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Rec-models-rockets-archive-name: rockets-faq/part01 Posting-Frequency: weekly Last-modified: 1998 November 16 URL: http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rockets/rmrfaq.toc.html Rec.Models.Rockets FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): PART 1 OF 14 GENERAL INFORMATION This portion of the r.m.r FAQ is maintained by Buzz McDermott, at (E-Mail Removed). Comments, criticisms, suggestions and corrections for this section should be sent to that email address. 1.1 What, exactly, is a 'model rocket' versus a 'high power' rocket? Where do liquid fueled and homemade rocket motors fit in? What about amateur rockets? 'Model', 'high power', 'advanced', and 'amateur' are all terms which have many definitions, depending to whom you are speaking. In r.m.r., and in the FAQ documents, the definitions (if any) accepted by the NFPA, National Association of Rocketry, and Tripoli High Power Rocketry Association are used. If these definitions conflict the NAR definition is used. 'Model rockets' are rockets that conform to the guidelines and restrictions defined in the NFPA 1122 document. These rockets weigh less than 1500 grams, contain less than 125 grams of total fuel, have no motor with more than 62.5 grams of fuel or more than 160 NS of total impulse, use only pre-manufactured, solid propellant motors, and do not use metal body tubes, nose cones or fins. One inconsistency with this is the CPSC definition of a model rocket motor, which by their definition must contain no more than 80NS total impulse. NFPA document 1127-94 contains the most complete definition of a model rocket and the model rocket safety code. This is the same safety code as adopted by the NAR. 'Large Model Rockets' is a term used in the FAA FAR 101 regulations. It refers to NAR/NFPA model rockets that are between 454 and 1500 grams (1 to 3.3 pounds) total liftoff weight or contains more than 113 grams but less than 125 grams of total fuel. 'High power rockets' are rockets that exceed the total weight, total propellant or single motor total impulse restrictions of model rockets, but otherwise conform to the same guidelines for construction materials and pre-manufactured, commericially made rocket motors. High power rockets also allow the use of metal structural components where such a material is necessary to insure structural integrity of the rocket. High power rockets have no total weight limits, but do have a single motor limit of no more than O power (40,960NS maximum total impulse) and have a total power limitation of 81,920NS total impulse. NFPA document 1127-1985 contains the most complete definition of a high power rocket and also the high power rocketry safety code. This safety code has been adopted by both the NAR and TRA. Metal bodied rockets are allowed by NFPA 1127 where metal is required to insure structural integrity of the rocket over all of its anticipated flight. 'Amateur' rockets covers all other non-professional rockets that do not meet the criteria for model or high power rockets. This includes metal bodied rockets, liquid or hybrid fueled rockets, and rockets with any type of homemade rocket motor. 'Experimental' rockets is an ambiguous term. In the early 1980's it was used (reportedly coined by the magazine 'California Rocketry') to describe rockets that exceeded the model rocket limit at that time (1 pound total liftoff weight and no motor above F power). More recently, it has been used by the Tripoli Rocketry Association to describe the class of rockets that use pre-manufactured solid or hybrid rocket motors but that do not qualify as high power rockets. This includes metal bodied rockets and those with more than 80,000NS of total power. 'HPR-lite' is not any type of 'official' rocket designation but has been used to refer to rockets that exceed the old NFPA model rocket limit of 1 pound but still qualify as NFPA model rocket under current guidelines. These rockets typically use E through G power and are built with much the same techniques as high power rockets. This term originated in the internet 'rec.models.rockets' newsgroup. It should be noted that this term refers to legal model rockets, not any type of high power rocket, and might therefore be misleading to many. The term 'Large Model Rocket' should be used instead. Another term that has no formal definition but is more and more being used in the literature is 'hobby rocketry'. This term includes both model and high power rockets, but excludes amateur rockets. The term 'consumer rocketry' has also been used, and means the same thing. The term 'non-professional rocketry' encompasses all forms of model, high power and amateur rocketry. Finally, the editor of this document wishes to get on his soapbox for just one moment and add the term 'stupid rocketry' to cover all those who attempt to casually produce their own rocket fuel and/or motors without the benefit of very serious study, and implementation, of the processes involved and safety measures required. Especially note that this comment is NOT aimed at serious amateur rocketry organizations, college level research, etc. End of soapbox. ------------------------------------------------- 1.2 NFPA, FAA, DOT, ... Who are all these organizations and how do they affect the rocketry hobby? DOT (Dept. of Transportation) regulates shipping of rocket motors and reloads. CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) regulates what may and not be sold as a 'consumer' items at the retail level. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is responsible for airspace control and regulates flights of rockets that exceed 1 pound and enter FAA regulated airspace. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) makes recommendations for use of non-professional rocket motors. Although the NFPA only makes recommendations, most state and local laws concerning the use of model rockets are based, at least in part, on NFPA recommendations; especially NFPA 1122. The NFPA also has a draft definition and safety code for High Power rockets, NFPA 1127. BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) has responsibility for regulations concerning storage and use of explosives. This agency has taken a recent interest in looking into how high power rocket motors are stored and used. ATC (Air Traffic Control) You must notify the nearest FAA ATC center prior to flying Large Model Rockets or High Power Rockets. ------------------------------------------------- 1.3 What is the current legal status of model and high power rocketry in the U.S.? A. FAA Regulations: * Rockets containing less than 113 grams of total fuel and weigh less and one (1) pound do not require any type of FAA notification and are not restricted by the FAA except where they pose a threat to aircraft. * FAA "large model rockets" (see the definition in #1, above) require that the nearest Air Traffic Control center (ATC) be notified of the launch between 24 and 48 hours prior to the launch. This is notification and not permission. In the U.S., try calling 1-800-WX-BRIEF to get the number of the ATC center nearest you. * FAA High power rockets (weighing more than 3.3 pounds, containing HPR motors, or containing a total of more than 125 grams of fuel) require a formal waiver be approved by the FAA and activated prior to the launch. Refer to the full r.m.r FAQ (dated 1 Oct 94 or later) for more complete details. * NOTE THAT THE FAA DOES NOT PLACE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON FUEL-PER- MOTOR OTHER THAN THE TOTAL LIMIT OF FUEL. HOWEVER, MOTORS WITH MORE THAN 62.5 GRAMS OF FUEL ARE HIGH POWER ROCKET MOTORS AND REQUIRE HIGH POWER CERTIFICATION TO FLY. This does allow HPR certified flyers to conduct low-end HPR launches (with up to about 240NS composite motors) without having to obtain a waiver. * Remember that HPR waivers, ATC notification and high power certification are all separate issues and must all be properly followed. B. CPSC Regulations/Restrictions: * G class model rocket motors (80.01-160.00NS total impulse) have been classified as high power by the CPSC. They are considered model rocket motors by the NFPA. These motors are now restricted for sale to buyers 18 years of age or older. This includes the sale of G reloadable motors. C. DOT Shipping Restrictions: * Most single use rockets motors with less than 62.5 grams of propellant are now classified as UN 1.4s and