Model Forum / General / Rockets / February 2006

Unbelievable!!! Last week, a civilian-owned soviet-era fighter jet
crashed, killing the pilot.  Yesterday, the company involved with that
jet is raided by a "joint task force", but they claim it is unrelated
to the jet crash.  The "task force" includes such celebrities as BATFE,

Hi, I'm searching for a Nylon 36" to 40" Parachute in red and white.
Please help me locate a dealer so I can find one Thank you

Does anyone know of a RockSim-type program for Linux?  I don't need all
the graphical bells and whistles of RockSim, I just want the basic
flight profile (max altitude, max speed, etc.) of my rocket when it's
weight, diameter, and motor are input. Something I can download as an

found this pen holder at the local thrift store.
has an Atlas missile on it (not a Redstone version) with a ARA logo on it.
can someone educate me? google has no idea.

I looked at the VHS tapes I have and realized I should invest in converting
them to DVDs
now many new releases of DVDs have bonus material, so I decided to get the
most up to date versions off of eBay.

 I'm curious as to the power it generated. That because I have a data
sheet I created that deals with motor power to take to demos and I think
it'd be good to include the AukXXXI on it, as I have other "famous"
rockets so folks can better make the connection. Anyone have a

I'm planning to lead a few rocketry workshops in the summer in the
hopes of getting some local kids interested in model rocketry.  The
last time I did this, though, two big things interfered with the fun.
First of all, the paint (cheap Tempura stuff) didn't stick to the

Good Evening,
I am looking for suggestions for a mail order source for Aerotech engines.
I have just completed my first mid-powered rocket (an Aerotech
Initiator) and am looking purchase some E, F, & G engines.

All,
Tune in your TV sets for the 'BBC Top Gear' Winter Olympic Special on Sunday
12th February.
BBC Top Gear are showing a one hour, man versus machine "Special".

I'm planning to lead a few rocketry workshops in the summer in the
hopes of getting some local kids interested in model rocketry.  The
last time I did this, though, two big things interfered with the fun.
First of all, the paint (cheap Tempura stuff) didn't stick to the

there was a website that showed how to make some spherical parachute using
ovals. I lost a hard drive with the link and was hoping someone here might
remember.

www.nerrf.com
Them bastages........this order must be overturned.
Subject: NAVAL  DIRECTIVE
The following directive was issued by the  commanding officer of a naval

If any one out there has an Estes Oracle USB cord they would like to part
with I would be willing to buy it.  I lost my Estes Oracle USB cord.  I
tried to get one from Estes by phone and their customer service rep told me
that they did not have them separately.  He told me to buy ...

I once saw a USB thumbdrive that had a camera that was used for model rocket
flights. looking on the net shows that the model i saw no longer exists, and
i can't find any similar. any suggestions?

suitsat launched today (well yesterday)
anyone see it? I invited a couple of my friends over to watch NASA TV over
my broadband connection. was quite awesome.
and great material for jokes.