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Corkscrew 2 Build Backstory (2011-03-05)
Here's a fun, easy to build design by Bruce Levison . The CORK SCREW won him first place in the FlisKits Design of the Month Contest in October, 2003. Here's how Bruce described his entry: October ... [Read More]
New Version of Open Rocket, 1.1.4 (2011-03-09)Download the FREE software HERE I've played around with the trial version of RockSim before. I fly Odd-rocs, it usually seemed like too much work to input all the non-standard parts. I hate learning ... [Read More]
New Version of Open Rocket V 1.5.5 (2011-06-15)The newest version of Open Rocket is now available! You can find it here: http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ This is version 1.5.5 and includes updates to the printing system for use on Windows. If ... [Read More]
NEW Open Rocket Software Version 1.1.9 (2011-11-27)The newest version of Open Rocket is now available! You can find it here: http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ If you haven't downloaded this free simulator you are missing out! While it doesn't have ... [Read More]
Ranger Clone Build Part 11 Fin Line Prep (2012-04-06)After looking online, I found a Rocksim file for the Ranger. This file only had a single 18mm engine so it was closer to a Big Bertha with an added payload section. I added the two other engines to ... [Read More]
More Interesting A10 and A8 Engine Comparisons (2014-06-30)I ran across this engine comparison chart on the Apogee website CLICK HERE Scroll down to the bottom of the page. These are RockSim altitude comparisons. Granted, ... [Read More]
Estes Suggestions From TRF (2015-01-20)John Boren from Estes (Jumpjet of TRF) asked for product suggestions: "Maybe someone can start a positive thread on what people believe Estes should produce, and no, the B14 motor isn't going to ... [Read More]
Cadet Cruiser In Open Rocket (2015-02-11)Before anybody complains, I don't have much experience plotting model parts into Open Rocket. Still, I gave it a shot. I took the RockSim simulation for the Sky Eagle off the Apogee website ... [Read More]
18mm to 24mm Conversion TIP (2015-11-04)At club launches I've seen three different Mini Fat Boys fly unstable when converted from a 13mm to an 18mm standard engine. I always think: " Add 1/2 oz. of nose weight!" I haven't built an 18mm ... [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]
NARCON Manufacturers Forum (2021-01-30)The "virtual" NARCON is actually a great value at $25.00, considering you usually pay for gas, hotel and food. The Zoom style broadcast had some issues. T he format is fairly new to all ... [Read More]
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