can be shipped via UPS (with a HAZMAT fee) or regular parcel post. * Most reloadable rocket motor fuel grains weighing less than 62.5 grams each are now classified as 'flammable solids' and may be shipped via UPS (with HAZMAT fee) or regular parcel post. * The UPS HAZMAT fee is now $10 * Any single use rocket motor containing more than 62.5 grams of fuel, and any reloadable motor fuel grain weighing more than 62.5 grams are classified as UN 1.3c, or Class B, explosives. These motors and reload grains may be shipped ONLY via Federal Express to certain designated shipping points. * Aerotech has announced it has received an exemption for single use motors up to K class and reload grains for at least L, and possibly M class motors, which allow these motors and reload grains to be shipped UPS ground in the same manner as motors containing less than 62.5 grams of propellant. Aerotech says these are now shippable as class 4.1 flammable solids. D. BATF Restrictions: * Any rocket motor or reloadable fuel grain containing more than 62.5 grams of propellant is now classified by the ATF as a Class B Low Explosive. This includes Aerotech reloads from J power and up. * You must have a federal Low Explosives Users Permit (LEUP) to legally purchase Class B rocket motors, reloads, and thermalite except under certain restricted circumstances. * You must have a federal LEUP to legally store rocket motors or reload grains which contain more than 62.5 grams of propellant. * You must comply with federal low explosives regulations when transporting and storing Class B rocket motors. * You must be 21 years of age to obtain an LEUP. E. Other High Power Restrictions: * You must be 'high power certified' to fly high power rockets. * The NAR and Tripoli both have programs for obtaining high power certification. You need to join one or both of these organizations if you want to fly high power rockets. * You must be at least 18 years of age to become high power certified. ------------------------------------------------- 1.4 I would like to get into Large Model Rockets. What are my options? Who has NAR certified E, F and G motors today? The following manufacturers currently have NAR certified E, F and G motors, as indicated. Motor Class Manufacturer Propellant Type E Flight Systems, Inc. Black Powder E Aerotech/Apogee Composite (ammonium perchlorate) F Flight Systems, Inc. Black Powder F Aerotech/Apogee Composite (ammonium perchlorate) G Aerotech Composite (ammonium perchlorate) There are 18, 21, 24, 27 and 29 mm diameter motors available. One manufacturer (Aerotech) has reloadable motor casings for 18, 24, and 29 mm motors. Several manufacturers sell rockets designed for E through G powered flight. Refer to the previous list of addresses and get a few catalogs. R.m.r readers have recommended kits from NCR, THOY, LOC, Aerotech, Vaughn Brothers, and others. Look for the following minimum features in E through G powered kits: - plywood or fiber centering rings rather than paper or cardstock - plywood, thick plastic, or G10 fins rather than balsa - thicker motor tubes - cloth rather than plastic parachutes - thicker-walled body tubes Remember to build these models stronger than smaller model rockets. Use CA and epoxy rather than white or yellow glue. These rockets will have to survive much higher stresses than smaller model rockets. ------------------------------------------------- 1.5 Is the proper term rocket 'engine' or rocket 'motor'? I don't know. I don't really care. And neither should you! In this document 'motor' and 'engine' are taken to mean the same thing and both refer to "the thing in the rocket which makes it go 'whoosh!!' (or 'roar', if flying high power :-)". If you want a sure way to start a fight with a fellow rocketeer, just argue that whatever term he/she uses is the wrong one. ------------------------------------------------- 1.6 What do the letters and numbers on a model rocket motor mean? The NAR has developed a motors classification scheme which has been mandated by NFPA 1122 and most state regulations. This system specifies the motors total impulse class, average thrust, and ejection charge delay. This is printed on any motors certified by the NAR. the pieces are as follows, given the example: E15-10W The first letter indicates the power range, as specified in the table below. The number to the left of the dash is the average thrust of the motor, in newtons. The number to the right of the dash is the approximate ejection delay in seconds starting at the time of motor burnout. The final letter is an optional manufacturer designation for motor or fuel type. Note that letter designating total impulse of the motor specifies an impulse *range*, not an exact total impulse. For example, there are G motors that have anywhere from 90 to 160 NS of total impulse....an Aerotech G42 is rated at 90NS and a G40 is rated at 120NS. Motors with more than either 62.5 grams of total propellant or have more than 160NS of total impulse are considered High Power motors. You must be certified to purchase and fly these motors. Soon, it may also become necessary to have a license to store high power motors. Andrew Mossberg ((E-Mail Removed)) recently posted this chart to rmr, which includes approximate propellant weights for maximum impulse motors for each class: P O W Low High Low High 200 ISP Propellant E Limit Limit Limit Limit Weight R (NtSec) (NtSec) (lbsSec) (lbsSec) (grams) (lbs) = ======= ======== ========= ========= ======== ======= A 1.26 2.5 0.28 0.56 1.3 0.0028 B 2.51 5.0 0.56 1.12 2.5 0.0056 C 5.01 10.0 1.13 2.25 5 0.0112 D 10.01 20.0 2.25 4.5 10 0.02 E 20.01 40.0 4.5 9 20 0.04 F 40.01 80.0 9 18 41 0.09 G 80.01 160.0 18 36 82 0.18 H 160.01 320.0 36 72 163 0.36 I 320.01 640.0 72 144 326 0.72 J 640.01 1,280.0 144 288 652 1.44 K 1280.01 2,560.0 288 575 1,305 2.88 L 2560.01 5,120.0 575 1,151 2,609 5.75 M 5120.01 10,240.0 1,151 2,301 5,219 11.5 N 10240.01 20,480.0 2,301 4,602 10,438 23.0 O 20480.01 40,960.0 4,602 9,204 20,875 46.0 P 40960.01 81,920.0 9,204 18,409 41,751 92.0 Currently, consumer rocketry stops at rockets with a total of no more than 81,920NS of total impulse. Anything larger than that is by definition an amateur rocket. ------------------------------------------------- 1.7 What is a CATO? Is it CATO pronounced KAY-TO or CAT-O? The following definition has been posted to r.m.r. by Jack Hagerty, ((E-Mail Removed)) editor of the excellent r.m.r Glossary. For even more complete information on the term CATO, refer to the glossary. A motor failure, generally explosive, where all the propellant is burned in a much shorter time than planned. This can be a nozzle blow-out (loud, but basically harmless), an end-cap blow-out (where all of the pyrotechnic force blows FORWARD which usually does a pretty good job of removing any internal structure including the recovery system) or a casing rupture which has unpredictable, but usually devastating, effects. Another form of CATO is an ejection failure caused by either the delay train failing to burn or the ejection charge not firing, but the result is the same: the model prangs. Opinions on the meaning of the acronym range widely. Some say it's not an acronym at all, but simply a contraction of 'catastrophic' and should be pronounced 'Cat-o' (which sounds better than 'cata' over PA systems :-). Others maintain that it is an acronym but disagree on the meaning, offering a broad spectrum of 'CAtastrophic Take Off,' 'Catastrophically Aborted Take Off,' 'Catastrophe At Take Off' and the self referential 'CATO At Take Off.' The acronym crowd pronounces it 'Kay-Tow', like the Green Hornet's side kick. It has been pointed out, though, that all of the above are 'post-hoc' definitions since LCO's were using the term over range PA systems long before any formal acronym was established. ------------------------------------------------- 1.8 When a consumer rocket motor fails (i.e., CATOs) does it explode or detonate? To be precise, consumer rocket motors do NOT 'detonate'. Black powder rocket motors 'deflagrate'. Detonation involves the creation of super- sonic shock waves. Use the term 'explode' when discussing CATOs involving split motor casings, holes blown out the sides of models, etc. ------------------------------------------------- 1.9 Why don't I just make my own model rocket motors? Shouldn't I be able to custom-make better, more powerful motors at a cheaper price? This subject has been hotly debated on r.m.r. It is one of those 'emotional' subjects that find people either firmly for or against. The bottom line is that rec.models.rockets is primarily a newsgroup for discussing *consumer* rocketry (which covers model rocketry and high power rocketry). Some amateur issues are discussed, but these are not the primary focus of the group. Manufacturing your own rocket motors can be a very dangerous thing to do, unless done properly, and with extreme care. The odds are you will not make motors that are of any higher quality, total impulse, reliability, or cost less than pre-manufactured consumer rocket motors. It is the opinion of the editor(s) of this FAQ that you should NOT try to manufacture your own motors. If, however, you insist on partaking in amateur rocketry, then the editor(s) of this FAQ urge you to get in contact with an established amateur rocketry group for guidance and assistance. --------------------------------------- Copyright (c) 1996, 1997, 1998 Wolfram von Kiparski, editor. Refer to Part 00 for the full copyright notice. |
