Jeffrey Joe Hinton

Given the weather didn’t really cooperate for Oktoberfest’s Research day,I am trying to get an idea if there is enough interest among members to add a Research launch on Sunday, November 8th – weather pending, of course. Chime in here…   Read more»

As far as I know, most everything was recovered. Exceptions being Mike Shinn’s Cheyenne, James Russell’s Charlie and Rich Charlet’s Cirrus Dart version 2. But then Art Hoag found a naked fiberglassed rocket with an acme fincan, maybe a Firestorm…   Read more»

To the best of my ability I have tried to decipher the information on the flight cards and have posted the results. Grand totals for the weekend – 367 flights. If I have mis-spelt names, guessed wrong on motors used…   Read more»

Preliminary numbers indicate lots and lots of holes in the sky happened over the weekend. Friday was incredibly hampered by the weather, as was Sunday but what a difference a nice day makes. Saturday, I’m counting 367 flights – 230…   Read more»

NCR has been asked to participate at the National Radial Engine Exhibition Airshow in Akron, CO. on September 12, 2009. (http://www.nree.net) Volunteers are needed to help with a static display of some High Power Rockets and answer questions about the…   Read more»

ALPHABET CONTEST UPDATERegistration is closed. Fifteen flyers are in the soup, flying for bragging rights and a prize pot of three hundred dollars. Current standings are gleaned from NCR flight cards and the rusty cobwebs in my mind. If I…   Read more»

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Lost by someone and Found during MHM 09. Not enough painter’s tape to hold it in – can’t remember who told me they’d kicked it out but it was recovered somewhere to the north of the launch site. Contact me.

Four days – quick and clumsy data capture – Friday 145 flights. Saturday 148 flights Sunday 120 flights Monday 28 flights for a total of 441 flights of which 108 were Class Two. Big changes in the Alphabet Soup but…   Read more»

Is there interest in organizing for a Group Photo this year? Seems as if a scheduled time – say Saturday afternoon – while the sky is still bright and activity for the day might have already peaked – would help…   Read more»

Huge kudos to everyone that spent part of their Saturday with us in Ault for the Annual Business Meeting, Luncheon and Swap Meet. Meeting minutes will get posted eventually, hopefully shortly, but I’d be remiss in not thanking Warren and…   Read more»

Just passing this along:To all Ft. Collins area Northern Colorado Rocketry Members,I’ll be visiting the Ft Collins, CO area for the week of Christmas. Dec. 22 – 29. I would like to get together with anyone who is interested and…   Read more»

Like everyone needs another kool hobby. If you’re into RC aircraft or have never seen/been to a fly-in, this is the weekend to experience the thrill and wonder. 9 AM to 5 PM Sat and Sun with pyro effects added…   Read more»

‘Mythbusters’ to debut NASA-themed episode Wednesday, Aug. 27> The popular television science series “Mythbusters” is set to premiere> a NASA-themed episode that includes experiments conducted at the> Marshall Center. The episode — which seeks to bust myths espoused by> critics…   Read more»

Murdock found a 54mm case with an extended forward closure and the remains of a poorly affixed retention system on Saturday, July 19th. I’ll clean it up. Identify and claim. Thanks.

PML Tiny Pterodactyl. Turned in to the LCO table Saturday, July12. Brought home with me to further restrain it from feeding on Plovers. Let me know it yours and we’ll arrange a family re-union.

Huge thanks to Ed Dawson for spending his lunch hours today with me in Pierce and Greeley replacing the worn treads with new on our trailer. There’s even a new spare and new lug nuts to complete the upgrade. Club…   Read more»

Mile High Mayhem flight cards have been posted. Please look them over and make sure I’ve not mis-spelt your rocket name or goofed on the altitude reported, etc. Look thru the unknown LCO launches (pitiful penmanship or completely unmarked cards)…   Read more»

Found at the Atlas Site on March 1st – nice pair of prescription sunglasses in a hard case. Call me to arrange return. 303 449-9344 home 303 859-9728 cell.

For those interested, there’s a great opportunity tonight to see the ISS/Atlantis sparkle in the sky above. Just after six tonight (18:07) until about 18:13, the track is almost directly over Boulder. Details can be found at http://www.heavens-above.com Definately one…   Read more»