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  2. Rocketry General Discussion Forum

    1. The Watering Hole

      An area where general discussions can take place, that don't necessarily fit well into other categories. This can relate to rocketry, general chat, or any other topic not prohibited by TRF rules and guidelines.
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      Latest: What's going on? New Format??? dr wogz, Jun 20, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    2. Beginners & Educational Programs

      An area for those new to model rocketry to exchange ideas or ask questions. Also the place to discuss model rocketry Educational programs, etc.
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      Latest: i dont know where to post this spankey, Jun 16, 2018 at 4:46 AM
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    3. MicroMaxx (MMX)

      Rockets that fly on the Quest MicroMaxx motors.
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      Latest: Looking for inspiration and maybe a kick in the pants! Micromeister, Jun 19, 2018 at 10:52 PM
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    4. Low Power Rocketry (LPR)

      Rockets using motors 1/4A through D impulse.
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      Latest: String test flys backward jqavins, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    5. Mid Power Rocketry (MPR)

      Rockets using motors from E through G impulse.
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      Latest: Motor retention for Wildman Mini? sl98, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:12 AM
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    6. High Power Rocketry (HPR)

      Rockets using motors from H impulse upwards.
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      Latest: Wildman Rocketry Blackhawk 38 build thread Clivus, Jun 20, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    7. Propulsion

      Discussions of motors ranging from single-use black powder motors, composite reloads, hybrids, etc.
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      Latest: Hybrids 2018 Splinter, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:44 AM
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    8. Rocketry Electronics and Software

      An area to ask questions or discuss electronics and computer software issues related to rocketry. Eg: OpenRocket, Rocksim, Onboard Video, Altimeters.
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      Latest: ArdIU - Open source flight computer w/ ATMega328 cwbullet, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:47 PM
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    9. Ground Support

      Ground Support and Launch Equipment - if it doesn't fly, it goes here.
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      Latest: Questions about my DIY Launch Controller BrainlordMesomorph, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    10. Recovery

      Discussions about anything regarding getting your rocket to come back safely.
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      Latest: Does anyone here use the Baofeng UV-5r handheld for APRS tracking? emckee, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:05 AM
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  3. Advanced Rocketry Topics

  4. Rocketry Techniques & Types

    1. Techniques

      Share your modeling techniques with other builders.
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      Latest: Why is it so hard to paint rockets with a brush? Klatuso, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:51 AM
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    2. Scratch Built

      For the modeler that enjoys building from the ground up.
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      Latest: Electronic Bay pre-made bulkheads sunderll, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:57 AM
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    3. Plans

      This section is primarily for the plans for your scratchbuilt models. Optimally, we'd like to see the "plans" and/or associated (Rocksim, Spacecad, etc.) file first, then any discussion to follow.
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      Latest: Low 'n' slow cluster: 1 x 54mm + 2 x 38mm in a 5.5" frame... Tim51, Jun 8, 2018
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    4. Galleries / Photo & Video Tips

      The place to show off your rocket paint jobs and discuss tips and techniques for getting that killer rocket photo or video
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      Galleries / Photo & Video Tips

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      1. Aeronautic & Space Company (ASC)

      2. Aerospace Specialty Products (ASP)

      3. Aerotech Consumer Aerospace (AT)

      4. Apogee Components

      5. Art Applewhite

      6. Binder Design

      7. BaddAzz Rocketry

      8. Boyce Aerospace

      9. Centuri Engineering

      10. The Coaster Company

      11. Competition Model Rockets (CMR)

      12. Cosmodrome

      13. Cox

      14. Custom Rockets

      15. Dr. Zooch

      16. Enertek

      17. Estes

      18. Excelsior Rocketry

      19. Holverson Designs

      20. Flight Systems Inc (FSI)

      21. Fliskits

      22. Leading Edge

      23. LOC/Precision

      24. MAC Performance Rocketry

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      27. New Way Space Models

