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quest motor order 7 messages
I need to order some Quest composite C and D motors. Chris can do it for a discount but Can we get a $400+ order? I am going to order them from Belleville Hobby. They could take three weeks to arrive.
I need to order some Quest composite C and D motors. Chris can do it for a discount but Can we get a $400+ order? I am going to order them from Belleville Hobby. They could take three weeks to arrive.
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By Gary Slater
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Ejection testing questions 22 messages
I’m testing ejection charges for a 38mm Wildman intimidator dual deploy today. I built this to fly on 29mm hobbyline reloads behind the house. My drogue compartment is 1.5” x14” containing a streamer
I’m testing ejection charges for a 38mm Wildman intimidator dual deploy today. I built this to fly on 29mm hobbyline reloads behind the house. My drogue compartment is 1.5” x14” containing a streamer
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By Daniel Greuel
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Incoming Mail from NASA: A New Era of Spaceflight is Set to Begin
I don't know if anyone gets these emails besides me. The first story is very good news for the US Space program, courtesy of SpaceX.
I don't know if anyone gets these emails besides me. The first story is very good news for the US Space program, courtesy of SpaceX.
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By Gary Slater
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Mark Canepa's new book on History of High-Power Rocketry 3 messages
Any of you seen, heard of or read this book? I just happened to find it looking for something else. https://www.amazon.com/Large-Dangerous-Rocket-Ships-High-Power-ebook/dp/B07Z4KVD6P/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_p
Any of you seen, heard of or read this book? I just happened to find it looking for something else. https://www.amazon.com/Large-Dangerous-Rocket-Ships-High-Power-ebook/dp/B07Z4KVD6P/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_p
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By Gary Slater
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Mini rail 5 messages
How wide is the mini rail that we have? I got some free buttons from the maker and will put the first one's on a rocket I'm working on. William
How wide is the mini rail that we have? I got some free buttons from the maker and will put the first one's on a rocket I'm working on. William
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By William Carney
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Rocksim issue????? or is it just me? 7 messages
I am working on a Rocksim file and have come up with the following issue I cannot resolve. The screen shot attached shows two images from Rocksim. One is an "end on" 2D view. You clearly see the fins
I am working on a Rocksim file and have come up with the following issue I cannot resolve. The screen shot attached shows two images from Rocksim. One is an "end on" 2D view. You clearly see the fins
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By Gary Slater
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Apollo 13 recreation 3 messages
The folks who made last year’s “Apollo 11” documentary are recreating the Apollo 13 mission in real time as a livestream starting this afternoon, the 50th anniversary of the launch. It is said to incl
The folks who made last year’s “Apollo 11” documentary are recreating the Apollo 13 mission in real time as a livestream starting this afternoon, the 50th anniversary of the launch. It is said to incl
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By Greg Smith
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rocket repair skills put to use 3 messages
I have a couple of N95 masks that I've had for a while. One is from 3M and has elastic bands to hold it on. The other had rubber bands, like the Estes shock cords. Of course, the first time I put this
I have a couple of N95 masks that I've had for a while. One is from 3M and has elastic bands to hold it on. The other had rubber bands, like the Estes shock cords. Of course, the first time I put this
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By Jonathan Sivier
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Cancellations of note
NARAM-62, scheduled for July 25-31 in Geneseo, NY has been canceled. Likewise there will be no Champaign County 4th of July Freedom Celebration this year. - GDS
NARAM-62, scheduled for July 25-31 in Geneseo, NY has been canceled. Likewise there will be no Champaign County 4th of July Freedom Celebration this year. - GDS
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By Greg Smith
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On the 'Tube 2 messages
Video of a test flight of Dynasoar Rocketry’s new “Starship” RC glider: https://youtu.be/skzrPhFBF_w It does pretty well considering the rather ungainly shape. Just a minute or so long. - GDS
Video of a test flight of Dynasoar Rocketry’s new “Starship” RC glider: https://youtu.be/skzrPhFBF_w It does pretty well considering the rather ungainly shape. Just a minute or so long. - GDS
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By Greg Smith
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April activities cancelled 2 messages
Due to the governor's extension of the stay-at-home order until April 30, all of our meetings and launches for the month of April are officially cancelled. We expected this to happen, but were waiting
Due to the governor's extension of the stay-at-home order until April 30, all of our meetings and launches for the month of April are officially cancelled. We expected this to happen, but were waiting
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By Jonathan Sivier
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Stay at home 2 messages
By Gary Slater
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Estes "Quality Control" ?????????? 3 messages
I needed some for a modification project build I am working on for GARLO (fingers crossed). So I bought a multi pack of Estes centering rings with various sizes. You know, the fat ones, not the flat r
I needed some for a modification project build I am working on for GARLO (fingers crossed). So I bought a multi pack of Estes centering rings with various sizes. You know, the fat ones, not the flat r
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By Gary Slater
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Movie recommendation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CX0oSjwLqI "Road to the Stars" (1957) is hard to categorize. It's about half Encyclopedia Britannica classroom instructional movie, half speculative science fiction ab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CX0oSjwLqI "Road to the Stars" (1957) is hard to categorize. It's about half Encyclopedia Britannica classroom instructional movie, half speculative science fiction ab
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By Greg Smith
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another space movie 2 messages
I just finished watching "Moonwalk One." This was a documentary about the Apollo 11 mission that came out in the early 70's. Overall it was pretty good. It was a bit slow in spots, in particular the b
I just finished watching "Moonwalk One." This was a documentary about the Apollo 11 mission that came out in the early 70's. Overall it was pretty good. It was a bit slow in spots, in particular the b
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By Jonathan Sivier
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more events cancelled
The NAR has extended their policy for the cancellation of rocket club events until at least April 16. They will reconsider the situation before that time and decide whether to extend it again. This me
The NAR has extended their policy for the cancellation of rocket club events until at least April 16. They will reconsider the situation before that time and decide whether to extend it again. This me
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By Jonathan Sivier
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Kerbal Space Program on Sale 2 messages
For those looking for something to do in these odd times, especially those with kids interested in math/science/engineering/aerospace, the Space/Rocket simulator Kerbal Space Program is currently on s
For those looking for something to do in these odd times, especially those with kids interested in math/science/engineering/aerospace, the Space/Rocket simulator Kerbal Space Program is currently on s
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By Adam Joseph
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Reminder - Tomorrow's #launch CANCELED 2 messages
#Launch
Just a reminder that the rocket launch originally scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, at the Forsyth field has been canceled due to the continuing pandemic isolation orders. It actually looks
Just a reminder that the rocket launch originally scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, at the Forsyth field has been canceled due to the continuing pandemic isolation orders. It actually looks
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By Greg Smith
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More Space movies on youtube 2 messages
Just finished watching perhaps one of the cheesiest movies ever, “Space Probe Taurus” which was made in 1965. It’s available without interruption on youtube and is about 80 minutes long. Guess I’ll wa
Just finished watching perhaps one of the cheesiest movies ever, “Space Probe Taurus” which was made in 1965. It’s available without interruption on youtube and is about 80 minutes long. Guess I’ll wa
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By Gary Slater
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Rocketry Manufacturer's Forum From NARCON 2020 (video) 2 messages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWR2XOV5pHo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWR2XOV5pHo
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By Gary Slater
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