Dick Stafford

AKA: rstaff3

Location: Rockville, MD

Certification Level: 2

Club Memberships: MDRA, NARHAMS

Favorite Rockets: Sweat Stained Clifton Tracking Station Hat of Death, most anything built from junk

Biography:

I started flying as a kid, quit (mostly) when I entered college, started back up when my son was young, quit again when he got bored, and then got into high power in 1999.  I am a moderator for several Yahoo groups: microhybrids, MicroMaxRockets, night_launch, and OddRocs. I also am the volunteer product announcement compiler for ROCKETS Magazine.

Favorite Quote:

"Rockets are just another name for trouble. Either you just had trouble, you are having trouble, or you are going to have trouble." (Milt Rosen, Viking Program Director, White Sands Missile Test Range)

Personal Home Page: http://rocketdungeon.blogspot.com/

Club Home Page: http://www.mdrocketry.org/index.html

RocketReviews.com Pages:

• Personal Page
• Rocket Gallery
• Flight Log
• Flight Statistics

Reviews

• Art Applewhite Rockets - Ring of Fire (24mm) {Kit} (April 27, 2018)
• Semroc - Little Joe II {Kit} (KS-3) (March 30, 2011)
• Modification - Hermes A-1 {Modification} (March 24, 2011)
• I Build Rockets - Ballistic Chicken (March 21, 2011)
• Scratch - Spikor {Scratch} (August 15, 2010)
• Heavenly Hobbies - Resistor 224 (August 15, 2010)
• Modification - Powered FLICS (August 15, 2010)
• Modification - Powered FLICS (August 01, 2010)
• Scratch - 12-Pack {Scratch} (August 01, 2010)
• Heavenly Hobbies - H.H. Simit (August 01, 2010)
• Aerospace Specialty Products - Tiny Tim Smoke {Kit} (August 01, 2010)
• Odd'l Rockets - Birdie {Kit} (May 16, 2010)
• Odd'l Rockets - Wedgie {Kit} (May 16, 2010)
• Odd'l Rockets - Raise {Accessory} (May 16, 2010)
• HotRod Rockets - Discovery {Kit} (March 28, 2010)
• Semroc - Tau Zero {Kit} (KN-2) (March 28, 2010)
• Balsa Machining Service - Astron Invader {Kit} (March 27, 2010)
• Hostile Projectiles - Delta X-15 {Kit} (March 27, 2010)
• Modification - Nike Smoker (March 11, 2010)
• Hostile Projectiles - V-2 {Kit} (January 19, 2010)
• Scratch - Raygun Gothic Birdhouse {Scratch} (November 16, 2009)
• ARA Press - Saucer Fleet {Book} (November 16, 2009)
• Scratch - Raygun Gothic HoJo {Scratch} (November 16, 2009)
• Quest - MLAS {Kit} (3014) (November 16, 2009)
• First Flight Hobbies - Semi-Sonic {Kit} (November 01, 2009)
• Scratch - Instructables Frisbee Saucer {Scratch} (September 20, 2009)
• Scratch - Stink Bomb {Scratch} (September 07, 2009)
• Scratch - D-Fusion Bomb {Scratch} (September 07, 2009)
• Quest - Alien UFO {Kit} (August 31, 2009)
• Semroc - Launch {Kit} (KN-4) (July 20, 2009)
• Scratch - Goonball XL5 {Modification} (June 15, 2009)
• Quest - Area 51 Saucer {Kit} (March 21, 2009)
• Model Minutes - XFLR-7 (January 20, 2009)
• Apogee Components - Model Rocket Design and Construction {Book} (January 07, 2009)
• First Flight Hobbies - Corn Roc (November 21, 2008)
• Semroc - BT60 Baffle {Component} (November 21, 2008)
• Scratch - Half-Spool Jack-o-Lantern {Scratch} (November 08, 2008)
• Madcow Rocketry - AQM-37 Jayhawk {Kit} (K-109) (November 08, 2008)
• Scratch - Deanston Marauder {Scratch} (October 26, 2008)
• Roachwerks Custom Turnings - X-20 Dyna-Soar Nose Cone {Component} (October 24, 2008)
• Semroc - V-2 {Kit} (XES-K22) [2008-2013] (October 12, 2008)
• Scratch - Boot Hill {Scratch} (September 20, 2008)
• - (September 12, 2008)
