Dave Smith

For anyone who can watch this during work, Nasa.gov is doing a live stream of today’s near earth flyby. The broadcast begins at 2ET (noon for us). Maybe that’s when lunch break starts?I got the “magic screen” set up in…   Read more»

I picked up two V2 rockets constructed by “Dave” at the swap meet. Apparently, there are a heck of a lot of “Daves” and I couldn’t say which Dave I got these for free from.Both the 3″ and the 4″…   Read more»

Not really rocketry related, but my class desperately needs a “cheap, discounted, or donated” HVAC/Electrical kind of guy who can get our kitchen exhaust fan back into working order.It isn’t drawing well enough to keep the fire alarms silent. My…   Read more»

My son Tyler is just finishing up some sort of kit that is a Double D motor construction.What kind of wiring will he need to ignite the two motors on the pad?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/16/shuttle-launch-nasa-video-high-definition_n_1355014.html?ref=sciencewow! This video of a shuttle launch is spectacular. From busting mach to the splash down. Turn up the sound

ok guys,I just am not finding a way into working much with open rocket. I follow what rules and suggestions that I have found, and I still can’t quite seem to successfully import motor files. In fact, it doesn’t feel…   Read more»

I teach rocketry to 25 middle schoolers at my school. This will be our third year of rocketry and I am looking for suitable mid-powered rockets for team building exercises. Of the 25 students, six students are up to the…   Read more»

Incredible videos from this year. Space is really cool!http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/31/space-time-lapses-2011_n_1176832.html#s581185&title=Geminid_Meteor_Shower

What can you guys tell me about places to watch the Perseids this August 12/13?http://www.space.com/8895-excellent-perseid-meteor-shower-expected-aug-11-13.htmlThere will be no moon to interfere with a darksky site. What are the rules on my family wandering out to the North site?thanks,

I am hoping to find someone who has too many dcs. I would like to think that my L2 Cert flight will happen soon, but my confidence is directly related to the security of retrieval. My budget does not allow…   Read more»

how well does it work to mix 1 part wood glue with two parts water to make a sandable, glass-like finish for those of us who want pretty birds?I have been using sanding sealer and am tired of the issue…   Read more»

I have been teaching rocketry at my school (Mt. Phoenix Community School) in Golden for two years now. I am in the process of applying for a Cannon Grant through the NAR. Because our participants have doubled this year (flights…   Read more»

Friday the sixth is the live stream of an Atlas 5 launch. Launch is scheduled for 12:14 mountain time.http://www.ulalaunch.com/site/pages/Launch.shtml#/17/this is the stuff I grew up on; 20 miles downrange.

Ok,I am looking at contests that are within my skill set. I know I am jumping into the the abc contest, but am interested in the G80 Roadrunner as well.I am not sure what ” NO Electronic tracking, either radio…   Read more»

I am needing some advice from club members that might help me move in the right direction. I have my Level 1 cert and am ready for a Level II perhaps at MHM. I have flight-ready the PML Ariel(Project: “Forgiveness”)…   Read more»

I teach elementary school in Coal Creek Canyon at Mt. Phoenix Community School. For the second half of this past year 18 children built two rocket kits and painted them. I found a place in Arvada and had a fantastic…   Read more»

I am teaching at an elementary Charter School in Golden. We are gearing up for our first “launch picnic” in May. Estes and Quest up to E engines are the norm. Do you have any suggestions to public parks that…   Read more»