New Year's Launch is a GO!

A look ahead to a New Years Launch

We're trying to guage participation if we have a New Year's Day launch, right now it's predicted to be a high of 32 and winds of 8-10mph from the NNE (away from Mr. Simpson's property, but towards the tree line)

If you'd be up for it, please send a message to us via email ASAP!

rocketrycarolina (at) gmail (dot) com

Thanks!!

EXTRA, EXTRA.... Wanna go to an Air Show?

We got an email from Paul Schaefer yesterday that I wanted to pass on...  

Good morning, We, (Tripoli nc) Michael Gunter and myself are displaying and catering at the Warbirds over Monroe airshow next weekend.      (edit... event website is HERE)

We are fund-raising for a full scale Nike Ajax project and recruiting for Tripoli. We are in need of any assistance available. 50,000 people are expected to attend the show.

Volunteers would be greatly appreciated.

We appologize for the short notice but it took awhile for us to get final nod from the organizers.

We are bringing our launch trailer with 1/2 scale Nike Ajax, Our 22' rocket grill.

The half-scale project is 16" dia. build,  18' tall rocket, name is TBD.

We are bringing food donated by US foods And Chandler Foods to cater and raise funds for the full scale Nike Ajax project, to be a 37' tall 2 stage project.

The menu is Brunswick stew, Janitas Carolina Stew, Pork BBQ, cornbread, cookies, etc.

We just need some physical assistance if you guys have or know of any younger folks to help serve food. Michael and I get so caught up in the presentation it's hard to do it all. (we are both disabled.)

We can offer some, but not a lot of money for your time, maybe $8 an hour?? 

Please get in touch ASAP...

Chef Paul Schaefer, L3

TRA# 12075

NAR# 28085

email:  Chefice99@hotmail.com

Cell 919-621-0290

So it sounds like an interesting opportunity if you can help out, spread the word to our rocketry buddies & see some cool stuff along the way!

dr

Not long now!!

As Summer winds down and the air starts to get a little cooler, a rocketeer's thoughts turn to...  AP!

Just saying, we're not long from the next season of flying at Kip's farm in Midland, time to start dusting off those range boxes and making sure all your fins are attached.

To get you in the spirit of things, here's a little piece put together at KQED for their Quest program... 

LINK

 See everybody soon!

Doc R.

48 years ago...

Where were you?

 

I was sitting in our living room with my parents and my Grand Mother, who as a child had seen the Wright brothers fly, watching this 48 years ago. 

Here's a LINK to Nasa's image gallery on Apollo 11...  enjoy!

Doc R.

Invite from NRVR in Blackburg, VA

We've had an invite to go to Blacksburg VA from Tweeks!

Details:  

Are you all interested in coming up to our “Big Summer Launch” July 15-16th? We'll be having multiple clubs.. motor vendor.. food vendor.. 3-4 clubs in attendance.. etc.

All attendees should RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1912745032273697/

Attendees who want to reserve a car/canopy setup space must also put in request in the event comments. (first come first serve)

Send any questions directly to us at officers@nrvr.org

Thomas "Tweeks" Weeks

NRVR

Website is HERE

dr

NASA videos worth a look...

A couple of great NASA videos that hit the site this week, the first I wanted to bring to your attention is one on Sounding Rockets. It explains how they're used and a bit about why they're the right choice for some missions. 

Next up is one about Cube Sats, a subject that's near & dear to Dr. Doug's heart, having worked on some.

The last one is from the NASA USLI site, a great introduction video on HP rocketry.

Thanks, and keep building!  dr

May launch update

Kip's crop situation is, well, there's no other way to say it, they're really TALL!

Ralph & I worked out at the farm a couple weekends ago and I found my lost Luna rocket (which was nice) but the oats in the north field where it was were beard-deep!!

Bottom line, we're not flying in May. 

Good side, we may very well get a June launch in so we'll keep you up to date. 

"Children of the Oats" by Ralph Roberts

April 22 & 23 Launch Report

Unfortunately weather conspired against us in April, with high winds on Saturday and a day full of Rain canceling Sunday. Roy couldn't make it out so I'll take a stab at doing the launch report. Remember, if you have photos that you want me to post in the gallery send them over to: rocketrycarolina (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Space-X has a sense of humor

I watched the first re-launch of Space-X hardware the other day with great admiration, but heard something go by in the commentary that I just had to do some more research on. The 2 drone recovery ships are named the  "Just Read the Instructions" and the "Of Course I Still Love You"!

Here's a LINK to the Wikipedia article. 

dr