• Semroc - Gee'hod {Kit} (KA-15) (August 18, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Helix (24mm) {Kit} (August 11, 2008)
• RocketChutes.com - 12" and 18" Parachute {Component} (August 11, 2008)
• Semroc - V-2 {Kit} (XES-K22) [2008-2013] (August 02, 2008)
• Heavenly Hobbies - Backdraft {Kit} (August 02, 2008)
• Quest - D5 {Motor} (August 02, 2008)
• Estes - StrikeFighter {Kit} (July 26, 2008)
• - (July 16, 2008)
• Scratch - Landshark 2.0 {Scratch} (July 14, 2008)
• Scratch - Hydro-1L {Scratch} (July 02, 2008)
• Scratch - SpaceShipY {Scratch} (June 22, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Double Helix (13mm) {Kit} (June 14, 2008)
• - (June 14, 2008)
• Scratch - Tarkus II {Scratch} (June 14, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Helix (13mm) {Kit} (June 14, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Double Helix (18mm) {Kit} (June 14, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Helix (18mm) {Kit} (June 14, 2008)
• Scratch - El Cheapo Pyramid {Scratch} (June 09, 2008)
• Hartle Engineering - Solid Resin Nose Cone {Component} (June 02, 2008)
• Semroc - Golden Scout {Kit} (KV-4) (June 02, 2008)
• Scratch - Mini-Toobah {Scratch} (June 02, 2008)
• Scratch - Eiffel's Nightmare {Scratch} (June 01, 2008)
• Scratch - Talos {Scratch} (May 29, 2008)
• Estes - Patriarch {Kit} (1895) [2006-2008] (May 24, 2008)
• Eric Truax - M.A.G.P.I.E. {Plan} (May 24, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Whirlwind Monocopter (24mm) {Kit} (May 22, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Dragonfly Monocopter (18mm) {Kit} (May 18, 2008)
• Scratch - Grizzly Behr Monocopter {Scratch} (May 17, 2008)
• - (May 04, 2008)
• Scratch - Micro Darmok {Scratch} (April 19, 2008)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer on 29mm (April 19, 2008)
• Scratch - SpaceShipSqrt(-1) {Modification} (April 19, 2008)
• Scratch - Give 'Em The Finger {Scratch} (January 01, 2008)
• Scratch - Fat Boy (7 x 18mm Motor Eater) {Modification} (October 25, 2007)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Yamikazi {Kit} (October 24, 2007)
• - (October 16, 2007)
• Estes - Sizzler Starter Set {Launch/Starter Set} (1906) (June 16, 2007)
• Scratch - Mirror Image {Scratch} (August 26, 2006)
• Scratch - El Tubo Loco {Scratch} (August 20, 2006)
• Scratch - Ringer {Scratch} (August 20, 2006)
• Scratch - AquaBottleBat {Scratch} (August 20, 2006)
• - (August 01, 2006)
• Scratch - Little Joe I {Scratch} (August 01, 2006)
• Model Minutes - G-200 Carrier (July 11, 2006)
• Scratch - Aqua-Lander {Scratch} (July 11, 2006)
• Scratch - Aqua-Orion {Scratch} (July 11, 2006)
• Scratch - Quadrophenia {Scratch} (June 18, 2006)
• Scratch - Noodle Toober {Scratch} (May 22, 2006)
• Scratch - Crew Exploration Saucer {Scratch} (April 17, 2006)
• Scratch - Birdhouse, Version 2 {Scratch} (November 10, 2005)
• ARA Press - Spaceship Handbook {Book} (November 10, 2005)
• Scratch - Whirlygig-24 {Scratch} (October 12, 2005)
• Scratch - CrayShipOne {Scratch} (July 14, 2005)
• Scratch - Birdhouse, Version 1 {Scratch} (July 13, 2005)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Delta Flying Saucer 38mm (18") {Kit} (July 07, 2005)
• Scratch - Massive Gassive {Scratch} (June 22, 2005)
• Qmodeling - Stiletto (June 06, 2005)
• Ellis Mountain Rocket Works - Ellis SU J110 {Kit} (June 06, 2005)
