X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Fgag.com;a=blobdiff_plain;f=rockets%2Findex.mdwn;h=19aacc2947276c2e8f6add3b0828b327fedf7a6c;hp=382183ceac5926fe1d58b4e291c2d81704b99dc8;hb=f165298afe00182b962ed7fb5b1d806f542e6cec;hpb=aa31faaf531548399016cd1b5e5856efe02f7b1c diff --git a/rockets/index.mdwn b/rockets/index.mdwn index 382183c..19aacc2 100755 --- a/rockets/index.mdwn +++ b/rockets/index.mdwn @@ -12,31 +12,39 @@ being father and son affairs... [Bdale](http://www.gag.com/~bdale) is [NAR](http://nar.org/) Sr member 87103 and [Tripoli](http://tripoli.org/) member 12201, and holds a level 3 -high power certification. Robert is [NAR](http://nar.org/) Jr member -87104. +high power certification. Robert is [NAR](http://nar.org/) Sr member +87104 and [Tripoli](http://tripoli.org/) member 14036, and also holds a +level 3 high power certification. Robdert was one of the first kids to +pass the [Tripoli Mentoring Program](http://www.tripoli.org/TMP) +exam, and flew a lot of high power including a fair number of research +motors in mentored projects before turning 18... ## [Airframes](airframes) ## ## Photos ## -See some of our launch photos in Bdale's Flickr Photostream. - -## Electronics ## +See some of our launch photos in the [Garbee Gallery](http://gallery.gag.com/rockets/), +and on +Bdale's Flickr Photostream. ## Clubs ## We have family memberships in (and regularly enjoy flying our models with!) local clubs -[COSROCS](http://cosrocs.org/), which is -[NAR](http://nar.org/) section #515, -[SCORE](http://scronline.net), which is -[NAR](http://nar.org/) section #632, and -[NCR](http://ncrocketry.org), which is -[NAR](http://nar.org/) section #565, and -[Tripoli](http://www.tripoli.org/) Prefecture #72. +[Tripoli Colorado](http://www.tripolicolorado.org/), +[SCORE](http://scronline.net), +and +[NCR](http://ncrocketry.org). + We have also flown with -[Tripoli Colorado](http://www.tripolicolorado.org/) and -[ARS](http://www.arsabq.org/). +[ARS](http://www.arsabq.org/), +[COSROCS](http://cosrocs.org/), +[Kloudbusters](http://kloudbusters.org/), +[Metra](http://metrarocketclub.org/), +[NRVR](http://nrvr.org/), +[NZRA](http://www.nzrocketry.org.nz/), +and +[QRS](https://qldrocketry.com/). ## Vendors ## @@ -47,24 +55,38 @@ We have also flown with [parts](http://www.apogeerockets.com/building_supplies.asp) from them for building rockets from scratch, and we really like some of the [Dynastar](http://www.dynastar-rockets.com/) mid-power - kits like the Rip-Roar and Sky Torpedo. + kits like the Rip-Roar and Sky Torpedo. Apogee is also a distributor of + our [TeleMetrum](http://www.apogeerockets.com/Altus_Metrum_GPS.asp) starter + kits! * [Giant Leap Rocketry](http://giantleaprocketry.com/) is a - good source for components for building high power rockets. We particularly + great source for components for building high power rockets. We particularly like the Pinnacle nose cone series, and DynaWind pre-glassed airframe tubing. Local rep Joe Hinton shows up at various launches we attend, and gets most of our commercial motor reload business. +* [What's Up Hobbies](http://stores.whatsuphobby.com) is the home of the + Polecat Aerospace line of kits, plus Jack carries a lot of other useful + bits and pieces. + * [Public Missiles](http://www.publicmissiles.com/) make very nice parachutes - and HAMR retainers, which we like for 29-54mm motors. + and HAMR retainers, which are our favorite retainers for 29-54mm motors. + +* [Aero Pack](http://www.aeropack.net/) makes the flanged motor retainers we + like the large projects that contain 75 and 98mm motor mounts. + +* [Chris' Rocket Supplies](http://www.csrocketry.com/) handled a problem + caused by one of their suppliers with an order brilliantly, and will get + more of our business in the future. * [Discount Rocketry](http://www.discountrocketry.com/) - seems to consistently have the best prices on kits and motors, but often - are out of stock on things we want. We've bought lots of + used to consistently have the best prices on kits and motors, but recently + has seemed to be mostly out of stock on things we want. We've bought lots of [Estes motors](http://estesrockets.com), smaller [Aerotech reloads](http://aerotech-rocketry.com), and [Rouse-Tech cases](http://rouse-tech.com) from them. And they're - responsive and helpful on the phone. + responsive and helpful on the phone, so we'll happily buy things from + them that are in stock. ## Electronics ##