Maybe I missed it but being in the hobby for several years, and even attending several NARAM events, while I have seen articles about TARC and advanced books covering a range of model rocketry and HPR rocketry topics, I do not ever recall seeing something that would qualify (other than perhaps an Estes catalog) as an introduction.
Sort of what I'm thinking about is a conversation I had with my family doctor before I left for NARAM-56 in Pueblo, CO. I have had similar conversations with scout parents and others over the years as well. He was very interested and talked about perhaps buying a kit for his son but knew little or nothing about rocketry, how it was done, what to buy, or where to fly let along anything about clubs, MPR/HPR, or national organizations.
Has anyone ever written something (5-10 pages more or less) that covers a few basics like this, welcomes them to the hobby and invites people online to find more information?
I have seen many such books in other hobbies that I have been a part of, from aquarium keeping, to photography, to model trains, but so far, I have not seen anything like that I could purchase and give away to interested persons like my doctor.
What exists to follow up on such a conversation where someone is curious and interested and wants to know more?
Sort of what I'm thinking about is a conversation I had with my family doctor before I left for NARAM-56 in Pueblo, CO. I have had similar conversations with scout parents and others over the years as well. He was very interested and talked about perhaps buying a kit for his son but knew little or nothing about rocketry, how it was done, what to buy, or where to fly let along anything about clubs, MPR/HPR, or national organizations.
Has anyone ever written something (5-10 pages more or less) that covers a few basics like this, welcomes them to the hobby and invites people online to find more information?
I have seen many such books in other hobbies that I have been a part of, from aquarium keeping, to photography, to model trains, but so far, I have not seen anything like that I could purchase and give away to interested persons like my doctor.
What exists to follow up on such a conversation where someone is curious and interested and wants to know more?