Model Forum / General / Rockets / April 2004

I know it takes some time to read all the stories, but they are all
worth it.  Please take that time, then vote for you favorite three:
http://www.rocketreviews.com/contest_current.shtml
EMRR >>> CONTESTS >>> Mars Endurance Base

Hi again Folks:
Teleflite's new book, "Amateur Rocket Motor Contruction", is now at the
printer, and the lithography department is making the printing plates.
THIS MESSAGE IS URGENT AND TIME SENSITIVE, and it's addressed to all the

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=z0s1jlvmiA&is
bn=0471472
425&itm=2
One for yourself, one for your local Public Library, one for a school library, and two for
gifts (for relatives, friends, or additional libraries).

Any comments on this invention?
A retro-rocket "parachute" for Rocketman
The personal "Jet-brake" aims to reduce stopping or braking time to
the minimum and hence maximise freefall time and replace the

I have 1 Dr Rocket 180/240 motor system for sale - $40.00 INCLUDES
SHIPPING.  Never used - still in package.  Paypal payment preferable via
bank account (I cannot accept Credit Card payments unfortunately).  Please
e-mail if interested.

   A while back, someone had a rocket web site with photos and short bios
of many of the rocket community. I have long since lost the URL. If it still
exists, I'd like to have it again.

Four games and never saw Mo.  That's they way we like it.
How'd ya like Foulke?
I'm sure A-Rod will come around and have a good season, but until he
does we are laughing our a.ses off!

I run on a very low budget...about 0 dollars... and I recently purchased an
estes fat boy and am troubled with the strength of the body tube they have
provided because this time i'm going to put 3 24 mm engines in the
rocket...i want to add strength but i don't know how to ...

Just took a quick surf through the ATF webpage (explosives section more
specifically).  I could not find any links to the new LEUP application
forms, etc.  Can someone direct me to the link....I'm thinking of getting
the ball rolling.

This was bad, I hope the cops don´t find me , because the plane went "KABOOOMMMM".
But I think it´s their own fault, they are not allowed to fly over my land.

That will be the response to all Jerry messages. He will not be heard
anylonger.
If Jerry uses the name Skippy we will respond to him. He must change
the name on all of his posts.

Why isn't there a manufacturer of nomex parachutes....with a kevlar shock
cord and shroud lines....it would seem as though no wadding would be
needed...i understand nomex is relatively expensive....but for rockets in
the 2 - 3 inch range...it would seem alright...

 I had what I have to call a double cato this morning.  I put a Quest B6-0 and
C6-7 into my Quest Navaho.  When I pushed the button, there was a big whoop
sound and the upper stage smoking and falling to the ground.  On investigation,
the booser motor had cato'ed (2nd one from this ...

To all Rocketeers,
Washington Aerospace Club, NAR Section #578, is pleased to announce the schedule for our
club launches at Mansfield, WA for 2004. Thanks to the efforts of several very determined
individuals, this new launch site is now available for NW rocketeers. And thanks are ...

Can anyone tell me how TRA prevents Jerry from selling his motors? He
will not answer the question.
Can anyone tell me which law was violated when TRA required an LEMP
before a mfg could submit motors for certification?