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I’m happy to announce that the Featherweight Parrot altimeters are now certified by Tripoli for use for altitude competitions and record attempts!I just got the email from Tom Rouse last night.-Adrian

Watch this space for a contest announcement Tuesday for all of Colorado’s rocketry citizens. A nice prize involved too. :DD2

8) There has been a lot of talk lately about the Dyna-Wind tubing on forums both here and elsewhere. Here is some facts… I have a 3’X4″ tube of DW. It’s weight is 25.2 oz. The regular tube weighs 17oz…   Read more»

Well I know its been a bit of time since Oktoberfest but I had to share that When my Daughter Danielle did her JrL1 then she became the first and only girl JrL1 in the state and I think thats…   Read more»

I was on a site today where some guys were using pyrodex, I believe “P” powder for ejections. Worked pretty well. I remember when I was a kid in hunters safetyclass, the instructor lit some smokless powder on the table….   Read more»

I think this subject still runs with My L2 cert (just trying to improve my chances second time around) But Ill post it here. I really would like some feed back on this one.I got this kit for making e…   Read more»

Okay, new project… this rocket will be 2″ over ten feet, two 48″ sections and a 26″ nose cone, 5 inch diameter, all PR G-10. It will fly on L to N motors. Last time, I used 6-32 shear pins…   Read more»

Okay, next project… simplify the Avionics Bay. I have two 48″ pieces of 5″ PR G-10 tubes that will be joined in the middle with an Ebay, bottom end will have the booster–this time not so zipperless because I’ll be…   Read more»

http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/2147/28/Very nice, Adrian!

I wanted to extend a huge ATTABOY to both Warren and Jeremiah for a terrific job on the website. Jon S. did a great job when he was administering the website. Larry B. took it one step further.All that said,…   Read more»

This mybe a stupid question, But I have a gallon of good ol Home Depot fiberglass resin. Wouldnt that and a little fiberglass be better than plain Phenolic tubing. Hate to just let it sit around or throw it away….   Read more»

Good luck to any SSS contestants tomorrow! I think it would be great if some jr high kid went out and taught all us altitude geeks a lesson in economics and risk management.This could be a real tortoise and hare…   Read more»

8) Guys and gals, Due to the very poor weather in the mountains, and the thought of 600+ miles in rain and snow, I have called off my trip to the Launch. You guys know I don’t do this very…   Read more»

I have been playing around with GPS based rocketry components for a bit as well as the ideal flight computer.Here’s my first pass on the all inclusive.I wanted to find a very cheap way of receiving a rockets GPS position…   Read more»

This was brought up in another post section, but does anyone have a good rule of thumb for how long a 1/2″ tubular Kevlar harness should last? Granted, after each ground testing and/or flight, it should be inspected. But I’ve…   Read more»

What are zippers and what is zipperless ???Scott e

OK all… Before I SPAM everyone on the membership list, is there someone that can tow the trailer for this weekend’s launch?Ed

OK, fellas — I’m in over my head on something. I’ve never made (nor do I really want to learn how to make 😉 )a laid-up nosecone. I would, however, be willing to pay someone to make me one.If I…   Read more»

Ok, here’s the TENTATIVE schedule as discussed at the last meeting.This will be formalized or whatever you want to call it at the next meeting.2/9 2nd All Colorado Rocketry Dinner (People have asked, Ianswered. Details soon)4/20 Research (Season Opener)5/18 Commercial…   Read more»

Hey Tim, I was wondering if you could enlighten us all as to the status of the Dyna-wind tubing. I’m interested in trying it out in camparison to the glass reinforced tubes I’ve been making myself. And since I’ve been…   Read more»