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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: Forum Games - Word Association (for ALL TRF'rs) K'Tesh, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:35 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: Filling in body tube spirals... Winston, Sep 17, 2019 at 10:34 PM
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    3. MicroMaxx (MMX)

      Rockets that fly on the Quest MicroMaxx motors.
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      Latest: A couple of reissues from ASP Cape Byron, Aug 31, 2019
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    4. Low Power Rocketry (LPR)

      Rockets using motors 1/4A through D impulse.
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      Latest: Question on Red Max versions K'Tesh, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    5. Mid Power Rocketry (MPR)

      Rockets using motors from E through G impulse.
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      Latest: Pro Series II going away? Initiator001, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:12 AM
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    6. High Power Rocketry (HPR)

      Rockets using motors from H impulse upwards.
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      Latest: Madcow Terminator L3 Build Tobor, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:17 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: More Q-Jets Theory, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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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: Help Developing New Android Software - Drag Coefficients beantownJPL, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:12 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: Battery Jump-Starter Brad Willmore, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    10. Recovery

      Discussions about anything regarding getting your rocket to come back safely.
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      Latest: Chute Release rocket_troy, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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  3. Advanced Rocketry Topics

    1. [Unrestricted] Staging, Airstarts & Clusters

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  4. Rocketry Techniques & Types

    1. Techniques

      Share your modeling techniques with other builders.
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      Latest: 5" to 4.5" transition? Chad, Sep 18, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    2. Scratch Built

      For the modeler that enjoys building from the ground up.
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      Latest: Lakeroadster's X-FLR6 Rocket Build (AKA the TINTIN Rocket) Nytrunner, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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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: A foggy memory of an old design called the V32... Ez2cDave, Sep 18, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    4. 3-D Printing and Related topics

      CAD software (since used for 3D printing, machining, laser cutting, etc.) 3D printing Machining (stuff involving lathes and mills) Laser Cutting and CNC Routing
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      Latest: CAD software recommendations, for Mac? Andrew_ASC, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:30 AM
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    5. 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

      25. Madcow Rocketry

      26. McCoy's Micro Wonder Works

      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

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      35. Semroc Astronautics

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      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: Anyone have any experience with the LOC High Tech rocket cbrarick, Sep 16, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    6. 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: Dyno Soar Rocketry Aurora build burkefj, Sep 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    7. Scale

      The place to talk about scale. Scale builds, scale data, useful photos. It all goes here.
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      Latest: Explorer I Scale Build Ez2cDave, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    8. Competition Rocketry

      Talk about competition rocketry here. Anything from informal club competitions to FAI internationals.
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      Latest: the LAUNCH CANADA challenge mpitfield, Aug 29, 2019
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    9. Cardstock Rocketry

      Rockets built from paper and/or cardstock.
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      Latest: Card Model design rocketsharma, Aug 23, 2019
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    10. Oddrocs

      Rockets that are just....different.
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      Latest: Marvin the Martian from the Kaboom Krewe Crawf56, Sep 13, 2019
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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: Is there a schedule for big projects this LDRS? troj, Sep 3, 2019
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    3. LDRS General Discussions

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      Latest: LDRS 38 Thank you very much! Jim Hinton, Sep 5, 2019
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  6. Rocketry Events & Competitions

    1. National Events

      Discussion area for National (or International!) events.
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      Latest: BALLS 28 plugger, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:14 AM
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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: High Frontier 16 Oldschool77, Sep 19, 2019 at 11:28 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 High Desert Rocketry, Sep 11, 2019
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    4. Canadian Rocketry

      Discussion area for rocketry activities in Canada
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      Latest: Cambridge Rocket Club in Ontario sunward, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:40 AM
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    5. United Kingdom Rocketry

      The forum for discussing rocketry in the United Kingdom.
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      Latest: estes F15-0 Tim51, Sep 20, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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  7. Vendor Showcase

    1. Vendor Giveaways

      Forum to host Sponsor related Giveaways.
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      Latest: Win a 98mm Collection or Camera Shrouds from Additive Aerospace Angie, Sep 3, 2019
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    2. 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: RF Approved: Starblazer X-20 Kit - 4x Upscaled - Interest Thread OKTurbo, Sep 19, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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  8. Manufacturers, Vendors, Sales and Deals

    1. Product and Vendor Reviews

      Forum to discuss reviews of both products and Vendors. Please keep everything very civil.
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      Latest: Loc Precision outstanding service Mustang67, Sep 19, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    2. Rocketry Deal Forum

      This forum is for you to post eBay, Amazon, Craigslist, Facebook and other rocketry specific deals you have found.
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      Latest: Hobby Lobby Clearance BEC, Sep 16, 2019 at 10:45 PM
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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: Giant V2 Rocket Kit, 11.675" Diameter cwbullet, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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  9. 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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    2. Area 51

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