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I can get back to working on Rockets again! Pine Wood Derby, besides the District race is done. Pleased to announce, in our intense effort to be competative this year, nailed first in 3 out 3 classes entered 8) (there…   Read more»

Great news Tim on your new line of motors. Now I can relieve my wallet of money for reloads at one place. I love one stop shopping!

8) I have been able to get my hands on a limited number of Pro 98 M520, M795, and for those with Way-vos EL Grando, the N1100. These loads are not certified yet, but may be flown as Demos or…   Read more»

Good News. We are starting a weekend rotation shift. I will “PROBABLY”only work weekends every third month. Work weekends fora month then off two months.Every time in the past somthing like this has fell on its face. I willenjoy it…   Read more»

Anyone doing anything special for the lunar eclipse thurs?

I have a question for the gurus on here.I have the PML Black Brant Vb and Sumo that both currently use pistons. I want to play around with some electronics to get use to them and was wondering if I…   Read more»

Well, for an update I am currently still waiting on the ATFE for my permit. It was thought it should have come by the end of last week but as I was informed there were large back logs holding things…   Read more»

After putting off my HPR certs for a few months now, I’m about ready to put my Thunderbolt 38 kit together and go for it. I’ll be able to make the March launch, if the weather cooperates.The Thunderbolt sims o.k….   Read more»

For those interested, there’s a great opportunity tonight to see the ISS/Atlantis sparkle in the sky above. Just after six tonight (18:07) until about 18:13, the track is almost directly over Boulder. Details can be found at http://www.heavens-above.com Definately one…   Read more»

As a total surprise, yesterday I received a plaque saying “Most Unique Rocket” for the rocket “Captain Electric’s Saturn Screamer” which my dad and I flew with limited success during Oktoberfest.I’m not sure who arranged this or how, but thanks…   Read more»

Just need to finish arrowhead on the nose cone.The video is from a digital camera. Not great color. But the ideacomes across.http://media.putfile.com/PawneeArroworwww.putfile.com/mshinn2001

What was the verdict for the SSS and SSSS for ’08? Specifically, I have the following questions:- which motor was decided upon for SSSS?- I understand SSS is going to be done on the Road Runner G80, with the kitty…   Read more»

So whats the maximum number of stages launched?????I bought this Nomad (Flis Kit) Built and Launched it in september with the Cub Scouts. I lost the second stage, just like the Comanche I flew at the november launch.I went down…   Read more»

I’m in lakewood and was wondering if there are local hobby shops that carry tubes, couplers, centering rings and bulkheads? if so, which brands do they carry?I went into the Colpar Hobbies in lakewood over the weekend and they only…   Read more»

After 4 decent flights on just the central 38mm motor, Excess In Moderation is being called up to fly like it was made to.http://www.putfile.com/pic/4643408It is a 4.5lb LOC Fantom EXL with 6 additional 24mm mounts. Note I said 24. That’s…   Read more»

Just about done with my ‘New’ (I and Below) motorstand for static testing. Used one close to this on anematch test a month ago.Added an aluminium base. Will be addingangle stableizers and I’ll me done.This is a vise mounted version….   Read more»

SODoes any one know the fate of the Ellis Mountain ordanization, since Bob Ellis past away? Are they going to continue? I dont want this to sound bad and insensative, however, I had a rocket in mind for Octoberfest, starting…   Read more»

OK, I’ll split this thread off the other one. For my current project, I have an ebay has an area of ~13.2 cubic inches. I am going to use a single static port.Potential issues – High velocity, may even mach…   Read more»

As many of you know I am a fan of cluster rockets and would like to begin designing a D-cluster rocket for the contest that was proposed at the annual meeting. If I remember right the rules were simple: Highest…   Read more»

Being unable to continue my monthly asymptotic progression through the HP cert process because the available waiver limitations, I plan on flying my L3 cert rocket Slipstick III on Saturday Feb 2 with a K560W just for fun. It should…   Read more»