Model Forum / General / Rockets / June 2004

I think that the Reagan Administation was a bigger threat the safety
of the country than high power rocketry ever was.  It wasn't the NAR
or TRA who supplied Stinger anti-aircraft missles to Muslim fighters
in Afganistan or who secretly gave away weapons to known Iranian

http://elwood.pionet.net/~holvrson/swinger.jpg
Stab shredding is a reoccurring problem with the Swinger II prototypes. Do
you think it's 'gator clips catching, launch rod slap, or just plain
structural weakness? 90mm root, 200 mm semi-span, 30° vee, 3/32" thick

i have my first rocket with d size engines, but i am initially concerned about
its height and recovery with the D. since the C11 is the same size, am i asking
for trouble by puting the smaller c in it.  will it just not go as high?  like
putting an A in a rocket that ussually runs ...

Well I was just wondering if I am a convicted murderer, can I still
join NAR/TRA?
What if I rape?  
What if I am convicted of illegally shipping solid propellant, low

An article in an Oregon newspaper.  I would call it favorable.
steve
http://www.oregonlive.com/living/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/living/10855728381613
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I've just finished posting a set of detailed construction photos for a 2.6"
camera payload using an electronic timer:
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=3009006&a=31278774
My previous payloads have all used a mechanical servo-and-lever mechanism to

This post is to announce that my new book titled "Amateur Rocket Motor
Construction" is now for sale on Amazon.com. This link should take you right
to the sale page.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/093038704X/qid%3D1087007497/sr%3D1
/103-2931454-8214226#product-details

First call of Request For Discussion for newgrouping
rec.models.rockets.jerry-irvine
Description: r.m.r.jerry-irvine would be for discussions by, for,
about and/or against Jerry Irvine, regardless of polarity of content.

Lets say Ronald Regan was invited to an LDRS. He's thirsty due to the
desert-like conditions at Lucern. He's offered a beer. As the honorary
RSO, does he accept it and down it?

Is using the fuel injector pump of an automotive diesel engine, for
injecting fuel/oxidizer in a liquid fuel rocket motor (static), realistic
and practicable.
The immediate advantage of using diesel as fuel as well as ready made

Way Cool Productions - Did a couple of Rocketry Vids
Point39 Productions - Last video LDRS 20?
Nano Rocketry - I see Chris popping in and out from RMR, but it is my
opinion that Nano Rocketry is/has been defunct!

Buffalo Rocket Society is happy to announce that the dates for the 2004 LDRS
have been set. They are: Thursday, July 1st thru Sunday, July 4th. The EX days
are Monday, July 5th and Tuesday, July 6th. The launch will be held at The
Historic Aircraft Group field in Geneseo New York... ...

Loki Research Granted EX Numbers From US Dept. of Transportation
June 2, 2004
Web posted at: 5:03 PM EDT
(ROL Newswire) --  Loki Research has received its first set of EX

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5181498/
the NSS hosting an all night "Rave".......?
shockie B)