X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Fgag.com;a=blobdiff_plain;f=rockets%2Findex.mdwn;h=eded6e90090abe42e2d20c1404cd310e553171c4;hp=a2d280cf13bba1b3d7faf2244340a49e2d0aa1bc;hb=HEAD;hpb=56dade40b873873b5b5522ae426b1654aa6f976b diff --git a/rockets/index.mdwn b/rockets/index.mdwn index a2d280c..eded6e9 100755 --- a/rockets/index.mdwn +++ b/rockets/index.mdwn @@ -1,35 +1,51 @@ -# Garbee Rockets # -![Photo of Bdale and Robert with Horizon just before successful level 2 certification flight](./level2.jpg "Photo of Bdale and Robert with Horizon just before successful level 2 certification flight") + + +# 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 -and Robert are the most serious and so most Garbee rocket projects end up -being father and son affairs... +another, Bdale and Robert are the most serious and so most Garbee rocket +projects ended up being father and son affairs before Robert went off to +college. [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. Robert 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 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) (which is now dual-homed and also +known as Tripoli Southern Colorado!), 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/), +[Oregon Rocketry](http://oregonrocketry.com), +and +[QRS](https://qldrocketry.com/). ## Vendors ## @@ -40,43 +56,62 @@ 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. -## Photos ## +## Electronics ## -See some of our launch photos in Bdale's Flickr Photostream. +Bdale and friends develop fully open hardware and software designs for +rocketry avionics, under the name [Altus Metrum](http://altusmetrum.org). -## Electronics ## +## Books ## -A related project Bdale works on delivers fully open hardware and software -designs for rocketry avionics, under the name -[Altus Metrum](http://altusmetrum.org). +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. -## Rocketry books we like ## +* 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!