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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "Painting Tips" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Always a good idea to try a sample decal before applying clear coat on the bird and decal because I’ve had the decals react and the ink smeared. On the other hand. vinyl letteing has stuck very nicely. I’ve been… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "Lead Shot" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Wait a second… I like Kung Pao chicken. For weight, we have smelted down the tire weights used to balance/unbalance wheels easily acquired from lots of tire shops. A torch, tongs and a heavy glove makes for condensing weight into… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "New SSS/SSSS Thread" – 6 years, 7 months ago
If I’m not mistaken, the “wilke charge” moniker came about when JW was ground testing in his neighborhood and set off car alarms down the block. Any overly aggressive charge has since been so named as a term of endearment… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "Membership Questions" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Actually, I don’t have hard numbers on the membership roll other than to say NCR posts out launch announcements to over 200 members and friends. Our club membership varies almost as constantly as the weather and whether or not folks… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "Need help on launch lug sizing" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Sure hope the RSO is watching out for this one. Should be fine, at least in my understanding of what you’re doing. Lofting is easy, recovery isn’t. See you on the range.
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "Single Shot Sweepstakes 2006" – 6 years, 7 months ago
That’s not the way I understood it. I think the intent was for altimeters to be used for altitude verification and deployment. We are not allowed sonic or electronic tracking – it needs to be visually tracked (if possible) and/or… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "My rockets name (kinda sad eh)" – 6 years, 7 months ago
maybe call it “Lost for words” or “dumb struck lucky”
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton replied to the topic "TRA Bod approval??" – 6 years, 7 months ago
In addition to getting TRA BoD approval, please bring proof of such to the launch as NO ONE without a copy of the email from Pat G approving their flight attempts will be allowed to loft their altitude shot.
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "NCR March 30th Atlas Site" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and friends, NCR has a GO for launch Saturday, March 30th only, at the Atlas Site. The Ranger says NCR can proceed with the March 30th launch as planned but, as usual, that is subject to change. The prairie remains… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "NO GO SAT 3/9 ATLAS" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and Friends, Our planned Saturday March 9th Atlas launch has been scrubbed. High winds and the predicted cloud cover equals a common sense approach to winter rules on the Front Range – Mother Nature wins again. Apologies for the… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "NO GO Sat. 3/2/19" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and Friends, STOP – NO GO for launch on Saturday, March 2nd. I spoke at length with the Ranger this afternoon. We have been instructed to CANCEL our scheduled launch for this weekend. The crispy vegetation and extremely dry soil… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "Extra Atlas Site Launch" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and Friends, We are GO FOR LAUNCH on Saturday, February 9th at the ATLAS SITE. The current weather forecast, subject to change, predicts winter temps but favorable, light wind conditions for flying. Range and waiver are expected to be ready for operation starting at 9… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "Happy New Year!" – 6 years, 7 months ago
HAPPY NEW LAUNCH YEAR!!!! Resolve to launch more rockets in 2019, beginning on January 5th. We are GO FOR LAUNCH on Saturday, January 5th at the ATLAS SITE. The current weather forecast calls for clear and cold conditions for flying, starting at 10 AM and lasting until 3 PM or… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "Meeting News" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and Friends, Please mark your calendars for these upcoming very important dates in 2019. Saturday, January 5th, 10 AM – NCR Launch at the Atlas Site, weather pending. For those of you driving a long ways to our launch, I’d recommend… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "NO GO Sat. Dec 1" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Our planned Saturday Dec 1 Atlas launch has been scrubbed. High winds and the predicted cloud cover equals a common sense approach to winter rules on the Front Range – Mother Nature wins again. Apologies for the late decision making… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "Dec.1 Atlas Site" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Apologies for the late notice: There is a scheduled Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Sat, 12/1 at the Atlas launch site. With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee National Grassland, We are GO for Launch, subject… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "NCR Nov Launch 2018" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and Friends, There is a scheduled/approved Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Saturday November 3rd at the North launch site. With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee NG, the PNG Ranger has… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "NCR Sept. Launch" – 6 years, 7 months ago
If you aren’t going to AIRFEST, Please consider joining us this coming Labor Day weekend – Saturday and Sunday – September 1-2 at the North (Main) launch site. NO Launch on Labor Day – Monday, September 3rd. With no fire… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "August 2018 Launch" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Members and Friends, SATURDAY ONLY. There are some complications with our logistics. We are GO for SATURDAY ONLY. The Ranger says they have no reason to doubt we may proceed with the rocket launch as planned, following normal precautions. Given… Read more»
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Jeffrey Joe Hinton posted a new topic "Heads Up -High Skies" – 6 years, 7 months ago
This is just a heads-up from Jon Halverson, the Recreation Special Uses Administrator with the Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Pawnee National Grassland Canyon Lakes Ranger District-Pawnee NG Zone Today we implemented fire restrictions on the Canyon Lakes… Read more»
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