Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 4:53PM There's a story on the NAR website that we should all read. The NAR has released its report on range safety and it's available for download. Link is here: http://nar.org/launchingsafely.html
News Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 4:47PM From the Aerotech website 11/14/05: AeroTech's 24mm F21W single-use Econojet motors have been placed on production hold. AeroTech has been unable to obtain phenolic casing of sufficient quality and quantity to continue manufacturing them using the current design. As a result, F21Ws have been removed from all current in-house orders.
News Sunday, January 8, 2006 at 4:44PM For those of you who might have missed it, this is from the Aerotech website: AeroTech has designed a Delay Drilling Adapter (DDA) that permits the adjustment of AeroTech 29 & 38mm high-power RMS-Plus� delay elements using the CTI� ProDAT� 38mm delay drilling device (ProDAT� not included, available separately from CTI� dealers).
News Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 6:30PM Well, after getting roo-roo'ed by some punk kid that took out our site(s), we're back. Jean has spent a lot of time working behind the scenes on getting our site back and now we're ready for content. SEND ME STUFF !!!
News Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 8:30AM Everyone: The December Launch is a go at Williams Farm this coming weekend Dec 17th and 18th. I know it is the holiday season and we are all very busy, however, give yourself a little break and come out if not for just a little bit. We will have Estes rocket kit give-a-ways all day. Steve donated a bunch of kits last month and we want to give them away for Christmas. We will have a Christmas card for the Williams family so please come by and sign it. Ms Williams has been real nice to give me some pecans and other vegetables throughout the year, I would like to return the favor and bake them something. I may make them one of my Mom's award winning Rum pound cakes, I think the may like that. Also the 2006 membership drive has begun, please Renew or join in. We will also have the T-Shirts for sale, they would make a nice Christmas gift for that special rocketeer in the family. Sizes from Youth Med to Adult 2XL.
News Monday, December 12, 2005 at 11:45AM Hey all you Rocket Junkies and junkettes; Hope you've been good this year, cause it's that time of year again that you are hopeing that Santa has you on his Good List. Well, just in case you think Santa may not bring all the kits you are wishing for, Good News. The Hobby Lobby stores have another 1/2 off (50%) sale *all this* week on all Rocket kits and starter sets. The two locations are in the University area of Harris boulevard and University City Blvd, and the area at hiwy 51 and Independence. The one at University I know has a good stock of Estes, Century and some other brand kits. This could be a good chance to get a Big Daddy and other pricey kits for half price. More information to follow about our Dec Launch on the 17th and 18th, so stay tuned. Till then, keep those exhaust nozzles clear. Roy
News Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 2:00PM Welcome, congratulations and Happy Post-Thanksgiving wishes to everyone.
The November rocket launch was great. We knew that being the weekend prior to "T" Day, that the turnout wouldn't be really high, but it turned out really great for those who could come out and play.
Saturday the 19th, the weather was mostly calm with a small intermittent breeze with lots of sun that that ended up keeping the temperature comfortable.
We had 12 fliers signed in who put up a total of 34 flights, burning a total of 53 engines. That includes clusters and multi-stagers. Bob Strauss's cluster flights accounts for the majority of the additional engines burnt.
News Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 6:45AM Everyone: Launch this weekend Nov 19th and 20th. Saturday - 11:00-5:30 Sunday - 11:00-5:30, Ken Allen from Performance Hobbies is scheduled to be there, I would call ahead and pre -order what you can. No Port-a-John this launch. Will have meetings to discuss nominations for Club officers for 2006 season at 3:00pm Thanks, Ralph
News Monday, October 17, 2005 at 11:45AM Everyone: Since our regular ROCC Web site was hacked, we've only been able to have limited information displayed while Jean and Doc try to rebuild our Web site after the Hacking and build a new server and get things back in place. For you real diehards who need last minute updates you can look at my (Ralph Roberts) personal site: http://pages.prodigy.net/rocketralph/ . This a quick and easy site I did that I can add too and change. I have updated the latest information I have including a recent conversation with Kip Friday night. Please see the front page update and rest of the year schedule as it stands right now. Hope this helps. Ralph Roberts ROCC Prez
News Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 8:15AM Everyone: There will not be a launch this weekend, Oct 15th and 16th. The Soy Beans are still in the field. However, I did speak to Kip and harvesting of the North field may start next week. I think that a 3rd weekend in November maybe doable. He will confirm with me once he starts to harvest. Now, if he gets done early would you all want to have a early launch in November? This would give us two chances to fly in November. Now remember this is tentative. There is also a possibility we can get Ken from Performance hobbies down on the 20th of November, Sunday. I will have to firm up with him as soon as we get the word from Kip. Just wanted to pass along what I know right now. Thanks, Ralph
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