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MTMA Model Rocket launch and NRC is NO GO
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The Saturday, October 12, 2019 launch at Harmon Field has been canceled due to threat of rain.
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The Saturday, October 12, 2019 launch at Harmon Field has been canceled due to threat of rain.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Tomorrow 9/28/2019 Launch is GO!
#go
Weather is great! We're still on for night launch!
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Weather is great! We're still on for night launch!
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Tomorrow 9/28/2019 Launch is GO!
#go
Yes I will bring the Red Max.
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Yes I will bring the Red Max.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Tomorrow 9/28/2019 Launch is GO!
#go
Tomorrow's launch is on, starting a 3:00 PM. Reminder - bring some food to pass for the pot luck dinner. The forecast is about a 50% chance for rain at 5:00 pm, but those odds go down after that time.
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Tomorrow's launch is on, starting a 3:00 PM. Reminder - bring some food to pass for the pot luck dinner. The forecast is about a 50% chance for rain at 5:00 pm, but those odds go down after that time.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Carl McLawhorn Memorial Fly-Off #7
In honor of Carl McLawhorn October 19-20, 2019 Saturday, 9-5pm and Sunday, 9-2pm Hosted by Pittsburgh Space Command, NAR Section 473 Location - Weber Farm, 595 Tie Line Road, Grove City, PA NAR NRC Me
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In honor of Carl McLawhorn October 19-20, 2019 Saturday, 9-5pm and Sunday, 9-2pm Hosted by Pittsburgh Space Command, NAR Section 473 Location - Weber Farm, 595 Tie Line Road, Grove City, PA NAR NRC Me
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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MTMA Kit Bash Contest #1
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Sorry Mark. I recall now that you did call the model a Soyuz TM. It was an epic kit bash.
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Sorry Mark. I recall now that you did call the model a Soyuz TM. It was an epic kit bash.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
· #4472
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MTMA Kit Bash Contest #1
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We had five entries for MTMA Kitbash Contest. They were Bill Berger, Gary Stricker, Mark Recktenwald, John Eck, and Eric Hudnell. Each rocket was built using only the contents of an Estes Sprint XL ki
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We had five entries for MTMA Kitbash Contest. They were Bill Berger, Gary Stricker, Mark Recktenwald, John Eck, and Eric Hudnell. Each rocket was built using only the contents of an Estes Sprint XL ki
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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MTMA NRC Launches
During October our regular launches will also be sanctioned by the National Association of Rocketry as NRC Launches. "NRC" means, National Rocketry Competition. It's kind of like an ongoing National m
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During October our regular launches will also be sanctioned by the National Association of Rocketry as NRC Launches. "NRC" means, National Rocketry Competition. It's kind of like an ongoing National m
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Handbook of Model Rocketry
HEADS UP! Because of some very generous donors, MTMA is now offering the Handbook of Model Rocketry for only $5.00. There are very limited quantities available, and I'm limiting sales to one copy per
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HEADS UP! Because of some very generous donors, MTMA is now offering the Handbook of Model Rocketry for only $5.00. There are very limited quantities available, and I'm limiting sales to one copy per
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Handbook of Model Rocketry
I plan on offering brand-new paperback copies of G. Harry Stine's, Handbook of Model Rocketry, 7th edition, for sale at all upcoming launches. Price is at my cost - $13.87. I am not making any profit
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I plan on offering brand-new paperback copies of G. Harry Stine's, Handbook of Model Rocketry, 7th edition, for sale at all upcoming launches. Price is at my cost - $13.87. I am not making any profit
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Kevlar shock cord
The 300-lb braided kevlar line that I installed in my Estes Fat Boy (the original BT-80 version) has held up well since 2002 or so. It's pretty thin stuff so it's not like I'm coiling up a rope inside
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The 300-lb braided kevlar line that I installed in my Estes Fat Boy (the original BT-80 version) has held up well since 2002 or so. It's pretty thin stuff so it's not like I'm coiling up a rope inside
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Kevlar shock cord
Here's an inexpensive source for kevlar shock cord. I always replace the rubber shock cords that come in Estes kits with this stuff. The 250 lb. test line is perfect for model rockets, packs well, and
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Here's an inexpensive source for kevlar shock cord. I always replace the rubber shock cords that come in Estes kits with this stuff. The 250 lb. test line is perfect for model rockets, packs well, and
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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We are GO for launch tomorrow
#go
Ben and Nathan will get to fly in the morning. I know your schedule. No worries.
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Ben and Nathan will get to fly in the morning. I know your schedule. No worries.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Possible launch field in Alliance
I move that we move further discussion to the member-only forum. -W
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I move that we move further discussion to the member-only forum. -W
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Possible launch field in Alliance
Landfill was operated by BFI. Need to confirm.
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Landfill was operated by BFI. Need to confirm.
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Possible launch field in Alliance
We could check out that landfill while we're at it. After checking out the sky diving club's website, the model airplane's club website, and airport website, and pictures of corn fields, my initial en
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We could check out that landfill while we're at it. After checking out the sky diving club's website, the model airplane's club website, and airport website, and pictures of corn fields, my initial en
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Possible launch field in Alliance
I'd like to visit and meet with the owner, but Sundays are a no-go. Earliest Saturday for me is Sept 7. I'm open to meeting down there on a weekday after work in September. It's just an hour south of
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I'd like to visit and meet with the owner, but Sundays are a no-go. Earliest Saturday for me is Sept 7. I'm open to meeting down there on a weekday after work in September. It's just an hour south of
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Pick up after yourself
After every launch I end up picking up people's spent igniters off the field. At the last launch there were some particularly obnoxious large spent igniter leads left on the ground by the rail. I set
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After every launch I end up picking up people's spent igniters off the field. At the last launch there were some particularly obnoxious large spent igniter leads left on the ground by the rail. I set
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Possible launch field in Alliance
On close inspection of the aerial, and the Balsa Bees website, the field has some nice corn fields too. About three miles north is the closed Willow Creek Landfill. Three-thousand foot square area of
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On close inspection of the aerial, and the Balsa Bees website, the field has some nice corn fields too. About three miles north is the closed Willow Creek Landfill. Three-thousand foot square area of
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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Possible launch field in Alliance
It's a better model rocket field than Harmon. It looks like the 1,500 foot rule might preclude high power. Still interested...
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It's a better model rocket field than Harmon. It looks like the 1,500 foot rule might preclude high power. Still interested...
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
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