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Starship Epsilon at Centuri (2011-07-09)

I was reading through TRF archive and came across a thread by Bob Sanford. Bob worked for and developed the Initiator design for Enertek and later Aerotech. He took a trip to Phoenix and Centuri in ... [Read More]

Tampa TTRA Launch November 19. 2011 (2011-11-21)

I almost didn't go to the Tampa TTRA launch today. I had a evening show scheduled and realized the venue was only ten miles from the TTRA site! So, it was a launch in the afternoon then banjos at ... [Read More]

Tampa TTRA Launch December 15, 2012 (2012-12-16)

I drove to Oviedo, FL (JonRocket.com Headquarters) to pick up Roger Smith. He had a new camera and put it to good use today! Still pictures are mine, all action shots were taken by Roger. Roger's ... [Read More]

More Kit Instructions! (2013-06-13)

The Canadian Rocket Store has scanned many kit instructions including the new Rocketarium models. Simply go to: http://www.allrocketengines.ca/ And find a model you are curious about. Go to the ... [Read More]

RCS, Inc. (Aerotech) and Quest Aerospace, Inc. Announce Merger (2013-07-18)

  As seen today on Rocket Reviews.com: Aerotech and Quest Announce Merger Check out the complete story HERE [Read More]

Quest / Aerotech Holiday Specials (2013-11-23)

I went to the Quest website HERE to check the availability of the Q2G2 igniters. I read on a forum that they were on back order. The opening page had specials: A Big Dog  kit with a "Free" ... [Read More]

Small Parts Orders (2014-03-11)

I got my Quest X-15 parts packs yesterday. The body tube and centering rings were not in the parts pack, you'll need those Quest parts to make the model. An ST-7 engine mount tube fits the Quest ... [Read More]

Quest Q2G2 Availability? (2014-05-03)

75Granville posted on TRF about the out of stock Quest Q2G2 igniters: "Was poking around the Apogee website today, and in the Upcoming Products section(s) they show Quest motors. (Bottom of ... [Read More]

Quest Response to Out Of Stock (2014-11-25)

After much speculation about igniters and supplies, Bill Stine posted this on TRF:  OK, here's an official response from Quest: First, NO, Q2G2 igniters are NOT gone forever and you will be ... [Read More]

RMS? Whaa . . . (2015-02-01)

I know, I've gone over to the dark side. Not really, I had launched a few Enerjet E engines in the late 1970s. I ordered this 24/40 reloadable engine casing for use in some heavier models that ... [Read More]

Quest Kits and Parts To Be Made in the U.S.A.? (2015-12-03)

December1 on YORF, CTRRockets posted the question: "I was in my local hobby shop looking for a kit and some engines and I asked for Quest engines. They told me they have been having issues with ... [Read More]

Is Quest Ill? (2016-01-05)

Is Quest ill? That question was posted by Blackshire on YORF. If you visit the Quest website ( CLICK HERE)  and click on most engine listings you get this message: "This item is currently Out ... [Read More]

More Quest 18mm Composite Engine Information (2018-03-10)

Bob Jablonski (Starlight Model Rockets and Countyline Hobbies) posted these on Facebook - thrust curves for upcoming Quest composite 18mm engines. The upper picture is the thrust curve from a C14-5 ... [Read More]

ModelRockets.us Nexus Rocket - No Glue, No Cutting! (2018-09-17)

Every major vendor has their own version of a "school rocket". All claim theirs is easy to build. This new NEXUS model from Discount Rocketry - ModelRockets.us might have the winning design edge. ... [Read More]

New Products at NARCON (2020-03-08)

On the NAR Facebook page -  John Wilkerson posted some pictures from the NARCON Manufacturers Presentation. I'm sure there were other products, these seemed the most interesting. Matt Steele ... [Read More]

NARCON 202 Manufacturer's Forum (2020-03-19)

On TRF, Winston posted a link to the 2020 NARCON Maunfacturer's Forum.  The video was produced by Apogee.  CLICK HERE At 0:01 -  AEROTECH - Available in the Fall, Q-Jets will ... [Read More]