Model Forum / General / Rockets / August 2006

I am a newbie with these rockets. I have built & flown several (Alpha
III, Lucky Seven, Swift) so far.
Some of the kits that I have come with a "streamer". Can I replace this
with a parachute? I am already pretty good at making 'chutes out of

I would like to buy F-T Rocket motors/engines. I would like to know if
its possible to put a 'T' Engine in a modified 'Gnome' Rocket.
Thanks for All of Your Help,
--Evi

NAR Sport Services would like to announce the approval by the NAR BoT
today of the Definition of Active Recovery; it had been approved
earlier this month by the TRA BoD and this was the last step to
conclude what should be the first of several joint projects between the

My collection of model rocket (BP) and mid-power (APCP) propellant is
currently in my garage, which has 'reasonable' temperatures throughout
the year (the garage is reasonably insulated, and during temperature
extremes I vent some air from our heating/cooling system into the

So, I've been gone for about 6 months.  I'm sure nobody missed me, but I can
certainly say that my life has been less stressful without RMR.
What's been going on?  What are the odds of getting a reprieve from
regulation in the Fall?  Did the mosaic ever reveal itself?  And is ...

AeroTech introduced a number of new products during the "Manufacturer's
Forum" held on Tuesday, August 1st at NARAM-48 (National Association of
Rocketry Annual Meet) in Phoenix, Arizona.
After a recap of new products and sales programs that were released earlier

I uploaded my latest BoosterVision cam downlink to YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttix8GaKCcs
It was lofted on an Aerotech Initiator with an F motor at NYHiPower.
ScottE

I was just out at Blackrock at the Aeronaut launch event.  A kind fellow
rocketeer warned me of the dangers of mixing chlorates with Ammonium
Perchlorate in composite propellants.  I don't remember what he said the
potential chemical reactions were which caused the danger. Please ...

I am looking for a number of beta testers to test a new portal site and
provide input.  Please post input in the forum area at the site and not on
the list here.  This post is for information only and it not intended to
generate discussion.

Cheers all! I'm a BAR and have found r.m.r so helpful
thanks to all the pros here.
I was wondering if anyone has a form or spreadsheet or know of a place to
download one for logging flights?

I am a big conservative radio listener and caller at times.  I also
like to know little anicdotes and under workings of life.  I guess this
is why I no longer believe in our political systems ... 'the more you
know, the more it hurts' - My Quote.

I found a nose cone from an old Quest Tomahawk kit and am thinking about
building a "Bad Bertha".  My problem is I can't find anybody that sells
Quest body tubes.  Does anybody know where I can buy an 18" length of 1.57"
dia. tubing?

Here is an ebay auction for a Maniac:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ESTES-MANIAC-SKILL-LEVEL-2-ROCKET-2091-FROM-1997_W0QQitemZ13
0014331523QQihZ003QQcategoryZ2567QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Can anyone post complete details about this rocket? What would you
expect this rocket to sell for?

I'm pretty new to model rocketry and brand new to the newsgroup. I would
like to know if there is an internet store, or a brick and mortor store that
is the best to buy model rocketry supplies (i.e. Bulk engines, high powered
rocket engines). And how do you get larger engines ...

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