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Don't know what to make of this
Hmm...looks like NASA is temporarily suspending its recognition of Eagle Scouts and Gold Girl Scouts. The cynic in me has me wondering if this order came down from BHO himself, knowing modern...
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MEMS rate sensor / gyro recommendations?
Are there any good gyros (i.e. rate sensors) that anyone has experience with recently? I'd prefer tri-axial gyros, but will accommodate dual or single axis. Some of the sensors from Analog and ST come...
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A Sunday Rocket Lunch in Sunny San Diego.
Today, I spent the morning launching a rocket at Fiesta Island. I sent the Estes Skywriter=99 and my two parachute recovery system flying 4 times. (Please see: I learned two secrets. 1) At least two...
 
29/40 question?
I'm looking to get some higher powered casings, but had a question about the 29/40-120 system I already have. Specifically, what does the "40" stand for? There's also 18/20 and 24/40... what's the...
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March 2010 update
Greetings, The March update is available here: Verna & Randy
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Hypertek Users out there still?
Hello the group! Since the BATF(E) has relinquished control of the use of APCP, how many out there still use Hypertek Hybrids? It has been a while since I was on this newsgroup and I do not see much...
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Scratch built CG question
Use a piece of string on a bit of tape. You can always add a bit of nose weight. The design looks fine though, everything is where it should be; no large canards.
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February update
Greetings, The February Photo of the Month and Fire & Smoke are now on line. Verna & Randy Verna & Randy's Rockets
 
LDRS 29 Registration is now open
Registration is now open for the Tripoli Rocketry Association's annual national rocket launch event, LDRS. This year, LDRS 29 is hosted by the Rocketry Organization of California (ROC), at Lucerne Dry...
 
Rocket-based ejection system
Hi all, Is it possible to purchase engines that only have the ejector/igniter component? I'm looking for a zero-downthrust system to eject a parachute from a UAV should a system failure occur in...
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CTI PRO 24
Hello, Cesaroni Technology Incorporated is developing a 24mm motor line. It should include composite "E" and maybe "D" motors. LeBlanc CAR S51 TRA 10229 L-1 - || Pro-X || - A better way to fly - -...
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A Threat to Our Hobby!
Do you like model rocketry? I do. All it takes is a just few jerks to ruin it. Please see:
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January 2010 monthly update
Happy new year! The January update is online now at Verna
 
no one has done the 12 days of rockets?
got a few suggestions since google couldnt come up with a result and a prang in a pine tree ??? 3 comanche IIIs ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
 
Starbase Atlantis - NAS Whiting Field
My son just "graduated" from the Starbase Atlantis Model Rocket Club taught at NAS Whiting through his schools 5th grade class. He was 1 of 4 5th graders to get a special award for making 100% on the...
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