John A. Wilke

This is one complicated landing…. This probe was launched today. In early August, we’ll see if the sequence below works. Sure hope so!!!https://news.slac.stanford.edu/video/new-nasa-animation-shows-curiosity-rover-landing-mars

Greetings -Like Warren, I plan to sell a ton ‘o stuff at the annual meeting. I didn’t fly a single rocket this year, and I’m not planning on doing a lot of flying going forward.I’ll compile a list soon, but…   Read more»

Guys, next week I’ll be bringing in ALL the Performance Rocketry stuff that I have left. Basically, this would be some cones and couplers and some tubes. Kits have all been sold (Thanks!).As I round up some odds and ends,…   Read more»

Is the annual meeting on 1/7/12? I see there is a “?” on the launch schedule — and it says “1/7/10?” anyway…

Many guys have gotten their L3 on Intimidator 4’s (98mm airframe, 75mm motor tube). The kit is normally $239. In an effort to clean out my garage 🙂 I am marking them down to $199.I only have TWO of these,…   Read more»

Derek Deville’s BALLS shot to 121K.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvDqoxMUroA&feature=player_detailpage

Guys, does anyone have a standard-length (6″) piece of 54mm Performance Rocketry coupler? I am oversold by one piece… and I’m headed out on a long trip soon. If you have a spare, I’d make it very right with you!

While it surely isn’t enough and it must keep doin’ what it is doin’, we do have a nice rain happening in Windsor…… I stood in the garage watching it for 30 minutes. It seems like forever since it has…   Read more»

Good thing we weren’t out there yesterday… http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=191171SO very dry!

Guys, I have a gently-used Sierra II E-Z UP for sale… It has a case with wheels, is in great shape… IIRC it is BLUE. Asking $70.We find that we are using our camper a lot more when we are…   Read more»

I see we are scheduled for April 2 (regular launch) and April 3 (research launch). Is that still the case? Gosh, I may have been asleep during that part of the meeting?We got a nice rain in Windsor last night….   Read more»

Guys, I’ve bagged my very last few KestreL kits. Due to travels and schedules and the intricacies of the kit, I don’t think I’ll go back into production.I will put a note on Rocketry Planet in a few days announcing…   Read more»

While I understand what you’re saying, I am bummed to hear the news. Having bought 4 PR kits from you already and loving every one of them I expect to look for more in the future. Maybe someone else local…   Read more»

I am getting ready to send a shipment to New Zealand and the client is wanting an Aerotech compatible 29/180 casing + closures… if anyone has one they want to sell, let me know… Hopefully we can catch up this…   Read more»

I’ve been contacted by a third party who wants to sell a bunch ‘o motors. I will have them with me on Saturday. His prices are very good! Here is a partial list of what he has available:3 ea. G64s…   Read more»

Altitude geeks may remember the Aerotech G55, which was a 24mm single-use motor. It was my distinct understanding that this motor was no longer certified. A friend of mine offered me some, and I told him about the fact that…   Read more»

Guys, I am probably NOT going to re-stock Madcow cardboard kits because there are just too many to stock and it is no secret that the club is moving towards glass and carbon. That said, Madcow has some wonderful kits…   Read more»

Long, but interesting. Seemed like the first and last 7-8 minutes were the best…http://www.oshkosh365.org/ok365_DiscussionBoardTopic.aspx?id=1235&boardid=147&forumid=175&topicid=5900