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Rec-models-rockets-archive-name: rockets-faq/part02 Posting-Frequency: weekly Last-modified: 2002 May 14 URL: http://www.ninfinger.org/~sven/rockets/rmrfaq.toc.html Rec.Models.Rockets Frequently Asked Questions: PART 2 OF 14 NAMES AND ADDRESSES Last update: May 29, 2002 This portion of the r.m.r FAQ is maintained by Wolfram v.Kiparski. If you notice any errors, inconsistencies, or ommissions, kindly email Wolf, at (E-Mail Removed) so that it can be corrected. --------------------------------------- 2.1 Are their any national-level rocketry organizations which I might join? What services do they offer? National Association of Rocketry Model and high power rocketry for P.O. Box 177 aerospace modelers in the U.S. and Altoona, WI 54270 around the world. (800) 262-4872 - sanctions contests and records - NARAM and NSL yearly national (E-Mail Removed) competition and sport launches http://www.nar.org/ - Liability insurance for rocket flying activities Complete information is - "Sport Rocketry" magazine available at the NAR's - Motor safety certification (model web site. and high power rocket motors) - High Power (Level 1-3) flyer certification - NARTREK continuing education program Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. High power rocketry enthusiasts P.O. Box 970010 - Sanctions & insures high power Orem, UT 84097-0010 rocket launches http://www.tripoli.org - High power certification - Yearly national sport launch (LDRS) --------------------------------------- 2.2 What are the addresses of some the rocketry manufacturers and suppliers? Do they offer catalogs? Here is a list of rocketry manufacturers and suppliers. The list is divided into a number of categories. Each address appears only once, but may in fact qualify to fit into more than one category. The rocketry industry is rather dynamic, so if this list is six months old, it may be out of date. The editor(s) of this FAQ can not verify if the companies are, or are not in business. Reasonable attempts have been made at completeness, though it is reasonable that this list may not be complete. If you notice any errors or omissions, kindly email Wolf at (E-Mail Removed), and the corrections will be applied ASAP. Caveat Emptor --------------------------------------- 2.2.1 Model and High Power Rocket Manufacturers - kits/motors/supplies/etc. AAA Model Aviation Fuels OUT OF BUSINESS Aardvark Rockets mid-to-high power kits http://www.aardvarkrockets.com parts and supplies, custom work Aerospace Specialty Products Scale and competition kits, parts, P.O. Box 1408 G-10 fiberglass, adhesives, abrasives, Gibsonton, FL 33534 mylar parachutes, sheeting, and tape http://www.asp-rocketry.com Catalog - $2.00 Aerotech, Inc. Composite motors, reloadables (B - M) 3100 E. Charleston Blvd. Large model rocket kits; high Ste. 123 power rockets, parts, supplies Las Vegas, NV 89104 Hybrid motors (702) 641-2301 (702) 641-1883 FAX (E-Mail Removed) http://www.aerotech-rocketry.com Apogee Components rocket motors 1/4A - F 1431 Territory Trail Micro Motors (10.5mm) Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3323 Composite B and C motors (E-Mail Removed) Long burn D, E, and F motors (Timothy Van Milligan) Kits, supplies, and software (719) 535-9335 Educational materials and books http://www.ApogeeRockets.com Catalog - see website Binder Design mid-high power rocket kits P.O. Box 13376 parts and components Salem, OR 97309 experimental (503) 581-3180 phone/fax (E-Mail Removed) online ordering http://www.binderdesign.com/ Blackhawk R&D mid-high power rocket kits 1 Grand Central Park parts and supplies Suite 2152 fiberglass parts specialist Keyser WV 26726 (304) 788-7660 online ordering (E-Mail Removed) http://www.blackhawkrd.com/ Centuri Engineering OUT OF BUSINESS 9/81 Phoenix, AZ Cesaroni Technology, Inc. Reloadable rocket motors P.O. Box 246 38mm G - J impulse range 2561 Stouffville Road also mfgs Hypertek Hybrid motors Gormley, Ontario CANADA L0H 1G0 http://www.cesaroni.net/ http://www.pro38.com/mainpage.html Cluster R See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R' Competiton Model Rockets OUT OF BUSINESS 12/87 Alexandria, VA (see Pratt Hobbies) Cosmodrome Rocketry E - H power scale rocket kits 1724 W. Great Oak Dr. Tucson, AZ 85746 online ordering (520)295-1529 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.cosmodromerocketry.com/ Custom Rocket Co. Model rocket kits and parts somewhere in Arizona Doctor Rocket Licensed manufacturer of Aerotech (E-Mail Removed) compatible reloadable motors. http://www.drrocket.com/ Dynacom High power rockets (fiberglass P.O. Box 85 and composite components). Boston, PA 15135-0085 Catalog - $3.00 (412) 751-9515 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.Dynacom-Inc.com/ Eclipse Components OUT OF BUSINESS Edmonds Aerospace Model rockets and competition 13326 Preuit Place kits, B/G, R/G, RC/G Herndon, VA 22070 Inexpensive, and reputedly of (703) 471-9313 high quality. (E-Mail Removed) http://Members.aol.com/RobEdmonds/Edmonds.html Energon Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS Estes Industries, Inc. Model rocket kits & motors P.O. Box 227 Largest rocketry manufacturer 1295 H Street 1/2A through E engines Penrose, CO 81240 (719) 372-6565 (719) 372-3419 FAX (800) 525-7561 (800) 820-0202 replacement parts http://www.estesrockets.com/ Fat Cat Rockets, Inc. unique custom rocket kits 1465 Orlando Circle model rocket through high power Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 298-1363 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.fatcatrockets.com/ Flight Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS Hawk Mountain Enterprises All fiberglass mid-high power kits RD 1 Box 231 G-12 fiberglass tubing, FR4 phenolic New Ringgold, PA 17960 sheet, kevlar, fiberglass nose cones, (570) 943-7644 and more... (570) 943-2735 fax Online ordering (E-Mail Removed) Catalog and tube sample: $2.50 http://hawkmountain.blastzone.com/ Holverson Designs, Inc. Model rocket kits, rocket/gliders 25075 Co Hwy L20 launch pads, tubes and parts Soldier, Iowa 51572 Centuri-equivalent tubing (E-Mail Removed) http://pionet.net/~holvrson/index1.html Hypertek Hybrid high power rocket mfg. by Cesaroni Technology motors and launch systems. P.O. Box 246 (I, J, L, and M total impulse) 2561 Stouffville Road Gormley, Ontario CANADA L0H 1G0 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.hypertekhybrids.com/mainpage.html Kosdon East reloadable rocket motors c/o Paul Robinson E-M impulse range 5 Old Bridge St. South Pelham, NH 03076 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.kosdon.com/ (The) Launch Pad midpower and clustered model rocket 477 North Carolina Road kits and plans. Manquin, VA 23106 specializes in scale military missiles (E-Mail Removed) Catalog - $2.75 http://www.the-launch-pad.com/ (see part 07 of this FAQ) Lawn Dart Rocketry model rocket kits 879 Westfield Row reproduction classic kits Acworth, GA 30102-6900 helicopter duration kits (E-Mail Removed) CogAero dealer http://www.lawndartrocketry.com/ LOC/Precision Large model rocket kits; high P.O. Box 470396 power rocket kits; Broadview Heights, OH 44147 parts and supplies; (440) 546-0413 Catalog - $4.00 (440) 546-7942 fax http://www.locprecision.com/ Maximum Thrust Rocketry Big kits for Big HPR a division of RDS formerly HOTT Rockets http://www.maximumthrust.com/ see also Rocket Dyanamic Systems entry Model Rectifier Corporation OUT OF THE ROCKET BUSINESS Nordic Rocketry Model Rocket kits P.O. Box 1164 mid-power, high power Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-1164 Catalog - $1.00 (715) 424-0240 - free with email request (E-Mail Removed) North Coast Rocketry OUT OF THE BUSINESS Nova Hobbies scale model rocket kits PO Box 70547 space history oriented Fairbanks, AK 99707-0547 ASP kit (see part 7 of FAQ) (E-Mail Removed) (James Wentworth) Original Rockets, Inc. scale models of old kits for HPR P.O. Box 611722 Port Huron, MI 48061-1722 (810)982-3690 voice (810)985-4643 fax (E-Mail Removed) http://users.aol.com/rgilbert1/ori/ori.html Propulsion Polymers hybrid rocket motor systems RR#3 38mm I140 motor Smiths Falls, ON Canada K7A 4S4 http://propulsionpolymers.com/ Public Enemy Rockets mid-to-high power rocket kits RWW Distributing clustered, scale, etc. PO Box 6001 Catalog - $2.00 Moreno Valley, CA 92554-6001 909/243-7398 (E-Mail Removed) (Roy Weid) http://www.publicenemyrockets.com Public Missiles, Ltd. Large model rockets and high power 349 Cass Ave., Suite C rocket kits, parts, and supplies Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 phenolic tubing, G-10 fins (810) 468-1748 Catalog: $3.00 (810) 465-2911 FAX http://www.publicmissiles.com/ Qualified Competition Rockets Offers a wide variety kits for c/o Kenneth Brown competition rocketry, incl. 7021 Forest View Drive piston launchers, tubing, Springfield, VA 22150 NARTREK packages, publications http://www.cybertravelog.com/qcr/ inexpensive Catalog: SASE Quest/Toybiz Inc. Model rocket kits & engines (A-C), P.O. Box 42390 launch systems, and supplies 519 West Lone Cactus Drive Catalog: FREE Phoenix, Arizona 85989-2390 (800) 858-7302 (toll free) (602) 582-3438 (voice) (602) 582-3828 (fax) R.A.T.T. Works Hybrid rocket motor systems 1504-A Industrial Park Street 29mm and 64mm (H/I and K) Covina, CA 91722 launch rails and rods (626) 967-2242 (626) 967-9044 (fax) (E-Mail Removed) http://www.rattworks.night.net/ Rocket Dynamic Systems Big kits for HPR PO Box 801208 mid-HIGH power Santa Clarita CA. 91380-1208 (888) 692-9548 http://www.rocketdynesys.com/ Rocketflite BACK IN BUSINESS! 836 Houston Dr. Magnalite Igniters in kit form New Haven, IN 46774 ignition systems (E-Mail Removed) (Greg Dyben) http://www.rocketflite.com/ Rocketman Enterprises, Inc. High power rocket kits, recovery 8337 Penn Avenue South systems, videos and launch Bloomington, MN 55431 support systems (800) 732-4883 Catalog - $3.00 (612) 884-3424 FAX http://www.the-rocketman.com/ Rocket R & D HPR kits and supplies, also 209 N. Main Street THOY/Cluster R dealer Homer, IL 61849 tubes, centering rings, parts, (217) 896-3041 nose cones, chutes. (217) 896-3042 (FAX) http://www.rocketrd.com/ Rogue Aerospace Corporation Model rocket kits, parts, and P.O. Box 596 supplies Lexington Park, MD 20653 Catalog - FREE (410) 326-3761 (508) 462-0729 fax (E-Mail Removed) http://www.rogueaerospace.com/ http://www.roguelight.com/ Scotglas Manufacturing fiberglass components 7215 Gillett Road nose cones Canutillo, TX 79835 (915) 877-4405 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.scotglas.com/ Shecter Rockets Model rocket kits and parts: 20505 E Clear Spring CT BT-5 to BT-55, inexpensive, Walnut, CA 91789-3887 Catalog - $1.00 http://www.geocities.com/fredeshecter/index.html Shrox Industria fantasy-scale model rocket kits (E-Mail Removed) http://www.shrox.com/ Smokin Rockets big high power kits 183 Walnut St. Northvale, NJ 07647 (E-Mail Removed) http://members.aol.com/SMOKINRKTS/home.html Stellar Dimensions OUT OF BUSINESS Tiffany Hobbies of Ypsilanti (THOY) See 'Rocket R&D/THOY/Cluster R' Trailing Edge Technologies Igniter manufacturer for all types of motors (214) 670 5244 micro through Level III HPR (E-Mail Removed) (Jim Turner) True Modelers Rocket Kits kits for the true modeler/craftsman P.O. Box 186 scale and scale-like model rockets Harbeson, DE 19951 (302) 684-5419 order online http://www.truemodeler.com/ Vaughn Brothers Rocketry Model and high power rocket kits 4575 Ross Drive kits and supplies; group launch Paso Robles, CA 93446-7320 systems (805) 239-3818 Catalog - $2.00 (805) 239-0292 (fax) (E-Mail Removed) http://www.vaughnbrothers.com/ VectorAero R/C Rocket Gliders (E-Mail Removed) (Kevin McKiou) Vulcan Systems, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS Yank Enterprises High power rocket kits 1004 Ollie Lane parts and supplies Plymouth, WI 53073 (920) 254-0657 (810) 454-0152 http://www.yankenterprises.com/ --------------------------------------- 2.2.2 Electronics/Recovery Systems/Other Rocketry Components and Supplies ACME Engineering composite fin canisters for HPR http://www.acmeaero.com/ conformal launch lugs Adept Rocketry Electronic stagers, timers, 2545 Overlook Drive altimeters, flight computers. Broomfield, CO 80020 Catalog - $2.00 http://www.diac.com/~adept/ Aero Pack International/Missile Systems Phenolic airframe tubing, 8190E Mira Mesa Blvd. 308 threaded aluminum motor Miramar, CA 92126 retainers (619) 566-2900 FAX http://www.aeropack.net/ The b2 Rocketry Company Parachutes for high power rocketry (E-Mail Removed) http://b2rocketry.home.mindspring.com/ Balsa Machining Services Balsa and hardwood nose cones, centering rings, 11995 Hillcrest Dr. transitions, and fins Lemont, IL 60439-4145 semi-custom work (630) 257-5420 Replica Estes/Centuri nose cones (630) 257-0341 (fax) Tower Launcher (E-Mail Removed) Catalog - download from web site http://www.balsamachining.com/ Black Sky Research Associates altimeters, timers, launch rails 3179 Roosevelt St. electic matches, ignition systems Carlsbad, CA 92008 38mm reloadable motors and reloads (619) 730-3702 (voice) hydrid motor dealer (619) 730-3704 (fax) high power kits (E-Mail Removed) http://www.blacksky.com/ Cotriss Technology OUT OF BUSINESS Emmanuel Avionics, Inc. OUT OF BUSINESS Giant Leap Rocketry most inexpensive phenolic tubing 6061 Hibiscus Drive on the rocketry market Baton Rouge, LA 70808 G10 fiberglass sheet (504) 769-6040 evenings and weekends fiberglass nose cones (504) 769-0710 FAX custom work http://www.giantleaprocketry.com/ Impulse Aerospace Ignition and recovery systems, 22833 Bothell Way SE, Suite 1148 launch pads, high power supplies, Bothell, WA 98021 tubular nylon, (800) 568-2785 http://www.homestead.com/impulseaerospace/ Jim Walston Retrieval Systems Electronic rocket locators 725 Cooper Lake Road, S.E. (transmitter/receiver) Smyrna, GA 30082 Catalog - FREE (404) 434-4905 (800) 657-4672 Mach 1 Industries Inc. Balsa-Ply specialty balsa plywood 20 W. Lake St. airframe tubing, nose cones, modeling Chisholm, MN 55719 supplies, and rocket kits (888) 225-4007 Catalog - FREE http://www.cpinternet.com/~mach1/ Missile Works Corp. R/C ejection systems, barometric altimeters 453 East Wonderview Ave. mid-high power scale kits Estes Park, CO 80517 flexible phenolic/kraft hybrid tubing (303) 823-9222 tel/fax online ordering http://www.missileworks.com/ North Country Radio CCD cameras, transmitter/receiver PO Box 53 Wykagyl Station kits, and other electronics New Rochelle, New York 10804-0053 suitable for rocketry use. (914) 235-6611 (914) 576-6051 fax http://www.northcountryradio.com/ Perfectflite microAlt Alitmeter - fits in BT-50 15 Pray Street Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-3444 http://www.perfectflite.com Pratt Hobbies Nomex recovery systems & cool rocket stuff 2513 Iron Forge Road altimeters, kits, kevlar Herndon, VA 20171 NiCad systems. CMR-style nose cones (703) 689-3541 (voice/fax) and egg capsules. (E-Mail Removed) Catalog: FREE http://www.pratthobbies.com Retro Rocket Works OUT OF BUSINESS Robby's Rockets Ignition and ejection P.O. Box 171 supplies Elkhart, IN 46515 Catalog: $1.00 in postage on (219) 679-4143 large SASE, or $2 for catalogs Sentell Enterprises Parachutes, streamers, and 104 Linden Drive other recovery devices. Hendersonville, TN 37075-2032 Catalog - $1.00 (800) 4-CHUTES (orders only) (includes fabric samples) (615) 822-6565 Sonic Systems Ltd Custom nosecone for LOC 7.67" 4509 East Hobart nice cones Mesa, Arizona 85205 Clear polycarbonate tubing Spherachutes Parachutes/recovery devices. 