Rocketeer's Corner Posts
Rocketry Product: Estes - Alpha {Kit} (25) [1966-]
Thoughts on a beginner rocket... (2015-06-29)I am often asked what the best rocket is for a beginner, or other variants of this like: What is a good rocket for me and my kid to build? What rocket would you recommend for a school (cub ... [Read More]
A drag of a topic... (2015-07-31)As I mentioned in previous posts, this year's TARC competition will probably see many teams struggling to loft their two eggs to altitude without busting the weight limit on the rocket. Most teams ... [Read More]
Full production at the rocket factory... (2015-08-16)Now that I am done with travel for a bit, I can spend some time building rockets. This is a good thing, because the Geezer TARC launch is just around the corner! The wrist I sprained while in ... [Read More]
A tragic weekend... (2015-11-16)This weekend was tragic... Not only for the horrible events in France, which are beyond belief, but also for an accident some deemed inevitable, but yet took over 55 years to occur... A scout leader ... [Read More]
Of Rockets and Werewolves... (2016-03-05)Another nice day, which means more TARC practice and flying at Pegasus field. Today was also the first HARA launch of the year up at the Manchester sod farm, but Duane and I opted to stay in town so ... [Read More]
The season begins at Pegasus... (2017-09-12)My Estes Alpha streaks skyward on an A8-3 (click to enlarge). My apologies for no blog posts over the past couple of months - it's been a busy summer, and I haven't found much time to write. Things ... [Read More]
Pics from Saturday's launch... (2017-10-01)Duane's Estes Make-It-Take-It leaves the rod on an A8-3 (Click to enlarge). Saturday's launch did not just involve the TARC Geezers; quite a few other folk joined us at Pegasus, many bringing ... [Read More]
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