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Guide to Model Rocket Skill Levels

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Ted - 12 Jun 2008 16:30 GMT
"Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1
to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based
on the builder's skill and the complexity of the rocket design.
These rockets require both time and patience as the level of
skill increases..."

Continued: http://snipr.com/RocketSkillLevels
John Crane - 16 Jun 2008 01:37 GMT
> "Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1
> to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based
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>
> Continued: http://snipr.com/RocketSkillLevels

When I was a kid, Estes had 5 levels.   But that was back when more people
enjoyed building stuff for a hobby.

-J
David Erbas-White - 16 Jun 2008 02:11 GMT
>> "Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1
>> to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based
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>
> -J

And building a Skill Level 5 was a rite of passage... <G>

David Erbas-White
Bob - 16 Jun 2008 21:58 GMT
> >> "Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1
> >> to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>
> David Erbas-White

It seems that each manufacturer invents their own range of skill
levels. Then some newbie comes along and quotes one of them as if it's
been the gospel forever.

Mine goes to 11.

Bob
Bob - 16 Jun 2008 22:01 GMT
> "Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1
> to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> Continued:http://snipr.com/RocketSkillLevels

Did any one follow the link to this persons profile :-)
W. E.Fred Wallace - 16 Jun 2008 23:38 GMT
>>"Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1
>>to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Did any one follow the link to this persons profile :-)

Yea Bob, he sells items from your favorite company.. (:-) He does have a
 comprehensive selection though.

Fred
 
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