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Is there an NCR membership list that can be given to other members? I always needing to contact folks from time to time.I’m terrible with remembering names, and most of the time I am barely able to get the first…   Read more»

I have an AT F40-4 reload motor (used with the 29/40-120 case), unopened packaging. The Hobbylinc price is $13.75 (7.75+6 S/H). Anyone interested in buying it for $7.50 or swapping for something else?I can deliver to Mile High Mayhem on…   Read more»

Anyone else see the story on the Hybrid thermal sensor? Its on Rocketry Planet.It supposedly lets a flyer know when the nitrous tank is full and begins to vent by flashing an LED. This seem like a super cool way…   Read more»

Saw this on the 9news website//www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=89692Ken.

Last year a liner got stuck in my 38mm case.I since got it out and had purchased 3′ of 38mmliner.I need to cut a 11.5″ piece.What is the best tool to use to cut the liner?1. Razor Blade2. Pipe cutter3….   Read more»

Is RC equipment allowed at the launch site? Was thinking of using RC for a backup deployment just in case. Of course the rockets may be out of range anyways to use this.I just dont want to cause any interferance…   Read more»

Everyone,As mentioned on another thread Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys which the movie October Sky was based on, will be speaking on April 17th at the Stadium Club on the CU campus, with a buffet dinner and book signing.http://www.boulder.lib.co.us/onebookoneboulder/I…   Read more»

OkSo I ordered my astro coller. Wait till my wife sees the bill on her Amizon account! Mike said that there are 2 or 3 recievers in the club that could be used. I will probly buy a second coller,…   Read more»

thanks again to the several club members who helped with loans of masking tape, plastic pop rivets and longer bolts for my rail buttons, as well as all the moral support after having not flown rockets for so long. I…   Read more»

Shear pin question: can anyone provide the raw math on the relative strength of using 4 ea. #4 screws vs. 3 ea. #6 nylon screws? I’m nearing the moment when I drill for shear pins on my 75mm M rocket….   Read more»

We found the remains of this rocket ESE of the windmill just beyond the first fence on 4/05/2008. There was no nose or parachute, and no fins. it appears to contain a spent G55. The altimeter is an Adept ALTS1-50…   Read more»

http://www.weatherimages.org/data/imag192.htmlI flew into the jet stream once. This will *NOT* happen again! It was dead calm on the ground. I got to 27K MSL and my rocket landed six miles away – after a perfect dual deploy. The main did…   Read more»

Should I fiberglass the fins tip to tip on the 2.5X Big Daddy or just fiberglass the fillets? It has 3/8″ birch ply fins. They’re big but this won’t be a speed demon in flight. I also don’t want to…   Read more»

I’m putting the finishing touches on my 2.5X Big Daddy. It will weight in at about 20lbs to 24lbs when on the rail. It will fly on a single J, K and with two air started I’s or J’s on…   Read more»

I was at the Longmont Library today and saw that Homer Hickman’s book Rocket Boys is the book for the “One Book, One Boulder County” program. They’re having a CU Rocket Day on April 12 and Homer Hickman is coming…   Read more»

I have 10-20 boys/parents/leaders planning on attending the Mile High Mayhem event. The boys will hopefully bring some rockets and be working on their Space Exploration Merit Badge. We have gone over rocket safety with them and rules of heads…   Read more»

How could you NOT read an article with the headline “Falling rocket chunk almost hits outdoor toilet”??http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23809126

Did anyone get video of Justin or Scotty’s L3 flights at Oktoberfest 2007? I’m looking for some footage to include in my 2007 “Year in Review” DVD.

Hi All,Just dropping a message here That I have a LARGE variety of research Chemicals (Liquids, and solids/powders) Paper tube sets, Along with some MANY other items I must part with. No I’m not leaving the hobby, but due to…   Read more»

Hi All,Just dropping a message here That I have a LARGE variety of research Chemicals (Liquids, and solids/powders) Paper tube sets, Along with some MANY other items I must part with. No I’m not leaving the hobby, but due to…   Read more»