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 Rocketry Club: Northeast Florida Association of Rocketry (Inactive)

NEFAR Bunnell Blast Cancelled - Field Lost (2018-11-09)

From the N.E.F.A.R. Facebook page: Ladies and gentlemen, It is my sad duty to announce the cancellation of this weekend’s launch along with the permanent cessation of all launch ... [Read More]

Fire and Forget - GOODBYE! (2010-07-10)

I went to the monthly NEFAR launch in Bunnell, Florida. The Fire and Forget rocket was one of my first out of eight launches today. The RSO read my description: "Anyone who finds it can keep it to ... [Read More]

Jolly Roger Model Profile (2010-08-08)

After staining the fins on the Sky Hook, I was reminded of another recent build. This model does resemble the The Big Red Max, only with a nautical theme. The skull and crossbones carry more of a ... [Read More]

New Estes LED Launch Controller (2011-01-27)

Estes has already sent out new LED launch controllers to TRF members for testing. Their reviews are now being posted - here's mine: At Jaunuary's NEFAR launch in Bunnell , Florida, John Bishop gave ... [Read More]

Darrell Mobley (2011-08-12)

I just read that Darrell Mobley has passed away. Darrell ran the Rocketry Planet websites and forums. I was fortunate to meet Darrell once at a NEFAR launch in Bunnell, Florida. Like so many in the ... [Read More]

The Big Fix! - Scavenger (2013-06-11)

After a hard landing at the May NEFAR launch, the Scavenger needs a new upper tube. The ejection charge pushed off the nose cone but not the parachute. This should be any easy repair. I've ... [Read More]

Composite engine to Black Powder Staging? (2015-11-17)

From the October 11 N.E.F.A.R. launch, I posted this picture and copy:  I did a double take when I read the name on Scott Border's Ascender. Clever and funny. The booster was a composite F51, ... [Read More]