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😀 I got an order from Aero and some H699, H999, J1299, and J1999 were sent in the order. I am off to Hellfire this weekend, but I will be at Hartsel next weekend if anyone wants to try one…   Read more»

I’ll be the first to admit that getting a perfectly seamless composite weave finish has so far eluded me. At LDRS I looked at some CF rockets that betrayed not a thread of overlap. Sort of like looking at the…   Read more»

Anyone out there have an AT 75mm 5120 or 6400 case? Need it potentially for an L3 attempt at Hartsel 7/22.Thanks,John S

I am fuming. For 2 months I have tried to get a replacement for a bad board–the serial/usb conversion I was sent from aerocon had the header flipped and despite promises to replace g-wiz has not delivered. Anyone have a…   Read more»

Does anyone know a good, close source for lead shot to weight a nose cone? United Nuclear sells it, but not goin’ there now. 🙂 This is for an L3 rocket, and I need to dump some in the nose…   Read more»

Hey guys, I’m looking for some flat kevelar for my new bird. I need about 3/8 to 5/8 inches wide by 4 to 5 feet long. If you guys have any scraps I’ll be happy to buy it from you….   Read more»

What is the best to use for ‘wadding’ in a EZI-65 4″ rocket?

Does anyone have any inside information on when Aerotech will resume production of their HYBRID motors?I have emailed them several times and got responses promising everything from Xmas 2005 to later in 2006.

I have quite a fleet of nice birds, and I know that I won’t get around to flying all of them again. That said, I know part of the joy is building these things… I’m curious if fully built rockets…   Read more»

So I’m looking for advice here.Just about to paint a new bird and I really want to get a smooth and deep gloss finish. The kind you can see your reflection in.I’ve done 2 primer coats and wet sanded each.Going…   Read more»

Was curious if anyone here had ever ordered anything from Pratt Hobbies?www.pratthobbies.comThanks!

Im looking for an L2 member that would not mind looking over my L3 packet and rocket as I go along as well as my L3cc member James R. I will also need a Witness at the flight with James…   Read more»

HelloI have been looking all over the place and have been unable to find the exact altitude of your launch site.Could someone help me out? Also if anyone knows the average atmospheric pressure that would be very helpful.Thank youCJ Jones

These threads were getting a bit long in the tooth. Some issues came up to discussion so I thought I’d consolidate it all and repost the SSS/SSSS rules:RULES FOR SINGLE SHOT SWEEPSTAKES and SUPER SINGLE SHOT SWEEPSTAKES – 2006SINGLE SHOT…   Read more»

I put an Aero Tech G80-7T in my rocket today. Installed the copperhead supplied. Hit my ignition button. It smoked lightly like it was readyto ignite. Then “POP”. The propellant blew out the bottom. Broken plasticshredded the bottom of my…   Read more»

Bummer re the burnban and suspension of activities at both NCR sites. A reminder that Hartsel is not yet affected–we have a commercial launch scheduled 7/22 (all fliers welcome, but no BP) and another EX 8/26. If there were sufficient…   Read more»

Since I’m moving to Iowa and wont be doing much in the way of High power for a while I’m offering for sale my pro 38 motor can and my 29mm motor can for the firesale price of $25 for…   Read more»

Help, my budget run dry. I need a 98mm casing for LDRS (2b used with a research load) in 40 to 48 inch range. This is a booster motor and will be used as a complex N 2 stage shot…   Read more»

While I have some for model rockets, I don’ t have anything for high power rockets, specifically for a 5″ diameter tube and three fins. I know I can make one, but does anyone have any handy hints that might…   Read more»

Guys this Ex launch was great! I think we had about 15 flights on sunday. Art Hoag had a amazing flight on his bamf with a Ap whimpy N motor. (If anyone wants to clarify exactly what size it was…   Read more»