Dave Smith

I bet I can get my son Tyler to help out. He can certainly bring some of his Estes for display and is always excited to talk rockets. I have some L1-L2s as well for show.and who wouldn't like a "rea...

I was thinking that this was a past contest. But it is appearing with the 2011 menu showing.I do have one ready for the supershot single (J350) which might be just as fun but I am wondering about the...

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, e...

Thanks to everyone who has chimed in!I am thinking that the perfectflite might be the best beginner's kit for me. Whether I can get things ready for MHM might be a long shot. Given my initial close e...

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...

I wouldn't consider myself an engineer, but I like to day dream. for the valve: how about a round ball resting against the bottom of the boiler tank as it sits on the pad. It would have to melt/flas...

What a great video!question: when do you remove the tape? you also mentioned that thinning epoxy was "controversial". What are some of the pros and cons to that?

wow, this is an interesting thread! I have my L1 cert in my pocket and continue to feel a little gun shy on the L2.What would really help me out is to find a willing experienced flyer who can let me...

thanks for the support. I will certainly ask questions when I run out of solutions, this club is great and everyone is always so helpful! Dave

I am very thankful with no complaints.While I had been sitting with three new builds, (including a L2 cert) anticipating the Octoberfest, three days before the scheduled launch I had emergency surgery...

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 an...

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 ...