http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/ San Antonio Rocket Society Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:45:17 GMT Jeff Short http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1382 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1382 From our VP. Jeff ... CANCELLED February 6th Launch CANCELLED Hello All, I'm sorry to say that the February 6th launch in cancelled. The field is to Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:41:59 GMT Jeff Short http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1381 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1381 This message was sent out by our new V.P. Josh Bacak - Everyone give him a big welcome! I want to make it clear that No motor vendors are currently confirmed Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:27:32 GMT http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1380 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1380 Reminder from: sars_rocketry Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/cal San Antonio Rocket Society - Monthly Meeting Wednesday February 3, Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:02:43 GMT David Nazzaro http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1379 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1379 I've always had a few retro-rocket ideas... *though most have already likely been done to various degrees of disaster* As far as working on uncertain Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:13:49 GMT Ken http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1378 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1378 David, Yeah, blades that jettison, or more likely, refold at contact are considerations. Building the heli-roc as a lander would be a solution as well. To be Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:10:20 GMT David Nazzaro http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1377 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1377 One could possibly add an electronic system that jettisons the blades at a certain height, say 8-10 feet, or upon contact of the base to the ground, allowing Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:02:23 GMT Ken http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1376 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1376 David, Materials are many depending on the part. Not a good answer, but then it's a complicated question. I agree, direct blade attachment is much simpler that Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:09:31 GMT David Nazzaro http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1375 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1375 So what mats in mind for the rotor/hub? high impact ABS or carbon fiber lol? the way the Snake Eye's fin retardation unit works seems to be a simple enuff Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:56:04 GMT Ken http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1374 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1374 David, Ah helicopter recovery. If memory serves, you're referring to the Estes Skywinder. 3 clear plastic rotor blades with stickers applied to them attached Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:46:46 GMT David Nazzaro http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1373 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1373 I dont remember which kit it was, but this rocket had 3 *or 4* plastic arms that upon ejection charge, were released, and swung back on a pivot at the tail Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:17:54 GMT rocket877@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1372 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1372 The Alamo Rocketeers host Class 1(Model Rocket) Launches every second Saturday of each month in China Grove ( Hwy 87 East of San Antonio, inside Loop 1604). Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:02:21 GMT jeffshort2004 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1371 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1371 I want to remind you that we have an EXCELLENT motor vendor who is located in Houston (far North Houston if I remember correctly). Given advance notice of what Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:52:36 GMT David Nazzaro http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1370 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1370 speaking of estes/quest stuff how about having an estes/quest rocket day or somn? ya know, just a small launch at a park somewhere nvm, probably a lame idea Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:49:06 GMT jeffshort2004 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1369 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1369 I doubt you get a store to carry HP motors, If for no other reason then they would have to verify NAR/TRA membership and certification level in order to sell Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:07:40 GMT John Lee http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1368 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sars_rocketry/message/1368 I'd definitely like to have some parts availible as at Rebel. I also occasionally bought a kit there, mostly to encourage him to keep them in stock but motors