Greg Rapp

All,A friend wants to bring a couple of Cub Scout dens (3rd graders) to Oktoberfest. I was going to be their “guide” but sadly I have a Boy Scout conflict that day so won’t be able to attend. They are…   Read more»

Hey, I just noticed there is now a link to a Google calendar on the front page of the site – awesome idea! To whomever is the owner, can you open up the privileges so I can add it to…   Read more»

I’m hoping someone can elaborate on Joe’s email today about access to Pawnee. In his email Joe said,”Furthermore, she has reiterated her position that until a signed permit for our activities is in place, ALL launches are off, at least…   Read more»

just had to share this with you guys – think you can appreciate the skill this guy has. enjoy!http://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/park.htm

Hey, I recall a while back some folks where doing LPR launches in Longmont, at the field out East of Sandstone Ranch. I’ve got a Cub Scout Pack that needs launch space – can somebody let me know what I…   Read more»

Not sure which forum this should go it; apologies if it’s in the wrong place!I want to get my L2 now that I tested my Firestorm 54 on an I and it didn’t crash. I know I need to take…   Read more»

I’m getting my Giant Leap Firestorm 54 ready for an L2 cert flight at Oktoberfest. I’m planning on flying it as a dual deploy. The bird is built, I’ve got the altimeter (Perfectflite miniAlt/WD) and I’ve test fit it into…   Read more»

All,I know some clubs have monthly meetings which are really just build nights (and an excuse to drink beer). I would love to see our club do this – as a relative newbie (still!) I would enjoy the opportunity to…   Read more»

That’s a dr. suess reference for those of you who’s kids weren’t 4-5 years old in the recent past!And actually, I lost mine over the weekend – my spiffy NCR hat with the flames on it! Not at the launch,…   Read more»

sorry if this isn’t the right forum for this … seems like this forum gets the most traffic.i’ve got a friend who wants to build his own telescope; he wants fiberglass for the tube and is looking for sources of…   Read more»

gentlemen,yesterday i flew my altimeter for the first time. sweet! interestingly, it seems to suggest the delay charge on the i357T-M, flying a phobos, was way to short – the rocket was clearly still on the way up, and if…   Read more»

Guys and Gals,When I first started this hobby I wasn’t too particular about finishing my rockets – in fact, the less finishing required, the better! I avoided wood fins like the plague – hard to attach, had to be painted…   Read more»

Per subject, I was wanting to take my family to the Atlas site for fathers day to launch some little stuff. Somebody in the club said this was ok, but I figured it would be good to confirm … and…   Read more»

Everybody,Of course, now that I’ve got my L1, I want to buy a bigger faster rocket. Never mind I’ve only flown my Phobos twice! So I really like the Giant Leap Firestorm 54, which Tim says he can get me…   Read more»

Folks,I currently use the simple Estes one-at-a-time controllers for my non-club launches. I would like to build something bigger, that would allow hooking up 6 rockets at once, and also allow for drag races. This would just be for low-powered…   Read more»

Folks,Some of you know me, I’ve been to a couple of launches and gave my first HP rocket it’s inagural flight last November. Now I’m ready to try for my L1 cert. I just signed up with NAR; what else…   Read more»