Model Forum / General / Rockets / September 2003

Motorola's just released miniature GPS chip looks
like it was custom designed for rocket location.
http://www.motorola.com/ies/GPS/
Gary Deaver

I made my Christmas/Bday list, and my parents have requested some more
cheaper items (under $ 30). What kind of items do you recommend for a
high/mid power flyer that is heading towards EX?

Team America Rocketry Challenge teams are encouraged to purchase inert
products from U.S. Rockets.  http://www.v-serv.com/usr
Popular kits for the challenge are the AMR series AR2B and Sonic 2200.  
Click on KITS and then AMR.

I am trying to put together a modular MPR and L1 HPR system to stop my
incessant "build a dedicated prototype to test things" methodology.
Given that I have three sections of a rocket (motor/fin can, airframe,
and payload/NC), does anyone have a recommendation on how to join these ...

September 18, 2003
Web posted at: 6:26 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO, CA ( ROL Newswire ) -- Skunk Works Rocketry is pleased to
announce the latest addition to its fleet of rocket kits, the large

I have often heard people talk of rolling balsa tubes for competition
rockets.
What thickness balsa do you use?  How to you do it?
Can you roll a 13mm tube?

For those looking for a potential rocket-cam, there have been several
sightings of the Aiptek PenCam 1.3M SD camera priced at $29.88 at WalMart.
It's actually mismarked on the shelf tag as a PenCam Trio VGA, but it's the
much newer model.

To all RMR's homeys in the Mid-Atlantic states, hang tight!  We're
rootin' for ya!
Tod "Actually beginning to see outflow clouds up here!" Hilty
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http://www.msnbc.com/news/968585.asp?0dm=C1CPN
Assuming this all happens, this will take away one of the BATFE and Shummer's lies about model or high power rockets downing jet liners...
unfortunately it will take at least the enxt 2 years minimum to implement....
shockie B)

September 17, 2003
Web posted at: 2:00 PM EDT
(ROL Newswire ) -- RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc. is now offering a
number of non-hazmat chemicals for EX-rocketry applications at

As I was assembling an AT J460 I noticed a hairline crack in the liner about
1/4 of the length of the tube.  I don't think this is a problem, but thought
I'd ask nevertheless.  Geez, usually the liner comes out all toasty any way
when dis-assembling the motor.

 I'm looking for a  segment on rocketry that was on the Sci-Fi channel a
number of years ago, It seems that I erased it. It consisted of a clip from
Kaliphornya ( California) with Frank Kosdon & Ricky Rocket . Can someone
point out where I can buy a video tape or DVD of the segment ...

I am a Segment Producer with Nash Entertainment and working on a FOX
Television special tentatively titled "Embarrassing Moments Caught on
Tape." I am searching for blooper-style home video and respectfully
request permission from you to forward this request to the members of

Anyone have the Estes Mercury Atlas plans?
Or clone type plans ? for a scratch build
Thanks

Prior to NARAM I placed a thread about some minimally damaged "Small
Sounding Rockets" books for sale. The total damage is a smudge of the
authors photos on the rear cover. Otherwise, the books are pristine.
Well...there are 9 of these books left at $30 each plus shipping and