Dave Smith

you launched just after I did. The winds were pushing east further than I thought once I got out in that direction.I went 5k+ at the Feb launch with similar winds and wound up further left of the tre...

I have in possession several dvds from Joe that are from MHM of several years ago. That might work for the video portion. In my school, I run a rocketry program for 6-8 graders on twelve Fridays. We...

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 "m...

I have both types of foam, but is there an issue with adhesion to the cone wall?

thanks for the practical info Bear. But what's the reasoning behind the sinker vs. the BBs?

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" V2s ...

I'm hoping that the ground looks better this year than at MHM. Couple of those shots really looked liked lunar landscape. Great pictures and video though! Thanks for putting that together.

it is in the hood and I think that the fan is underperforming because of the grease issue.I sent out a general SOS to the parents in my class, and like always, most don't read the actual communication...

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 w...

I have ordered several times from pml and always found their service and responses to be top notch. Give them a call! Welcome and see ya' at Octoberfest!

where and win is Balls?

Warren, I have your 75 here in Longmont. I am home nearly everyday with this morning being the exception. You are welcomed to come by a grab it or, I will be heading by your place in the next week o...

It's Friday morning and I just got the smoker going for this Sunday; menu list includes smoked carnitas and grilled chicken fajitas. Thanks to those who pm-ed me on coming. For those who haven't, i...

It looks like next Sunday (6/10)seems the best. If we go a week later, then it is Father's Day. In light of people of having to work on Monday, come on over around three or so knowing that dinner ...

Perhaps Team Proton ought to have a Post Launch debriefing and a "where do we go from here?" BBQ at my house. Those who are interested can come on over for an afternoon of eating and discussing a re...