuff I was…   Read more»

I am looking for an ARTS in good working condition, would be willing to trade motors for it.contact me on my email jamesr2 at gmail dot com

Anyone going to make it to Balls this year. I see John is off to Australia.Tony

Just wanted to get an idea of what everyone will be flying at OF. I have a couple birds that I want to fly including my L3 Attempt.Jason C

In past years, I’ve either said “screw the gas prices” and driven up each day, or only come up for a single day and kicked myself for what I missed.My son and I would like to bring up our popup…   Read more»

Hi All,Apologies if this is covered elsewhere on the Forum, I did look but didn’t see anything. I am wondering if it is acceptable to use the North site for casual weekend launches not sponsored by the club? The hobby…   Read more»