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John - 22 Feb 2007 20:50 GMT

Hi.

Newbie here. Can anyone recommend any sites for learning about model
rockets?

Would also be interested in any links to online stores here in the UK,
also any in the US that ship overseas.

What models rockets have ppl got posting in this group? Have you ever
managed to have a wireless camera on one to film as it is going up and
later coming back down?

Anyone in the group build their own rockets?

I'm also interested to know if you need to get permission to launch
one of these things up to the heavens from authorities etc?

Near where I live here in the UK, is the approach to one of the
countries big airports so I can't imagine them being too thrilled
about one of these things being launched anywhere near where I live. I
am guessing you would need to find a place specially for models etc.

CHeers!

John

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GJP-NG - 22 Feb 2007 20:59 GMT

> Hi.
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> John

John, try www.ukra.org.uk - that's the UK Rocketry association. There's
a copy of their safety code on there, which recommends you don't fly
within 5 miles of an active airfield / airport.

As for uk vendors of kits, try the following:
www.apo11o.co.uk
www.rocketstore.co.uk
www.rockets-things.co.uk
www.modelrockets.co.uk

Quite a few folks have perfected live video transmission from rockets,
Chris Eilbeck being renowned for his mastery of this.

HTH

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Graham J. Platt
graham (a) bowhunter (d) demon (d) co (d) uk
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bob352 - 23 Feb 2007 20:47 GMT

On Feb 22, 3:50 pm, John <d...@dukc.c...wrote:

> Anyone in the group build their own rockets?
>
> Near where I live here in the UK, is the approach to one of the
> countries big airports so I can't imagine them being too thrilled
> about one of these things being launched anywhere near where I live. I
> am guessing you would need to find a place specially for models etc.

Hi, John- Although I'm not in the UK, I myself have found an
ample supply of cattle land and sod farm acreage to utilize...usually,
its just a matter of tracking down an owner, and requesting
permission. I also on occasion offer up a small gratuity for use of
the land (say, fifty bucks USD for the weekend). But, for the most
part, my grandson and I utilize the local schoolyard on the weekends
and holidays. This is usually adequate for anything in the 18-mm motor
range (A, B, or C impulse) where altitudes will seldom excede 1500 ft.
Of course, you can omit the need to concern yourself with these kind
of details if you join in with an existing group of flyers, who
already have an established field.
As for building your own, trust me, you'll want to assemble quite
a few kits before attempting any such thing. You're sure to get a
better idea of what will and won't work, and you will get a better
idea of what safety precautions to take before launching .
Anyhow, welcome to the hobby, Enjoy!
Bob K.

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