Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:53AM http://www.foxtrot.com/2013/04/28/
I love this strip...
For the big picture of what's happening in space...
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1304/ssmissions_frohn_1366.jpg
Enjoy.... dr
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 7:57PM Hey all... John Bergsmith had a thought the other day that since the April launch is supposed to be a camp out launch, that we try and have a night launch.
Basic rules would be: FAR 101, 3.3 lbs and under, G & under, capped altitude at either 1000 or 1500 feet, rocket would need to be illuminated for the entire flight, with all major parts having some illumination in case of seporation, and you'd need to pass a preflight inspection before the close of the flight day before dinner break so you can fly that evening.
Thoughts? Please post in the comments so we can get a guage of interest level...
Thanks,
dr
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 7:50PM Sandy's report on the NAR winter contest results, long delayed by weather, that we finally got a chance to fly in March. Thanks in advance to all who flew, and let's work on the next contest you all would like to see. Click the "Read More" link for all the gorey details...
Monday, March 25, 2013 at 7:17AM Here's Roy's post-launch report on the windy March 16-17 launch. Saturday we were trying to stay under the max wind speed and Sunday was just the opposite until about 4 in the afternoon, with flights coming right back to the pads. What a wild St. Pat's day! Click the "Read More" link as usual... dr
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 9:44PM What a windy Saturday, but what a great change on Sunday! Congrats to the contest winners, check out all the great photos in the gallery! & good luck to the TARC & USLI teams... lots going on this past weekend!
Thanks all... dr
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 9:54AM It's a great day to shop in the ROCC store, Cafe Press is offering 31.4% off with the coupon code "INFINITY" at check-out time till 11:59 PM Pacific time on 3-14-2013
dr
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 9:16PM Faith & B'Gorrah, it Saint Paddy's Day this weekend! Bring you tamo'shanters and your Green motors & lets have a blast!
With any luck,the weather fronts are going to cooperate and we should have a nice weekend.
Sandy is up for the contests, much postponed as they were by the weather, and so is the golf ball launch, so there's lots to do.
Ken is due to be on site on Saturday, so bring your empty rangeboxes and fill 'm up!
More later, 'till then, go n-eitlímid earraí piriteicniúla
dr
Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 5:18PM Just a reminder that it's a ROSCO sport launch down in Orangeburg SC on the 9th and 10th . That means all flyers and sizes of rockets are welcome but no research motors.
If you've gotta fly then it's just a few hours down the road. Go to their website for more information.
Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:26AM Rain... Snow... Sleet... Mud... some elongated spheroid match... all were Conspiring Against Us!!! But at last, on February 2nd, we got in our January launch! (well, most of it anyway) Here's Roy's post-launch report on the whole enchilada...
Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 8:15PM I got this from the website... I ran in to this person at the Hobby Town while shopping... is there any one that can help her out? (Doc R.)
Quoted text:
Your Name: Christy Flynn
Your Email: cflynn at micharter dot org (make the usual punctuation-dr)
Subject: School Visit Request
Message: Hello! I met someone from your club at the HobbyTown USA on Harris Blvd earlier today. I have a group of 15 students who will be building and launching level 1 rockets on Thursday or Friday of this week (1/31 or 2/1) while the majority of their classmates are attending SpaceCamp in Huntsville. I realize it's short notice but we would welcome a rocket expert to help guide them through the launch & answer questions. Please let me know as soon as possible if anyone would be available either day 8:00a-1:00p. The only time that is not available is 11:00-12:00 on 1/31 due to a scheduled guest speaker. The address for Mountain Island Charter School is 14516 Lucia Riverbend Hwy, Mt Holly, NC 28120. My phone number is 704-663-9373 and the school number is 704-827-8840.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Christy Flynn
6th Grade Science Teacher