X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Fgag.com;a=blobdiff_plain;f=rockets%2Findex.mdwn;h=bd1117de412f280163e6a1bfc681db27498ec287;hp=5fbeaa5a17eaa05b771d1e7b3b2b0148c28248bc;hb=f0ded3f03a570109ddaad7b38612bef2217c1e56;hpb=adca3363021d7b28817292923c57f5fc85b10924 diff --git a/rockets/index.mdwn b/rockets/index.mdwn index 5fbeaa5..bd1117d 100755 --- a/rockets/index.mdwn +++ b/rockets/index.mdwn @@ -1,7 +1,8 @@ -# Garbee Rockets # +# Garbee Rockets # + Building and launching model rockets is one of our favorite hobby activities right now. While everyone in the family gets into the act in one way or another, Bdale @@ -16,6 +17,10 @@ high power certification. Robert is [NAR](http://nar.org/) Jr member ## [Airframes](airframes) ## +## Photos ## + +See some of our launch photos in Bdale's Flickr Photostream. + ## Clubs ## We have family memberships in (and regularly enjoy flying our @@ -48,9 +53,16 @@ We have also flown with 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. +* [Aero Pack](http://www.aeropack.net/) makes the flanged motor retainers we + like the large projects that contain 75 and 98mm motor mounts. + * [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 @@ -59,10 +71,6 @@ We have also flown with and [Rouse-Tech cases](http://rouse-tech.com) from them. And they're responsive and helpful on the phone. -## Photos ## - -See some of our launch photos in Bdale's Flickr Photostream. - ## Electronics ## Lots of people make electronics for use in hobby rockets. This is a brief @@ -91,14 +99,24 @@ Bee are radio tracking transmitters that just work. They require an [amateur radio](http://www.altusmetrum.org/Radio) license, but we think anyone flying big rockets can and should get one of those anyway! -## Rocketry books we like ## +## Books ## + +While a lot of great information is available on the web, there are some paper +books that we've found very helpful at various stages. + +* Handbook of Model Rocketry, 7th Edition (NAR Official Handbook) + may be the best first book on model rocketry. While the focus is on small + rockets, the basic principles of static stability and construction covered + here are important at all levels of the hobby. -Note that Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry is definitely not for -everyone, as it's heavy on math and isn't a "how to" book at all! The -others are great general books for learning about and gaining greater -enjoyment from the hobby. +* Modern High-Power Rocketry 2 + covers a lot of material, and is a great resource if you're starting to think + about a high power certification and don't have a club nearby, or just like + to read about how other people have done things and why. - - - +* [Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry](http://www.apogeerockets.com/topics_advanced_model_rocketry.asp) is definitely not for everyone, as it's heavy on + math and isn't a "how to" book at all! But, if you really want to understand + what's going on with higher performance models and/or inside the simulation + software we use when designing rockets, the material here will take you + a long way!