• Aerotech - G77R Reload for RMS 29/120 {Motor} (May 07, 2005)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Super Cinco (April 25, 2005)
• Scratch - 58mm JATO {Scratch} (April 25, 2005)
• Ellis Mountain Rocket Works - Ellis SU J228 {Kit} (April 25, 2005)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Ultra Delta Flying Saucer {Kit} (April 25, 2005)
• Estes - X-Prize SpaceShipOne {Kit} (March 19, 2005)
• - (January 14, 2005)
• Semroc - Recruiter {Kit} (KV-22) (December 13, 2004)
• - (November 08, 2004)
• Giant Leap Rocketry - Spherachute PLUS+ (November 04, 2004)
• - (October 25, 2004)
• Scratch - Gone Batty {Scratch} (October 17, 2004)
• Semroc - SLS Sky Hook {Kit} (KLV-9) (October 09, 2004)
• Estes - Phinagain Cruise Missile (October 09, 2004)
• Currell Graphics - SpaceShipOne (Version X1) {Kit} (October 06, 2004)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Hourglass 24mm {Kit} (September 12, 2004)
• Scratch - Fat Boy - 3 x 4 {Scratch} (September 01, 2004)
• Scratch - Talk Radio {Scratch} (August 18, 2004)
• Scratch - Twice Removed From Yesterday {Scratch} (August 01, 2004)
• Aerotech - G79 RMS Motor {Motor} (July 25, 2004)
• Scratch - Killer Bee {Scratch} (July 24, 2004)
• QuickBurst - Rocket Rack (18") (July 15, 2004)
• - (July 01, 2004)
• Giant Leap Rocketry - Aerospace Composite Fins (July 01, 2004)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Qubit 18mm (April 16, 2004)
• Scratch - Upscale BLU-97B Cluster Bomb {Scratch} (April 01, 2004)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Qubit 13mm {Plan} (March 01, 2004)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Qubit 24mm (March 01, 2004)
• Modification - BLU-97B Cluster Bomb (24mm) {Modification} (November 21, 2003)
• Estes - GBU-24 Paveway III {Kit} (2053) [2003-2005] (November 21, 2003)
• Scratch - Shai-Hulud {Scratch} (September 20, 2003)
• RocketHead Rockets - Mylar Parachute (12in) (September 20, 2003)
• Modification - Deuce's Wild to Deuce-XL5 {Modification} (September 10, 2003)
• FlisKits - A.C.M.E. Spitfire {Kit} (SP007) (August 16, 2003)
• Scratch - Sweat-Stained Clifton Tracking Station Hat of Death {Scratch} (July 01, 2003)
• FlisKits - Deuce's Wild {Kit} (CL002) (July 01, 2003)
• Essence Aerospace Technologies - 18mm Lambda-Class Shuttle {Kit} (July 01, 2003)
• - (June 15, 2003)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Delta Flying Saucer 24mm (6") {Kit} (April 22, 2003)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Delta Flying Saucer 13mm (4") {Plan} (April 22, 2003)
• McCoy's Micro Wonder Works - Bomarc (April 01, 2003)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer (Aeroshell) {Kit} (April 01, 2003)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer (12") {Kit} (March 22, 2003)
• Currell Graphics - Airship R-100 {Kit} (March 22, 2003)
• Paper - Matchhead XL-5 {Paper} (March 22, 2003)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer 38mm (12") {Kit} (March 22, 2003)
• - (March 22, 2003)
• Essence Aerospace Technologies - 18mm Lambda-Class Shuttle {Kit} (January 14, 2003)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer 29mm (10.25") {Kit} (November 15, 2002)
• Scratch - Push Me Pull You {Scratch} (November 01, 2002)
• Scratch - The Amazing Underperforming Mono-Nano-Copter {Scratch} (October 10, 2002)
• Scratch - Lobbin' Bobbin {Scratch} (October 01, 2002)
• Scratch - Cicada Killer {Scratch} (October 01, 2002)
• THOY - Snipe {Kit} (PK-501) [1988-1993] (October 01, 2002)
