Rocketeer's Corner

Rocketeer's Corner Posts

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    Captain, she's on fire! (2016-07-25)
    The National Association of Rocketry (NAR) hosts two big launches every year - the National Sport Launch (NSL) at the end of spring and NARAM in the summer. NSL is what we call a "fun fly"; ... [Read More]

    Breaking news from the rocket vendors! (Part 2) (2020-07-29)
    One of the best features of the NAR manufacturer's forum is that you are exposed to new ideas and products beyond your normal hobby experience. This was the case for me and vendor #6, Cris Erving of ... [Read More]

    A blustery club launch (2022-02-14)
    Looking down the flight line (Click to enlarge). HARA held its monthly launch this past Saturday. The day started off well, sunny and reasonably warm for mid-February, but the wind picked up ... [Read More]

    Vendor review - Apogee Components (2022-03-18)
    I decided some time ago that I should occasionally write reviews of some of the vendors I patronize - to heap praise on the things they do right (which is often) and to keep them honest when they ... [Read More]