Model Forum / General / Rockets / August 2003

I just got through listening to the news conference by the committee
that did the report on the shuttle disaster over Texas.
I found it very notable many of the exact same issues I have repeatedly
raised about cultural issues at TRA and NAR are considered central

the PDF file can be viewed or downloaded in full or by chapter from
http://www.caib.us/news/report/default.html
- iz

I found a good deal on some uncoated nickle-steel hard drive disk blanks
recently, and have been using them as blast deflectors on my launch pads. They
work great, even a K motor can't hurt 'em. Of course, they aren't very big so
they're better suited for model and mid-sized high ...

Ellis Mountain Motor Delays Certified
August 22, 2003
Web posted at: 12:28 PM EDT
(ROL Newswire ) -- Ellis Mountain Rocket Works is happy to announce the

Tomorrow night 8/7c.
Watched it last night.  Not a lot of new information, but a little more
'behind the scenes'.
Joel. phx

I'm looking for other rocketeers to launch with in the Slidell LA area.
Later,
Eric

I am working on my level 2 and woud like to know what engines are in stock,
readily available? single use? motor mount sizes?

Hey, can someone take the written test one day and launch their cert flight
the next? must be same day?

BSD Kits Are Now Available In Germany
August 25, 2003
Web posted at: 12:37 PM EDT
GLENDALE, AZ ( ROL Newswire ) -- BSD High Power Rocketry is pleased to

Altitude simulator  does anyone know of a simulator or spreadsheet which can be
downloaded for a hand held PALM

I'm still trying to track down the WalMart Pencam SD that Chris Taylor
posted about a week ago. But the thread already expired from my newsreader

BRich posted the UPC code of the camera, 065388600078. Unfortunately that

How can I make it appear at the bottom of a reply

I have forgotten what to ask for exactly thru google here, so I will try to
do my best. I am building a model rocket with a very large nose cone (8"
round x 2 feet length) and need to scratch build a cuttong system to make it
go from a cylinder of foam to a more aerodynamic shape. I ...

I'm getting into higher powered stuff and borrowed a set 38mm AT cases from
a friend. Unfortunately, he failed to mention that he hadn't cleaned them
from the last time he flew over a year ago. I took the closures off and
discovered a fired reload still in it. As you can imagine, ...

Sky Ripper Systems Gains TRA Approved Manufacturer Status
August 18, 2003
Web posted at: 12:22 PM EDT
Grayling, Michigan ( ROL Newswire ) -- The Tripoli Rocketry Association