Brad Morse

Guys, has anyone heard anything about the BALLS 2008 dates? I know we all belong to a zillion different lists, but if/when the 2008 dates are nailed down, please post here? I haven’t heard a thing yet.I’m there. I love…   Read more»

The Space Shuttle is doing a rare over-the-continental-USA return today. Those near the flight path should be able to discern a point of bright light and/or a contrail.If the landing occurs on orbit 238, then I get to watch it…   Read more»

I love the new pix home page of this site. I’ve probably witnessed 10,000 HPR boosts, and I can say with all honesty that the Saturn V was surely a top 5 in my book. The pictures get me all…   Read more»

Guys, there are several sets of RATT K240 hardware in the club. I *might* need an injector — does anyone have the hardware they can bring? Many thanks in advance-JW

Just wondering if there will be nitrous at Oktoberfest? I’d like to fly the Ratt K240…

Does anyone have the AMW 7600NS hardware? I’d be interested in renting it for a boost.Thanks,John Wilke

Well, THAT was interesting! Friday was a total, wretched, horrid blowout. Sustained 30mph winds blowing really nasty playa dust everywhere. The dust was… pervasive. Ugh.Saturday – I was first off the pad @ BALLS (3rd time in 4 years!) with…   Read more»

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20869407Let me start by saying that I totally concur with this guy’s position… And I have made this point around an NCR campfire many times before. I exclude the lunar missions from this discussion, as that was a wonderful achievement…   Read more»

Guys, I might have a spare room reserved for BALLS. Before I let it go, I wanted to see if anyone needed a room. The reservation is at Bruno’s (the only hotel w/in 100 miles of the launch site).Let me…   Read more»

So, does anyone remember these contests Every year we all slap ourselves on the back at the annual meeting telling each other how we are going to do this-or-that, and every year there are no flights until November (ish)….   Read more»

Mindful of the upcoming launch, I’m going to warm over an earlier post..I lost a small 24mm white rocket at the 7/21 launch. It went *straight* up and I lost transmission about a minute later, indicating a probable core sample.The…   Read more»

Guys, I lost a small 24mm white rocket at the 7/21 launch. It went *straight* up and I lost transmission about a minute later, indicating a probable core sample.The rocket is very special to me as it was my TRA…   Read more»

OK, Geeks – I’ll toss this one out to the collective knowing someone has a brilliant solution (I hope).I’m building a 98mm, minimum diameter project. There is enough glass going tip to tip on the fins of this bird that…   Read more»

Guys, I just had my first experience with AeroPoxy. This material supposedly does better w/ heat vs. regular epoxies. For what it is worth, it is a lot like West Systems from a viscosity standpoint.My question is with their filler…   Read more»

Some of you may have seen the prototype altimeter that Jim Amos had at MHM. I took the liberty of cut and pasting his features and benefits from another forum. See below:+++40K capable.4X accuracy over the old RRC2 (with new…   Read more»

I know there are some fans of the Rocket Rage chutes out there. I need to buy a chute… I’d like to use the same chute in both a 3″ and 4″ project.Depending on hardware, the 3″ will have a…   Read more»

I have an EZ-UP that is in very good condition that I’d like to sell. IIRC the frame is essentially perfect, and other than some Black Rock Playa dust, it is quite clean. THe canopy is green, and I have…   Read more»

Does anyone up north have a 38/1080 case? I noticed tonight that mine is heavily damaged on one end :-OIf I could borrow it, I’d probably fly it on Friday and have it all cleaned and spiffed up by Friday…   Read more»

Does anyone have a chute capable of handling a 100# project? If so, would you consider renting for an epic blast? if damaged, of course we’d repair or replace.JW

Another NCR member and I are getting ready to start on a boosted dart project. We are considering either a 75mm or 98mm diameter booster in combination with either a 29mm or 38mm dart. Does anyone have any printed or…   Read more»