433 38th Ave. Catalog: $1 (includes fabric Greeley, CO 80634 sample) (877) 4CHUTES (E-Mail Removed) http://www.spherachutes.com/main.html Tango Papa Decals Reproduction decals from out of 1901 Mitman Rd. production Estes and Centuri kits Easton, PA 18040 Mars Lander kits, upscale decals, (610) 252-8543 decal paper, printer cartridges (E-Mail Removed) http://www.tangopapadecals.com/ Thrust Aerospace OUT OF BUSINESS Top Flight Recovery Recovery devices (parachutes, S12621 Donald Road X-form chutes, and streamers). Spring Green, WI 53588 Catalog: $2.00 (608) 588-7204 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.topflightrecoveryllc.homestead.com/ Totally Tubular rocket tube supplier - wide variety 10555 McCabe Rd. 6mm through 4.5" size Brighton, MI 48116-8526 couplers and rings (810) 231-6474 FAX hard to find items (E-Mail Removed) (Jim Fackert) nomex paper, kevlar cord http://www.totubular.com/ Transolve Corporation Timers, altimeters, location 6501 Sebert #3 beepers, etc. Cleveland, Ohio 44105 Catalog: FREE (216) 341-5970 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.transolve.com/Transolve/index.html Tru Point Products, Inc. Heavy duty launch pads 140 Baker St. Coloma, MI 49038 (616) 486-4611 http://www.trupoint.com --------------------------------------- 2.2.3 Miscellaneous suppliers For those of you who like to buy their tubing, balsa, and other materials in bulk, this section may have the supplier that you are looking for. Also included are suppliers of the kind of goods that many of us find useful for model and high power rocketry. While there are very many sources of materials from which one can build rockets, and there is no way that a list can completely cover this broad category. Here is a list of companies that have been mentioned on r.m.r., or have been recommended to the author. No company listed in this section is a rocketry specialty company. Many of the companies in the preceding sections also sell "raw materials," so rocketry-related questions are best directed to them. Ace Resin Resin casting and molding supply 7481 E. 30th St. polyurethane rubber and Tucson, AZ 85710 RTV rubber, supplies (520) 886-8051 http://crystaltower.com/aceresin/ Aerospace Composite Products Composite building materials 14210 Doolittle Drive fiberglass, kevlar, carbon San Leandro, CA 94577 Full line of supplies and orders: (800) 811-2009 equipment technical: (510) 352-2022 Custom fabrication and FAX: (510) 352-2021 specialty products (E-Mail Removed) http://www.acp-composites.com/ Alexander Aeroplane Company Composite building materials P.O. Box 909 Griffin GA 30224 (800) 831-2949 Catalog - FREE http://www.airsport.com/alexaero.htm Alumilite Corporation resin casting and molding supply 315 North Street resins and supplies Kalamazoo, MI 49007 will send literature, specs, (800) 447-9344 and cured samples on request (616) 488-4001 FAX http://www.alumilite.com/ American Science & Surplus All kinds of surplus, used, and 3605 Howard St. new equipment, gadgets, gizmos, Skokie, IL 60076 and useful odds and ends. (847) 982-0870 Their address here is for mail (800) 934-0722 FAX order, but they also have http://www.sciplus.com/ retail stores in Chicago, Geneva (IL), and Milwaukee. Balsa USA Balsa, basswood, plywood, P.O.Box 164 and adhesives, Marinette, WI 54143 fresh US-mfg CA (906) 863-6421 Wholesale prices (800) BALSA-US orders only Catalog - $2.00 http://www.balsausa.com/ Bare Metal Foil and Hobby Co. Por-A-Kast, Por-A-Mold dealer P.O. Box 82 urethane resin molding and Farmington, MI 48332 casting, adhesive metal foil, (248) 477-0813 decal paper http://www.bare-metal.com/ The Castolite Company casting resins 4915 Dean St. polyester resins and rubber Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4670 (815) 338-4671 FAX Composite Structures Technology Composite materials P.O. Box 622 fiberglass,kevlar,carbon,epoxy, Tehachapi, CA 93581 foam core, vacuum bagging, etc. (800) 338-1278 Catalog - FREE http://www.cstsales.com/ occasionally sells materials at bargain prices. Fibre Glast Developments Corp. Large supplier of composite 1944 Neva Drive materials, polyester and epoxy Dayton, OH 45414 resins, vacuum bagging equipment, (800) 821-3283 and all related supplies (E-Mail Removed) Catalog - FREE http://www.fibreglast.com McMaster-Carr Supply Company Looked everywhere? P.O. Box 440 Can't find that "rocket part" New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0440 anywhere? Give McMaster a call. http://www.mcmaster.com/ Micro-Mark Small tool company. 340 Snyder Ave. The company isn't small! Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-1595 Perfect tools for working on (800) 225-1066 rockets. http://www.micromark.com Middlesex Paper Tube Company, Inc. Large manufacturer of paper tubes P.O. Box 588 I.D.'s from 0.250" to 18.000" 345 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA 01851 (800) 466-9317 (978) 458-9317 FAX Para-Gear Equipment Co., Inc. Full-service parachuting supply 3839 West Oakton Street company. Skokie, IL 60076-3438 Parachute fabric, tapes, threads, 708/679-5905 cords, webbing, and hardware. 708/679-8644 - FAX Nylon, nylon, nylon!!! 800/323-0437 (orders - outside IL only) Catalog - $5.00 (refundable) http://www.para-gear.com/ Paramount Tube Division Large manufacturer of P.O. Box 80400 paper tubes. Fort Wayne, IN 46898 I.D.'s 0.093" - 12.000" (219) 484-4111 (219) 483-0393 FAX http://www.paramounttube.com/ Peck Polymers Japanese tissue for tissuing P.O. Box 710399 those contest gliders. Santee, CA 92072-0399 Dethermalizer fuse, wood, (619) 448-1818 free-flight glider kits http://www.peck-polymers.com/ Jetex dealer SIG Manufacturing Co., Inc. Balsa, basswood, plywood. 401-7 S. Front St. Wood building supplies for Montezuma, IA 50171-0520 hobbyist, and more... (800) 247-5008 (Orders) Catalog - $3.00, or order online http://www.sigmfg.com/ --------------------------------------- 2.2.4 Mail Order Sources This is a very incomplete list. Check out the pages of 'High Power Rocketry' or 'Sport Rocketry' for many more possibilities. Check your phone book too! Advanced Rocketry Group Ltd. (ARG) Model and high power rocket kits, 130 Matheson Blvd., East - Unit 10 parts, motors, and supplies. Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Y6 Also mfgs their own line of kits, (905) 501-0456 Imported Competition supplies, (905) 501-1846 fax airframe tubes, scale data, scale kits (E-Mail Removed) http://www.uk-air.com/arg/ Ballistic Bob Model and high power rocket kits, 1575 Catalina Blvd. parts, motors, and supplies San Diego, CA 92107 20% discount on everything (619) 224-6435 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.ballisticbob.com Belleville Wholesale Hobby Estes motors, 1944 Llewellyn Road rocket kits, supplies, etc., Belleville, IL 62223-7904 at 30-40% discount from (618) 398-3972 retail. (618) 398-3477 (fax) Catalog - $3.00 http://www.bellevillehobby.com/ Bobby Hall's Hobby House Model and high power rocket kits, 4822 Bryan Street parts, motors, and supplies Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 821-2550 Bruckner Hobbies Estes, Quest, Aerotech, Launch 3587 E. Tremont Ave. Pad, Top Flite Recovery, Bronx, NY 10465 1/2A - G motors. (718) 863-3434 (Info) Catalog - Free (800) 288-8185 (Orders only) http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/ Commonwealth Displays, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, 12649 Dix-Toledo Road parts, motors, and supplies. Southgate, MI 48195 Catalog - $2.00 (734) 282-1055 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.commonwealth.net Countdown Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 7 P.T. Barnum Square parts. motors, and supplies; Bethel, CT 06801-1838 discontinued kits; space, (203) 790-9010 (voice/fax) science, and collectors items (E-Mail Removed) catalog - $3.00 ($3 Canada, (Kevin Nolan) $4 overseas) http://countdownhobbies.com/ C&T Hobbies Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, 10181 Townline Rd. parts, motors, and supplies Cheboygan, MI 49721 (616) 627-3603 http://www.cthobbies.com Discount Hobby Center Model and high power rocket kits P.O. Box 370 parts, motors, and supplies Utica, NY 13503 (315) 733-3741 (315) 733-1723 FAX http://www.discounthobbycenter.com/ Discount Rocketry Aerotech, Apogee, Binder, Edmonds, 25944 Kaywood Court Cosmo., Custom, LaunchPad, LOC, Escondido, CA 92026-8408 Quest, Estes, more (760) 432-9626 Miss Rocket Booster posters (E-Mail Removed) (Kevin Funk) http://www.discountrocketry.com/ Magnum Rockets, Hobbies and More, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, P.O. Box 124 motors and supplies. "Class B" Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 motor sales. Hybrid motors. (513) 834-3306 (voice and fax) Catalog - $4.00 http://www.magnumrockets.com Orbital Dynamics, Inc. Model and high power rocket kits, P.O. Box 45375 motors and supplies. Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5375 (505) 994-4000 Voice (505) 994-1000 Fax (E-Mail Removed) http://www.OrbitalDynamics.com Red Arrow Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 5095 Red Arrow Hwy. motors and supplies. Stevensville, MI 49127 (616) 429-8233 Catalog - FREE email: (E-Mail Removed) http://www.redarrowhobbies.com Ring Rocketry Model rocket kits, motors, supplies 206 East Mary Street specialty and hard-to-find items Holland, IN 47541 (812) 536-5000 (E-Mail Removed) (Chad Ring) http://www.wooshrocketry.org/misc/catalog0202.htm Rocket Science HPR and model rocketry dealer Larry Smith kits, motors and supplies. 2714 Augusta Hwy. "Class B" motor sales Lexington, SC 29072 Hypertek dealer (800) 221-7205 Space Modeling Solutions Model and high power rocket kits, 486 East Devon Drive motors, parts, and supplies. Gilbert, AZ 8529 (480) 497-1960 (703) 832-3237 Fax (E-Mail Removed) http://www.smsrocketry.com Uptown Sales Inc., The Hobby Place Discount Estes dealer 33 North Main St. Chambersburg, PA 17201 catalog - $1.00 refundable (800) 548-9941 orders only http://www.hobbyplace.com Zeppelin Hobbies Model and high power rocket kits, 92 Route 23 North motors and supplies. Riverdale, NJ 07457-1200 (973) 831-7717 (973) 831-5989 (E-Mail Removed) Catalog - FREE http://www.zephobby.com --------------------------------------- 2.2.5 Sources for Out-of-Production Model Rocket Kits Wondering if you can ever find and build that old kit you that you once had? Give these folks a call (find their addresses, phone numbers, etc. in the preceding section). Countdown Hobbies Estes, Centuri, MPC, Cox, and more... kits, parts, ephemera --------------------------------------- 2.2.6 Books/Videos/Computer Software/Technical References NAR Technical Services (NARTS) Plans, technical reports, scale P.O. Box 1482 data and more. Saugus, MA 01906 Catalog: Free to NAR members and (E-Mail Removed) also on r.m.r archive and www. http://www.nar.org/NARTS Odyssey Productions Videos high power and model P.O. Box 450264 rocket launches Garland, TX 75045-0264 (972) 495-8576 (E-Mail Removed) http://members.aol.com/rlt2k/index2 Point-39 Productions Videos of high power rocket c/o Earl Cagle, Jr. rocket launches (like LDRS) 1607 Apple Valley Drive Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706) 790-5544 (E-Mail Removed) (Earl Cagle) Raging Rockets 'How to' videos for high power (800) 899-2788 rocketry. Rogers Aeroscience Altitude prediction software P.O. Box 10065 and reference materials. Lancaster, CA 93584-0065 Rocketry books - new and used (818) 349-4825 (E-Mail Removed) Saturn Press Books on scale rocketry, P. O. Box 3709 rocketry scale reference Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3709 materials, a great rockets (313) 677-2321 of the world poster. (E-Mail Removed) (see section on books) (Peter Alway) Catalog: FREE http://members.aol.com/satrnpress/saturn.htm --------------------------------------- 2.2.7 International (outside U.S.A.) rocketry sources. The following is a listing of rocketry dealers, suppliers, manufacturers, hobby shops, etc. This listing is very incomplete. Please send comments and revisions to (E-Mail Removed) so that this listing can be updated. In the future, it is hoped that Part 13 of the rec.rockets.models FAQ will handle this section. Please refer to Part 13 of the FAQ for more information. Advanced Rocket Components High-power rocketry supplier P.O. Box 12957 motors, kits, books, supplies London W12 0WE England, UK 44 (0) 181 932 7772 (E-Mail Removed) Aerospace Education Model rocketry and high power Box 13-368 Onehunga kits, engines, and supplies Auckland NEW ZEALAND 09-624 3091 09-624 2165 (FAX) (E-Mail Removed) http://www.creative.co.nz/index/lyle/hpr.htm Atlas Ingenjorsfirma AB Manufacturer Nordana 147 Scale rocket kits S-232 91 Arlov Model rocket motors (1/2A - D) Sweden 46 40-44 55 80 Rocketeers Model rocketry and high power Box 7032 kits, engines, and supplies Roodeport SOUTH AFRICA 1715 011 27 11 475 0880 List of known European Manufacturers and Dealers: http://www.EuropeRocketry.com/ --------------------------------------- 2.3 What are some good books to read to learn more about model and high power rocketry? Handbook of Model Rocketry, Sixth Edition G. Harry Stine Synopsis: THE handbook on model rocketry. Covers just about everything you need to get started. Good tips for experienced modelers as well. Sixth edition was published March 1994. Available from several sources, including NARTS. Basics of Model Rocketry, 2nd edition Douglas R. Pratt Kalmbach Books, 1993 Synopsis: A general introduction to model rocketry. The 2nd edition is highly revised and has become available as of Jan. 1993. The first edition is very Estes/Centuri/FSI oriented. The second edition includes sections on composite motors, Aerotech, NCR and other more recent manufacturers. Model Rocket Design and Construction Timothy S. Van Milligan ((E-Mail Removed)) Kalmbach Books, 1995 Synopsis: 120 pages, 16 chapters, 240 illustrations, 40 photographs; This book is geared towards modelers wanting to know more about the art and science of building better rockets. Includes chapters on design, improving performance, constructions and other topics. The coverage of glider and helicopter recovery, the glossary, and construction and repoir techniques is very good. 69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets: Aeronautics Timothy S. Van Milligan ((E-Mail Removed)) Published by Apogee Components ISBN 0-9653620-0-0 Synopsis: 104 pages pages consisting of 5 chapters and 3 appendicies; including 83 illustrations. Soft cover with 4-color artwork. This book contains topic ideas for rocketry related science fair projects from very simple experiments that can be done in an afternoon, to some complex ones that require more sophisticated measuring equipment. Each project begins with some background information that explains why the topic is important and should be researched. Most projects also give a starting point that tell what type of equipment may be needed, and also where the experimenter should go for additional background research. This is not a cookbook approach, as the actual experiment must be designed by the researcher. The Model Rocketry Handbook Stuart Lodge Argus Books 1990 ISBN 1-85486-047-X Synopsis: British handbook on model rocketry. Geared towards beginners, but some good tips for more experienced rocketeers. Stu's Space: The Gospel According to Stuart Lodge Stuart Lodge 25 Huntington Drive Castle Donington Derby DE74 2SR U.K. Synopsis: A more advanced book than his "The Model Rocketry Handbook". Includes 10 chapters on Construction Techniques, Ignition and Launch Systems, Recovery Systems, Stability, and more. Self published by Stuart using high quality photocopies. Available directly from Stu. Rockets of the World, 2nd edition Peter Alway ((E-Mail Removed)) Saturn Press, 1995 Synopsis: This book contains information on more than 200 versions of 137 rockets from 14 countries and Europe. An absolute must buy for scale modeling enthusiasts and rocketry enthusiasts in general. Available via mail order from Saturn Press, NARTS, Quest, Countdown Hobbies, Magnum, Mountainside Hobbies and other sources. Retro Rockets: Experimental Rockets 1926-1941 Peter Alway ((E-Mail Removed)) Saturn Press, 1996 Synopsis: More than 30 rockets flown by Robert Goddard and his contemporaries, depicted with dimensioned drawings, color-keyed drawings, and photographs. Historical backgraound for each. 96-page hardcover. Second Stage: Advanced Model Rocketry Michael A. Banks Kalmbach Books, 1985 Synopsis: A good introduction to E/F/G level rocketry. Some good construction hints. (E-Mail Removed) http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Mikebanks Rocket Propulsion Elements, An Introduction to the Engineering of Rockets. George P. Sutton. Sixth Edition, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1992 Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry Tony Wayne 3 Pigs Publishing, 1994 Synopsis: The book is for the individual who teaches rocketry to others or is looking for another aspect of science to teach. It covers lesson plans, class setup, physics demonstrations, rocketry labs, rocket science background, teaching aides and more. Over 250 pages. Contact: Tony Wayne 58 Court Place Charlottesville, VA 22901-2457 --------------------------------------- 2.4 Are there any rocketry magazines available? "Sport Rocketry" Journal of the National Association of Rocketry Published 6 times/year Subscription: Sport Rocketry c/o National Association of Rocketry Headquarters P.O. Box 177 Altoona, WI 54270 (800) 262-4872 http://www.nar.org/SPR/ "Extreme Rocketry" "An alternative rocketry magazine" Oriented towards large high power projects Subscription: Extreme Rocketry 109 E. Charleston Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89104 (E-Mail Removed) http://www.extremerocketry.com/ "High Power Rocketry Magazine" An independent consumer rocketry magazine. Formerly the journal of the Tripoli Rocket Society. Published irregularly 9 times/yr. or so subscription $37.50/year Subscription: High Power Rocketry PO Box 96 Orem, Utah 84059 (E-Mail Removed) --------------------------------------- Copyright (c) 1996-2002 Wolfram von Kiparski, editor. Refer to Part 00 for the full copyright notice. |
