The latest launch day was rather short due to scattered wind and showers. We did get about seven launches off the ground before we had to pack it up:
Category: Blog Posts
Interesting Project in the most recent issue of Sport Rocketry Magazine
The project here:
MESTLER Mission Launch (Catastrophic Failure) 7/22/2016 (www.ANDRAC.co) was impressive. It was a shame they had a motor failure, but do hope they can attempt it again.
Spaceport America CUP coming in June 2017
Launch Magazine Articles of Interest
Rocketry Terms
Some Topics in Model Rocketry
We have said Model Rocketry was educational as well as fun. What can you learn about flying a little rocket?
Here are a few things:
What can carry on with you through life from the hobby of rocketry
Latest Launch activities
Model Rocketry magazine archives from 1968 to 1972
Ninefinger.org web site has some great collections of rocketry related items as well as modeling techniques and much more hobby related items for those interested:
http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/ModelRocketry/ModelRocketry.html
Introduction to High Powered Rocketry Basics
Memories of STS-51
I recently found some items from the past. I still had the parking pass from my sister and Brother in-law that was working at Patrick Air Force base back then. The day before shuttle launch of STS-51 I had just graduated from my MOS school in Virginia. I drove for 12 hours non stop until I made it to my sisters house at Merit Island to attend the launch.
STS 51 pass Kennedy Space Center Rules
The liftoff was picture perfect and the shuttle really moves fast up to its destination.
