FAQ Part 02 - Names and Addresses

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Rec.Models.Rockets Frequently Asked Questions: PART 2 OF 3

NAMES AND ADDRESSES

Last update: July 10, 2020

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2.1 Are their any national-level rocketry organizations which I might join? What services do they offer?

National Association of Rocketry Model and high power rocketry for snipped-for-privacy@nar.org aerospace modelers in the U.S. and

around the world. - sanctions contests and records - NARAM and NSL yearly national competition and sport launches - Liability insurance for rocket flying activities Complete information is - "Sport Rocketry" magazine available at the NAR's - Motor safety certification (model web site. and high power rocket motors) - High Power (Level 1-3) flyer certification - NARTREK continuing education program

Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. High power rocketry enthusiasts

- Sanctions & insures high power rocket launches - High power certification - Yearly national sport launch (LDRS)

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2.2 What are the addresses of some the rocketry manufacturers and suppliers? Do they offer catalogs?

Here is a list of rocketry manufacturers and suppliers. The list is divided into a number of categories. The rocketry industry is rather dynamic, so if this list is six months old, it may be out of date. The editor(s) of this FAQ can not verify if the companies are, or are not in business. Reasonable attempts have been made at completeness, though it is possible that this list may not be complete.

Caveat Emptor

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2.2.1 Model and High Power Rocket Suppliers - kits/motors/components/etc.

Aero Pack International/Missile Systems

threaded aluminum motor retainers Aerospace Speciality Products Model rocket kits, parts, G-10 fiberglass, adhesives, abrasives, mylar parachutes, sheeting, and tape Aerotech Consumer Aerospace Composite motors, reloadables (D - M) Large model rocket kits

rocket motor components

Apogee Components Kits, parts, supplies, and software

Dealer for many manufacturers

The b2 Rocketry Company Parachutes for high power

Balsa Machining Services Balsa nose cones, centering rings, transitions, fins, kits tubing, Aerotech Motors Binder Design mid-high power rocket kits parts and components, experimental

Centuri Engineering OUT OF BUSINESS 9/81 Phoenix, AZ

Cesaroni Technology, Inc. Reloadable rocket motors

E - O impulse range also mfgs Hypertek Hybrid motors

Cosmodrome Rocketry E - H power scale rocket kits

Custom Rocket Co. Model rocket kits and parts eRockets Kits, parts, supplies, and software Dealer for many manufacturers Semroc kits! Estes Industries, Inc. Model rocket kits & motors Largest rocketry manufacturer 1/4A through F engines

Flight Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS

Giant Leap Rocketry kits, phenolic tubing

adhesives, nose cones G10 fiberglass sheet fiberglass nose cones Hawk Mountain Enterprises All fiberglass mid-high power kits Hypertek Hybrid high power rocket mfg. by Cesaroni Technology motors and launch systems. (The) Launch Pad OUT OF BUSINESS LOC/Precision Large model rocket kits; Yank Aeronautics LLC high power rocket kits; parts and supplies;

Mach 1 Rocketry Fiberglass rocket kits airframe tubing, nose cones

Madcow Rocketry Large model rocket kits; high power rockets, parts

Missile Works Corp. altimeters, timers, electronics

gps tracketrs, avionics North Coast Rocketry E - H power scale rocket kits Public Missiles, Ltd. Large model rockets and high power rocket kits, parts, and supplies phenolic tubing, G-10 fins Perfectflite altimeters and timers Pratt Hobbies electronics & cool rocket stuff Launch systems Quest Aerospace Model rocket kits & engines (A-C), launch systems, and supplies

Rocketflite Magnalite Igniters in kit form

Rocketman Enterprises, Inc. High power rocket kits, recovery systems, videos and launch Semroc Nostalgia and unique kits

Shrox Industria fantasy-scale model rocket kits snipped-for-privacy@shrox.com

Spherachutes Parachutes/recovery devices. Tango Papa Decals Reproduction decals from out of production Estes and Centuri kits Mars Lander kits, upscale decals, decal paper, printer cartridges

Thrust Aerospace OUT OF BUSINESS

Top Flight Recovery Recovery devices (parachutes, X-form chutes, and streamers).

Totally Tubular rocket tube supplier - wide variety Transolve Corporation Timers, altimeters, location beepers, launch systems Yank Enterprises High power rocket kits c/o LOC Precision parts and supplies

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2.2.2 International (outside U.S.A.) rocketry sources.

The following is a listing of rocketry dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, hobby shops, etc.

Model Rocket Shop 108 Cutenhoe Road Luton LU1 3NF United Kingdom

Noris-Raketen Siedlung 1a 92348 Berg b.Neumarkt i.d.OPf. SierraFox Hobbies Milano Italia Thé Modelrocket Shop Nederland Euro Space Technology - Rocketworld Valkenburgseweg 56b 2223 KE Katwijk aan de Rijn Nederland SpaceTec GmbH Neugutstr. 10 CH 8102 Oberengstringen Switzerland

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2.3 What are some good books to read to learn more about model and high power rocketry?

Handbook of Model Rocketry, Seventh Edition G. Harry Stine and Bill Stine The definitive book on model rocketry. Covers just about everything you need to get started and keep going. Seventh edition was published 2004. ISBN-10: 9780471472421

Modern High Power Rocketry, Second Edition Mark Canepa An introduction to high power rocketry, with tips, techniques, and guidance on building Level 1, 2, and 3 rockets. Second edition was published 2005. ISBN-10: 1412058104

The Model Rocketry Handbook, 21st Century Edition Stuart Lodge Synopsis: British handbook on model rocketry. Geared towards beginners, but also a good reference for more experienced rocketeers. Second edition published 2004. ISBN-10: 1854862294

Seize the Sky: A Builder's Guide to Model Rocketry Mario Perdue Synopsis: Builders reference for model rockets. Some good construction hints. ISBN-10: 1450507719

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2.4 Are there any rocketry magazines available?

"Sport Rocketry" Journal of the National Association of Rocketry Published 6 times/year Subscription: Sport Rocketry c/o National Association of Rocketry Headquarters

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