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Scott Shuttleworth has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. In his two years as director of Trojan Hospitality at 33,000-student University of Southern California in Los Angeles, he has opened nine venues, with plans for several more, and has completely changed the culture of what foodservice means to the university by bringing a more commercial mindset to his department. It is expected that his new operations will increase revenue by $4 million annually. He's been so successful that the university named him Administrator of the Year in April, an honor Shuttleworth says he is very proud of. He feels that the award shows that his department has moved the agenda forward in a very tangible way for the students of USC.
"In the private sector, you have to earn your guests," Shuttleworth says. "I think the goal when I arrived was to impart into our organizational culture that we want to be designing and operating venues that are competitive with the private sector. I don't believe in the philosophy of a captive audience. I believe that we have guests at the university who have choices. We need to design venues that are destinations, that are draws, that have a social dynamic, and that have a diversity of concepts, cuisines and brands that make USC a great dining option."
And Shuttleworth has done just that with his "Restaurant Row" project. Shuttleworth has developed an area adjacent to campus and opened three full-service restaurants to cater to USC and downtown residents.
"Our goal with Restaurant Row was to add a sense of connectivity to the area and the campus," Shuttleworth says. "Our Restaurant Row is bookended by the Radisson Hotel, which the university owns, and our new basketball arena, the Galen Center. There was an opportunity to completely reinvent three different restaurants and create a sense of contemporary style. We tend to look at everything we're doing at USC as contributing to downtown L.A. We want to have diversity in the type of operations, just as you would in any neighborhood. We need all of these levels from grab and go to retail to cafés to restaurants to lounges. We want to make sure we have all of the above so that this district of downtown, which USC is a part of, feels just as engaged and inspired with its dining locations as it would in any other place you would live."
The Restaurant Row restaurants are McKay's, which features upscale American cuisine in a casual yet refined atmosphere; Rosso's, which features New York-style pizzas, pastas and shuffleboard; and The Lab, a gastropub that features sandwiches, flatbreads, pastas, salads and beer by the beaker.
"I have only been at USC since September 2008, and together Scott and I opened McKay's, Rosso's and The Lab," says Peter Kolla, associate director of operations for USC Hospitality. "Scott is very involved in every aspect of the business and truly has his finger on the pulse of all venues and events. One thing that Scott says, which will always resonate with me, is 'earn our reputation today' and 'never rest on what you accomplished yesterday.'"
Food in his blood: Shuttleworth grew up in San Diego in a family of restaurant owners. His family owned three restaurants, and it was there that he first tried his hand at foodservice, beginning as a dishwasher. He graduated from USC with a B.S. in business administration, always thinking that he'd end up working in foodservice in some capacity.
"I think certain people just have a passion for this industry," Shuttleworth says. "You have to genuinely like people and understand the hours."
Prior to USC, Shuttleworth worked in restaurants in several capacities, most recently as director of restaurant operations for SBE Restaurant Group, where he was involved with the openings of L.A. hotspots Katsuya and The Abbey. Making the switch to university foodservice from these high-end restaurants came about in what Shuttleworth calls an unintentional way.
"I ended up having some mutual friends with the senior vice president at the university," Shuttleworth says. "He described some of the changes that USC was going to go through, which included building a new campus center. That was very intriguing to me since USC is my alma mater. They do these buildings once every century, so to have the opportunity to be involved with establishing a new era for hospitality seemed really interesting to me."
Big changes on campus: The new 180,000-square-foot Ronald Tutor Campus Center, is slated to open in 2010, but to get the campus through the transition period, Shuttleworth had to use some unconventional methods to keep serving his customers.
"When I first arrived, I was put on the committee to work on the new campus center," Shuttleworth says. "I determined that we needed to find an acceptable alternative for the two-year time frame of construction. Two years could be half a student's time here, so it was important to me that we have conceptual integrity and that we build it to the level of innovativeness and uniqueness that would make people enjoy the venue."
So Shuttleworth found a parking lot that was one block removed from where the former commons was located and built an alternative dining location. The parking lot was selected because no other location on campus had the capacity the facility needed. Shuttleworth put together a group of architects and designers and custom created the 20,000-square-foot facility, known as The Lot. In what looks like a giant tent, The Lot houses 17 modular kitchens, custom created to fit concepts such as Wolfgang Puck Express, Red Mango, Baja Fresh and USC's own Traditions. Shuttleworth says The Lot has overwhelmed everyone with the response it's gotten, and it now serves about 7,000 meals per day.
Meanwhile, Shuttleworth is deep in the planning, designing and execution of plans for the new campus center.
"I think we're designing a great building that has a lot of diverse uses and will foster a sense of community," Shuttleworth says. "From a great dining pavilion with five concepts to choose from to a market that has three additional food platforms, we're going to have a combination of self-created concepts and national brands. It will also have a 250-seat full-service restaurant that will feature American cuisine such as steaks, seafood, salads and pastas. We'll also have a brand new Traditions, which has historically been our campus pub."
Farmer friendly: Another effort to create a sense of community came in the form of a campus farmers' market that Shuttleworth started in February 2008. Held once a month, the Trojan Fresh Market offers USC's students a chance to buy fresh produce, baked goods, trail mix, flowers and more. Hospitality buys the products from local farms and vendors and sets up the stands on the main quad. Students can pay with dining cards or cash. Hospitality uses any leftover food that is not purchased.
"I feel farmers' markets are very popular for a lot of reasons," Shuttleworth says. "One is markets promote great healthy and organic dining options. The other is that markets provide a wonderful sense of community and social dynamics. I thought it bridged a lot of our goals, such as providing new avenues for healthy, sustainable organic food and providing a forum to bring the USC community together."
