Model Forum / General / Rockets / June 2004

Does any one have a set of plans to the Estes Pro Series patriot? I looked
over at JimZ but saw nada.

Someone can explain the exclusive utility of using a C11 motor (Estes).
Somthing that a D serie can't do.
Pierre

Ok Im still a bit green and dont mind my rookie status but having finished
my 2nd HP kit Im thinking Id like my next bird to be my own design.  It
seems theres at least a decent variety of airframes out there.  So , Im
asking ....where are the best deals on airframes etc found ?  I ...

Help! I no longer have a storage facility that will allow me to keep my BATF
license. A letter from an approve storage facility has worked in the past.
Are there still hobby shops that do this. If so, where can I contact them.
Thanks.

A paper version can be purchased here:
http://mitpress.mit.edu/main/home/
for $70 .......
search on Title using the search word topics and then add it to the shopping

Never really wondered before, but do the Quest Micro-Maxx rockets fall
under the same guidelines for launching (in regards to CSFM especially)
as other model rockets (especially given their itty-bitty size?).  I'm
going to do a minor demo launch soon, and I'm curious (don't worry ...

Well I do declare ... I was stunned to find out Jerome is back in NAR
...
was this widely known?
Well if he can get back into NAR, shouldn't he be allowed back into

 I just read a Space Modelling issue from 1987 that had the motor cert list.
There were 172 different contest certified motors (size and delay combinations)
from 7 manufacturers.  Today's list had 70 from 4.  We may have more more
motors on the upper end, but it doesn't look so ...

I noticed a thread talking about how hybrid motors could be scaled up.
.   Nothing wrong with that, but I think the real challenge is to
make efficient small hybrids and make them less expensive and easier to
work with.  The G and H region is what needs attention, in my view.

Ray Charles is gone.
Rest in peace to a man who made us laugh.
Larry

Tonight at 10:00 pm PDST. Fox news is doing a story on whether or not model
rockets can be used by terrorists and the need to more closely regulate the
hobby. I'm not going to miss this one.

Well I thought I had better go on the record concerning my feelings
about the current issues facing rocketry and why my postings are
negative about rocketry.
They are negative because I feel that if we don't approach rocketry

Rocket Launcher Found Near Station Near Atlanta
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
ATLANTA — A military rocket launcher (search) was found Tuesday near a
suburban commuter train station. But the FBI (search) said it appeared

http://v-serv.com/-upload/JerryNAR24333.02-04.jpg
Is this for real?  If it is, alot of things NOW add up.
I see now why Mark Bundick will NOT take a position on
Jerome's actions and impact to model rocketry ... Mark

Any one see the Target ad this weekend for the Hasbro Super Soaker Monster
Rocket for $23.77. Any one try one of these yet? Is this just a Dude gas bag
grafted on top of a 2L pop bottle? Any one know how much water it usesper
flight? The instructions only mention that you need to ...