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I was at the Event Horizon launch in Oct. 06. I have the DVD.But I did not know this was on the internet.Pretty Coolhttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1828082600896083728

I’ve been working for some time on a fully programmable data acquisition and telemetry downlink package that will eventually contain full flight controls for complex rockets. After much fiddling about and research, I’ve finally settled on the gumstix SBC -…   Read more»

I am looking for a copy of the final issue of High Power Rocketry Magazine. It is Vol. 36, No. 3 of May 2005. It featured coverage of Colorado’s Mile High Mayhem events. It was smaller in size compared to…   Read more»

I stopped myself from adding this to an ongoing thread elsewhere, and decided this might be a good topic unto itself. I recently bought a PR G3 kit, and it has all that usually comes with them, all G10. I…   Read more»

Did my PET2 timer bench test today at work.H180W (RMS)Timer set on ‘Break Wire’ test .Went great. Our metel work bench (8′ long) with vise andabout 100lbs of transmission parts went rolling. One of ourguys put his foot under the…   Read more»

Curious as to how large of launch towers we have access to. I would have no issues building one but if they exist already………Whats the largest rockets that can be flown from them.

What size rail buttons should be used for a 10-12 lb Rocket thats 9 or 10ft. tall? What sizes can the club accommidate?scotte

The topic here is to how to cut G10 tubing square and clean. I am in need of a short piece of 3″ Airframe (for part of my avionics bay) and a short piece of coupler (for the boost section…   Read more»

Im thinking of a single deployment.The first stage booster for the Qauntum Leap is virtually ready to go.It was originally designed with moter ejection (of coarse since the sustainer used the duel deploy).Literally all I have to do, is attach…   Read more»

I was down at the Museum yesterday for the Titanic exibit.I stopped in and saw the Event Horizon. Very nice Art. Big too. 8)Scotte

Hey Tim (or whoever else knows), I’m getting low on my west systems and was thinking of trying aeropoxy this next time around. I was wondering if aeropoxy has pumps like the West for getting proper ratios and also if…   Read more»

I’m surprised no one has posted anything already…but have you seen Art in Extreme Rocketry?Yes it’s true – if you look at issue 68 on page 9, there is a picture of a kid sitting on a toilet reading a…   Read more»

Any body have any experiance testing altimeters? The instructions says use a tube on the baro senser and draw a vacume. Joe told me some in the club, have some neet ways of testing them. ??? Food saver? Scott e

Just about ready for paint.Pawnee Arrow. 8’6″. Will be ready for MHM 2008www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7304281Loc Magnum W/Electronic Bay, Anti Zipper Design And Timer CompartmentHave timer for air start. Altimeter for duel deploy. Probablylaunch with a J350 and air start two H180s.Maiden launch…   Read more»

😀 Essence’s Model Rocketry Reviews (EMRR) 2008 rocketry calendar is now available for ordering. This calender includes several photos I took in 2007 at several NCR events and LDRS in Las Vegas, including photos of some of NCR’s own members’…   Read more»

AdrianI was just curious. You dont do all the assembling of those parrots yourself do you? I know you can get boards mass produced fairly easily.but is there some one who puts those together, in numbers for you?Hows that work?Scott…   Read more»

I bought a transmission unit with an 8 watt amplifier. Supose to transmit Gps signals to an APRS. Supose to have a range of umpteen hundreds of miles in the air. The guy there recomended I get one on the…   Read more»

Joe or any officer of NCR,It was mentioned before about Proxy Voting for the annual meeting, what is the proper method for declaring the proxy voter? Thanks.Doug

‘A Christmas Story’ Contest________________________________________In honor of the favorite Christmas movie of all-time, it is time for my first contest. ‘A Christmas Story’ movie quiz. The winner will receive a $50 motor credit with Tim of Giant Leap Rocketry for selection…   Read more»

Does any body here go to the low and mid power launch in Denver (Bear Creek Lake Park) I was thinking of taking my “G” moters and seeing if I could get a parachute to open. 🙂