Other "green" efforts Shuttleworth's team has implemented include switching to biodegradable disposables and implementing trayless dining. Shuttleworth estimates that switching to trayless will eliminate 1.2 million trays, 400,000 wash cycles and 100 gallons of soap and water each year and significantly reduce food waste.
Overal Shuttleworth is pleased with the progress so far.
"We want to make sure that any of our guests or students don't feel the need to go downtown," Shuttleworth says. "We want to make sure we're delivering the best service, design and cuisines so we're competitive with the best brands in the private sector. Why can't you do that in a university environment? We should be one of the best hospitality companies in Los Angeles. When you set that mindset with your team members—that it is about guest service, cleanliness, standards, satisfaction and earning repeat business—you're truly setting up a business model for sustained greatness."

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Avoiding dry eyesDry eye is a condition when insufficient tears are produced to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary in maintaining the moisture of the surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or have poor quality of tears resulting in a loss of film integrity and normal function. Dry eye also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, keratitis sicca, dry eye syndrome (DES) and dysfunctional tear syndrome. Symptoms Most patients will present with symptoms of chronic eye irritation. Common eye complaints include dryness, red eyes, irritation, burning sensation, foreign body sensation, excessive tearing, light sensitivity and blurred vision. In severe dry eye conditions, permanent damage to visual acuity can occur from corneal scarring. If symptoms are accompanied by mouth dryness and other systemic complaints, an evaluation for Sjogren's Syndrome should be performed. The symptoms are exacerbated by certain medications, windy and cold weather, low humidity the environment and time of day What causes dry eyes? The development of dry eyes can have many causes. Long term use of contact lenses can be a factor in the development. Refractive eye surgery, such as LASIK, can cause or make dry eyes worse because of decreased tear production. Activities such as staring at a computer and mobile-phone display for long periods of time can also result in dry eye symptoms. Exposure to smoke, wind and dry air can increase tear evaporation, which contribute to drying of the eyes. Certain medicines, including antihistamines, decongestants, and antidepressants, can reduce the amount of tears produced in the eyes. People with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid problems are more likely to have the symptoms of dry eyes. Also, problems with inflammation of the eyelids and inflammation of the surfaces of the eye can cause it to develop. How to treat dry eyes? Mild cases of dry eyes can often be managed using artificial tear solutions. These can be used as often as needed to supplement natural tear production. However, some people may have persistent dry eyes that don't respond to artificial tears alone. Also, link use regularly to staring at computer or mobile-phone screen for long periods of time. Avoiding extended exposure to air conditioner or heater can help as well. If symptoms continue without relief from self care and the cause of the dry eyes is not clear, visit an ophthalmologist. The writer is an Assistant Professor at Seoul National University Hospital International Healthcare Center (SNUH—IHC). |


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Top 6 Unsuccessful Sports Themed Kickstarters
You love sports, you must if you read this website, but do you love sports enough to help fund someone else's love of a sport? I don't, but some people out there do and they have actually used this website called Kickstarter to help fund their sports related business ventures. The kick in kickstarter is that a lot of these never actually get funded.
You see, the website is a way for start-up projects to get instant funding, be they movies, books, bars, breweries, t-shirts, whatever, anything you can think of. If you have an idea and it needs funding then you can possibly get that funding on Kickstarter.
The thing is, if you do not achieve your goal funding level, you get none of the money. Thus, there are a ton of sports related items on there that were left unfunded and we at the Deuce feel that it is our duty to show you, the consumers, just what you missed out on.
We've gone through the sports related Kickstarters and hand picked our favorite sports related things that never got funded but should have…at least in our warped minds.
Who wants this product? This guy, that's who. Sadly, these poor saps only got 2 backers who donated a total of $90 towards their goal of $8,500…and really, who can blame them, these things are atrocious. Just look at this one:
That is downright frightening. It bares a shocking resemblance to a piece of roadkill that has been affixed to a cap with a hot glue gun. Yeeeeuuck. Not getting funded on one website has not deterred this entrepreneur however, you can still pick up your Flyingbirdhat at Flyingbirdhat.com.
On the one hand, I hope that someone makes this a trend. I think I would get a huge kick out of being the website that started the Flyingbirdhat trend across the nation.
On the other hand, some hipster, somewhere, has looked at this post and has already decided that this cap will be sufficiently ironic and it will be on his head in 2-4 weeks, depending on shipping times, and I shiver at the thought of unleashing this upon the denizens of Brooklyn. They have suffered enough in recent years.


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Condo of 2 Sisters *Ground Floor at Navarre Towers* in Navarre Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
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Well, let me just say this is the unit you have been looking for! This unit is incredible, has never been on the rental program and has been meticulously maintained and updated by the owners.
This is a 3 bedroom, spacious, ground floor condo right on the Gulf of Mexico (with a yard even!!). This condo got a complete remodel in 2005 and is without a doubt done to perfection: granite counter tops, 18" inch tile flooring, stainless steel appliances, etc. Navarre Towers has also had a major update to the pool, beach, and landscaping. You will be so happy if you get this condo, it will go fast as everyone loves to be on the ground floor so they can just walk right out to the beach. Please do not hesitate, this will be this spring and summer's most requested condo. Check out the pictures!!
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3 Bedrooms...1 king, 1 queen, 2 full, sleeps 8...two baths
Full Kitchen...dishes/cookware/utensils
Dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker
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Internet, TV (4), VCR (2), DVD (2), stereo, CD
Patio, balcony, deck, outside shower
Pool, exercise room, 2 tennis courts
activities and attractions in Navarre Beach Gulf Coast North
- The National Seashore
- The Navarre Beach Park
- Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and Bar
- Watersport Rentals, including boating, jet skiing,and parasailing
- Convenience Store/Gas
- Fishing on Gulf Coast's longest pier
- Surfing
- Juana's Pagoda Restaurant and Bar
- Naval Air Museum
- Navarre Zoo
- Bike Path
- Jogging Path
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Spring Break: March 15 - April 4 $1300 wk TOTAL $1610.54 Weekly Only
Spring: April 5 - May 23 $1100 wk $1384.01 $176/night
Early Summer: May 24 - June 13 $1900 wk $2290.11 Weekly Only
Summer: June 14 - Aug 1 $2100 wk $2516.64 Weekly Only
Late Summer: Aug 2 - Aug 15 $1300 wk $1610.54 Weekly Only
Early Fall: Aug 16 - Sept 5 $1100 wk $1384.01 $224.87/night
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Winter: Nov 1 - Jan 1 $850 wk $1100.86 $139.64/night
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Title | EM (Eritrea) and others v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department |
Publisher | United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales) |
Publication Date | 17 October 2012 |
Country | Eritrea | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Italy |
Topics | Freedom from torture, inhuman and degrading treatment | Human rights law | Regional instruments | Safe third country |
Citation / Document Symbol | [2012] EWCA Civ 1336 |
Cite as | EM (Eritrea) and others v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department, [2012] EWCA Civ 1336, United Kingdom: Court of Appeal (England and Wales), 17 October 2012, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/5081437a2.html [accessed 9 December 2013] |
Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |


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Compact size, giant ability.
With its compact design, the GeneXpert System allows for portability in the field and can run tests just about anywhere. In fact, due to the recent World Health Organization (WHO) endorsement of our systems, we now have molecular diagnostic "centers of excellence" in some of the most remote places on earth.
The decreased system footprint and consolidated testing design creates space-saving efficiency, reducing the need for multiple testing platforms. These new systems are also designed to be stackable, for those labs where space is a particular issue.
And we've now introduced a new configuration, the two-module GeneXpert System, to provide even more options for smaller institutions.
More horsepower under the hood.
Underneath the clean lines of the system exterior, components have been reconfigured to further reduce the system footprint.
These revised components, including larger fans, also helps these new systems to run cooler and quieter—which means the most reliable molecular systems on the market just got even more so.
But the heartbeat of our technology—the patented cartridge and module—remains unchanged. You can count on all current and future tests running on any generation of GeneXpert System.


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