      28. Neubauer Rockets

      29. North Coast Rocketry (NCR)

      30. Performance Rocketry

      31. Polecat Aerospace

      32. Public Missiles Ltd. (PML)

      33. Quest Aerospace

      34. Rocket R&D

      35. Semroc Astronautics

      36. Shrox Industria

      37. Squirrel Works

      38. Starlight Model Rockets

      39. The Launch Pad (TLP)

      40. Thrustline Aerospace

      41. West Coast Rocketry

      42. Wildman Rocketry

      43. Yank Enterprises

      44. Other Manufacturers

      45. Scale

      46. Fantasy Scale

      47. Themed Rockets

      48. Other

      49. Motors & Motor Hardware

      50. Tools/Jigs/Ground Support

      51. Photo/Video Tips

      52. Gallery Maintenance

        1. Trash Bag of Suboptimal Recovery

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      Latest: Estes - (Astron) Gyroc (K-24 or #1224) Gallery GlenP, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:36 AM
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    5. Rocket Boosted Gliders

      For discussions about all types of rocket boosted gliders. Parasite gliders, boost gliders, rocket gliders, flex-wing gliders, lifting bodies and R/C variants. Also the place for helicopter recovery.
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      Latest: Dynasoar Rocketry RC Rocket glider kits burkefj, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:08 AM
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    6. Scale

      The place to talk about scale. Scale builds, scale data, useful photos. It all goes here.
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      Latest: Falcon 9 B5 dimensions? LithosphereRocketry, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    7. Competition Rocketry

      Talk about competition rocketry here. Anything from informal club competitions to FAI internationals.
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      Latest: 2018 IREC ChrisAttebery, Jun 19, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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    8. Cardstock Rocketry

      Rockets built from paper and/or cardstock.
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      Latest: Mini Tri Pak #0866 GlenP, Apr 9, 2018
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    9. Oddrocs

      Rockets that are just....different.
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      Latest: Bombs Away! Nerf whistling football bomber BABAR, Jun 10, 2018
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  5. LDRS

    1. LDRS Announcements

      LDRS 35 Announcements
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      Latest: Intro to Propellant Making Class - June 21st ben, May 9, 2018
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    2. LDRS Questions & Answers

      Submit your questions here; the LDRS 34 hosts will answer them as quickly as possible
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      Latest: How do you make Open Rocket have larger fonts? Angie, May 28, 2018
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    3. LDRS General Discussions

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      Latest: Flight Record, Countdown Checklist and Rocket Data Spreadsheets FlyBy01, May 28, 2018
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  6. Rocketry Events & Competitions

    1. National Events

      Discussion area for National (or International!) events.
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      Latest: AIRFEST XXIV Hardline, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    2. Regional or Local Events

      Discussion of events in your area. Personal launch reports are welcome, too.
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      Latest: Personal Launch Report - 2018 May LDRS 37 - TCC at Maddox Dairy near Helm, CA captbk, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:52 PM
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    3. Contests

      An area for people to host rocket contests, also the home of TRF's Secret Santa exchange.
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      Latest: Friends of Amateur Rocketry "FAR 1030 5R" contest Steve Shannon, Jun 8, 2018
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    4. Canadian Rocketry

      Discussion area for rocketry activities in Canada
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      Latest: Rock Lake 20 rockethunter99, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    5. United Kingdom Rocketry

      The forum for discussing rocketry in the United Kingdom.
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      Latest: Newbie Southampton. Tim51, Jun 17, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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  7. Manufacturers, Vendors and Sales

    1. Vendor Display

      Vendor announcements on their products, specials and company news. Please remember to show vendors the respect they deserve.
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      Vendor Display

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      1. VDO

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      Latest: 3D Printable digital downloads stmoon, Jun 19, 2018 at 3:31 AM
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    2. Product and Vendor Reviews

      Forum to discuss reviews of both products and Vendors. Please keep everything very civil.
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      Latest: Have you heard? The 2018 Estes Catalog Is Due Out Soon! K'Tesh, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:22 AM
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    3. Yard Sale / Wanted

      If you have a personal rocketry-related item for sale, or that you're looking for, this is where you list it. These are for one time sales items. If you have similar items for sale on a somewhat regular basis, please list them under the "Vendor" forum.
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      Latest: Flash Kit Sale! Offering much of my HPR/MPR kit collection. Rare/OOP/Limited iqsy59, Jun 20, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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  8. Miscellaneous

    1. Rocketry Forum Feedback & Announcements

      This is where constructive criticism is sought and appreciated. Keep in mind that not every suggestion can be implemented though.
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      Latest: Tutorial: Uploading images to TRF w/Flickr cwbullet, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    2. Area 51

      This is the post test area, where you can learn how to post to the forum.
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