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Rush The Band Tribute Rocket
Rush The Band Tribute Rocket
Back in September, I thought about a theme for a Tripoli Tampa field-friendly rocket I was going to build. It was a LOC Precision Phantom 438 with an electronics bay. During my visit to the LOC Precision factory, I learned that Dave and Jason played in a band and were big Rush fans. So, I decided to create a Rush the Band Tribute Rocket.
Other Tribute Rockets
Ryan Callahan Rocket
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AIAA Rocket Testing Workshop
AIAA Rocket Testing Workshop
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) holds a propulsion exposition every year. Part of the exposition are ancillary workshops on topics in the propulsion arena. One of these workshops was held at the Zucrow Laboratories on Purdue University’s Lafayette, Indiana campus. I attended this workshop with about 50 other scientists, industry professionals, students, and two…
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Model Rocketry Electronics
Model Rocketry Electronics and dual delployment
Back in my childhood, there were no electronics for model rocketry. Integrated circuits and semiconductors were just starting to be produced commercially. Although Estes did have a manual camera rocket, I never purchased one. Today, it is a different story. Model rockets are flying altimeters, flight computers, GPS radios, high-definition video cameras, and even remote-control gliders. So,…
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Model Rocketry Propulsion
Model Rocketry Propulsion - an introduction and some manufacturers
In the first article of this series, Return to Model Rocketry, I discussed some of the kits and kit manufacturers that exist today. However, a rocket without some way to propel it into the sky is just a cardboard, fiberglass, or carbon fiber tube. This article will talk about model rocketry propulsion in its various forms.
Various Motors (more…)
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Tripoli Tampa May 2019 Launch
Tripoli Tampa May 2019 Launch report with a video and fantastic Mercury Redstone build.
It was a beautiful day at the Varn Ranch for the Tripoli Tampa May 2019 launch. The winds in the morning were very light and they picked up slightly around midday. Consequently, a lot of large impulse launches were conducted. Notably, two of the M impulse launches were Tripoli Level 3 Certification flights. Both flights were successful
High Power Launch Pads (more…)
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Return to Model Rocketry
Return to Model Rocketry starting with rocket kit manufacturers.
I came across high power rocketry while searching on the web a couple of years ago. I had not flown a rocket since the 1970s. So, I started doing some more reading, contacted the local Tripoli Prefecture (Tripoli Tampa) and ordered my first kits. As a result, I have gotten my Tripoli certifications, contributed to the local club leadership, and started this blog. This post will detail some…
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LOC PRECISION Factory Visit
Report on my LOC PRECISION factory visit this week in Plymouth, Wisconsin
It was a cold, rainy day when I drove into the town of Plymouth, Wisconsin. The GPS said to go to the big blue building. An email from Jason said to enter the door with the karate sign over it and look for the sign. Finally, I saw the sign over the door. The door that started my LOC PRECISION factory visit.
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USF SOAR Two-Stage Rocket Launch
USF SOAR Two-Stage Rocket Launch on April 21, 2019
In my report yesterday, I mentioned the fact that the winds were too strong for any high altitude launches. One of the rockets scheduled to launch was the University of South Florida Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry’s huge two-stage rocket project (Codename: TAURUS). So, here are the pictures and video of the USF SOAR Two-Stage Rocket Launch.
USF SOAR Construction Team (more…)
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Tripoli Tampa April 2019 Launch
Tripoli Tampa April 2019 Launch Report (20APR2019)
With a major weather front passing through the area on Friday, it was a very windy day! Consequently, the decision was made to get all the pads set up and hope for the best from the winds. The skies were perfectly clear. So, the Tripoli Tampa April 2019 Launch was a go!
Tom’s Rockets American Flag in the winds. (more…)
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NARCON 2019 Report
NARCON is the National Association of Rocketry‘s annual technical conference. The site for this year’s NARCON was the launchpad of America’s space program, Cape Canaveral. So, what follows is my NARCON 2019 report.
NARCON Host
Held once a year at a different location, NARCON is a great way to make new friends and reconnect with old friends. Attendees can learn about developments in the…
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Tripoli Tampa February 2019 Launch
Tripoli Tampa February 2019 Launch Report
It was a beautiful day at the Varn Ranch. The Prefecture’s usual suspects, USF students, and Boy Scouts all showed up yesterday for our monthly fun. What fun you ask? Why the Tripoli Tampa February 2019 Launch, of course.
Tripoli Tampa Brain Wizards (more…)
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Adding Rockets to the Toolkit
Start adding Rockets to the Fun with Rockets Toolkit
This article will provide instructions on how to add your rockets, pictures, and launches to the Fun With Rockets Toolkit. The FwR Toolkit is a database of kits, motors, cases, and launch fields that a visitor can use as an aid to their rocketry hobby.
Database Menu Items
One feature of the Toolkit is the ability of a user to add their own rockets to the database. I am not good at writing…
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Post 4283 Rocket Launched
VFW Post 4283 Charity Rocket Launched and Recovered
It was a windy day when the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4283 rocket launched. The launch location was Tripoli Tampa’s home field just north of Plant City, Florida. Despite the wind, we had a good turn-out for the launch and I think that everyone enjoyed themselves.
Altitude Attained – 3951 feet
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Fun With Rockets Toolkit
Fun With Rockets Toolkit is launched
I have not posted in almost a month. The holidays were partly to blame. However, the development and release of a web application is the primary reason for the vacation. So, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Fun With Rockets Toolkit.
Fun With Rockets Toolkit Logo (more…)
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LDRS 38 Master Plan
LDRS 38 Master Plan
In August 2018, Kloudbusters put out a press release announcing that their field will be the site of the next Tripoli Large Dangerous Rocket Ships (LDRS) Annual Launch. I was at AIRFest this year, and enjoyed my time on the flight line. So, it is only natural that I would want to attend the LDRS next year. With that, what follows is my LDRS 38 Master Plan.
Big Rocket – LDRS 37 (more…
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Tripoli Tampa December 2018 Launch
Tripoli Tampa December 2018 Launch
After a rainy start to the morning, the Tripoli Tampa Rocket Association launch took place on December 15th, 2018. The weather did not look good when I got up. After a few texts and Facebook messages, I loaded up the car and headed to the field.
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VFW Post 4283 Launch
VFW Post 4283 Launch
Next month I am going to launch a rocket on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) Post 4283which is based in Dade City, Florida. They are always looking for ways to raise money to cover their operating expenses and to make capital improvements. They also like to gamble a little bit…. So I thought that I would build a rocket and let people buy predictions on how high it will fly. The winner…
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