Model Forum / General / Rockets / July 2006

Here is a Cool Spool Video
http://BoosterVision.com/wmv/CoolSpool.wmv
of the New LOC Cool Spool.
Enjoy

RFID Technology and Architecture, RFID Standards,RFID Applications,
RFID Security, Impact of RFID Tags on Recycling, Environmental
Challenges of RFID, RFID Tags: Advantages and Limitations,
http://flying-rugs.com/rfid-tutorial/

I just moved to Phoenix, AZ.  Anyone know of good rocketry hobby shops
here?  It should also have a variety of small hardware gadjets, thin
plywood, and other miscellaneous stuff (motors, airframes, etc. not
necessary) for building bigger rockets.

Okay, so say I wanted to make a bunch of single use adapters for mini estes
engines to use in a 18mm engine mount. I would like to find a large quantity
of cardboard tubes just like the ones Estes uses for its 18mm engines. I
find lots of fireworks tubes but not the same size as ...

It's getting close to time for me to think about replacing my old Ford
van. After 13 years and 250,000 miles it doesn't owe me anything, and
I've got a lot of affection for it, but it is probably time to look at
something new.

18/20 RMS
http://www.hobbay.com/auctiondetails.php?itemname=Aerotech-Reloadables-RMS--1820
-21-Reloads-In-All&id=116

Does anyone here remember the day July 20, 1969 and what happened then?

AeroTech Information Release
7/25/06
AeroTech to Introduce New Products at NARAM-48
AeroTech Consumer Aerospace would like to extend an advance invitation to

Does anyone know if the Micro Maxx 2 is still available, or being produced?
My distributor still has stock of the MM1, but is unable to tell me any
more.
Thanks

I subscribe to an aviation newsletter (http://www.avweb.com)
Frequently they include a piece called "Short Final" which is a humorous
story from someone's personal experience.  Here's what came up today:

Good Morning,
    For those of you who baught The Next Shluttle from Jack Hagerty or
myself, many thanks.  I'm in a tight spot and if you have an interest
in the book I want to ask you to purchase a copy this week via the

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Dear Mr. Guth,
As long as you're not seriously violating any laws of the land
(particularly felony law, in which case you belong in prison or

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a DARPA contract to develop a Nano Air
Vehicle (NAV) that is similar in size and shape to a maple seed.  It is to
be remotely controllable, powered by chemical rocket and carry a sensor
payload.

Was wondering becasue the last I looked the local web sites wern't
getting updated with anything like a schedule.
TBerk

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