• Quest - Nike Smoke {Kit} (2007) [1994-] (October 01, 2002)
• Modification - Mini Marz Lander {Modification} (August 10, 2002)
• Estes - Big Dipper Daddy {Kit} (August 01, 2002)
• Scratch - XR-71 Green Burd {Scratch} (July 18, 2002)
• Scratch - G125 {Scratch} (July 18, 2002)
• Estes - Space Shuttle {Kit} (1284) [1976-1998] (July 01, 2002)
• Giant Leap Rocketry - Avionics Bay (3.9-inch) (July 01, 2002)
• - (June 20, 2002)
• Modification - Micro V2/Blitzkrieg Booster {Modification} (June 20, 2002)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer 24mm (9") {Kit} (June 20, 2002)
• Shrox Industria - SHX-15 (June 20, 2002)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Micro Maxx Flying Saucer {Plan} (May 10, 2002)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Micro Maxx BIC Stic {Plan} (May 10, 2002)
• Scratch - Fireball XL5 {Scratch} (April 20, 2002)
• - (April 01, 2002)
• Rocketflite - Magnelite {Supplies} (March 10, 2002)
• - (March 01, 2002)
• Scratch - Standard Cray-ARM {Scratch} (November 20, 2001)
• Scratch - Micro Slam Dunk {Scratch} (November 20, 2001)
• Pratt Hobbies - GO Box (October 20, 2001)
• Scratch - DoubleTree Pen-Roc {Scratch} (October 10, 2001)
• Scratch - Micro Titan III-C MOL {Scratch} (October 01, 2001)
• Scratch - My Little Cupcake {Scratch} (October 01, 2001)
• Scratch - Micro Viking {Scratch} (October 01, 2001)
• DG&A High Power Rocketry - Lazarus {Kit} (July 20, 2001)
• Scratch - The Whole Enchilada {Scratch} (May 01, 2001)
• Scratch - Stratosphere {Scratch} (April 23, 2001)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer 24mm (7.25") {Kit} (January 01, 2001)
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Cone Rocket 24mm {Kit} (January 01, 2001)
• Aerocon Systems - Surplus Nylon Parachute (36" and 66") {Component} (January 01, 2001)
• Scratch - One Shot {Scratch} (November 25, 2000)
• Scratch - 'Scuse Me {Scratch} (November 11, 2000)
• Scratch - Mini V2 {Scratch} (November 01, 2000)
• QuickBurst - Ignitors {Supplies} (November 01, 2000)
• Public Enemy - Ultra FatBoy (3) (October 15, 2000)
• Estes - Skinny Mini {Kit} (880) [1987-1990] (September 09, 2000)
• North Coast Rocketry - Big Brute {Kit} (K-53) [1986-?] (May 04, 2000)
• Apogee Components - Monocopters {Book}
• Scratch - Deuce-XL5 {Scratch}
• Scratch - Tiger Shark {Scratch}
• Aardvark Rockets - AIM-4C Falcon {Kit}
• Shadow Composites - Video Set
• Scratch - Skyrocket {Scratch}
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• Art Applewhite Rockets - Dragonfly Monocopter (18mm) {Kit}
• Estes - Helio Copter {Kit} (1995) [1988-1996]
• RailButtons.com - Matt's Rail Buttons {Component}
• Quest - Tomahawk {Kit}
• Point 39 Productions - LDRS-XIX Video {Video}
• Scratch - Fat Boink {Scratch}
• Scratch - Margin of Error {Scratch}
• Scratch - The Grand Whazoo {Scratch}
• Giant Leap Rocketry - Motor Retainer (38mm)
• Scratch - Great Googly Moogly {Scratch}
• Scratch - Project Orion Test Vehicle {Scratch}
• Roachwerks Custom Turnings - 2.6 Poplar Nosecone {Component}
• Scratch - GI Joe {Scratch}
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• Scratch - Scrap-Rocket 2 (SR2) {Scratch}
• Art Applewhite Rockets - Flying Saucer Spyder (4")
• Scratch - Dust Devil {Scratch}
• Scratch - DC Pod Racer {Scratch}
• Scratch - M.M.X. (MicroMech-X) {Scratch}
• Scratch - Upscale Big Brute {Scratch}

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