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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: Happy Father's Day to all you Dad's out there! Woody's Workshop, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:45 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: Starters and plugs timbucktoo, Jun 16, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    3. MicroMaxx (MMX)

      Rockets that fly on the Quest MicroMaxx motors.
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      Latest: Love the Semroc MicroMax Fleet DerickPinkston, Jun 8, 2019
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    4. Low Power Rocketry (LPR)

      Rockets using motors 1/4A through D impulse.
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      Latest: Falcon Heavy - SpaceX / Boyce Aerospace Build kuririn, Jun 16, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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    5. Mid Power Rocketry (MPR)

      Rockets using motors from E through G impulse.
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      Latest: MAC BlackFly build thread mike2wander, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:40 PM
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    6. High Power Rocketry (HPR)

      Rockets using motors from H impulse upwards.
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      Latest: Build Thread - Loc Nuke Pro Maxx JoeTekcor, Jun 16, 2019 at 9:05 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: RMS vs DMS crossfire, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:25 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: Jolly Logic Altimeter Three: Cannot connect (and other problems) MetricRocketeer, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:36 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: Disappointing launch day attempts Flyfalcons, Jun 16, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    10. Recovery

      Discussions about anything regarding getting your rocket to come back safely.
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      Latest: Parachute patterns rharshberger, Jun 13, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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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: card stock transition Woody's Workshop, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:42 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 Lifting Rocket lakeroadster, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:18 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... BBowmaster, Jun 15, 2019 at 10:14 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: CNC mill conversion project begins OverTheTop, Jun 16, 2019 at 11:56 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)

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      4. Apogee Components

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      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

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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: SCALE - Bullpup (AGM 12) Gallery Ez2cDave, Jun 7, 2019
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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: Estes Shuttle #7248 AfterBurners, Jun 11, 2019 at 7:05 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: Apogee Saturn V Launch Lugs or Rail Buttons? vcp, Jun 16, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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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: To paint or not to paint caveduck, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    9. Cardstock Rocketry

      Rockets built from paper and/or cardstock.
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      Latest: Mini clone Colonial Viper GlenP, May 28, 2019
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    10. Oddrocs

      Rockets that are just....different.
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      Latest: Drag Queen, a slightly off-kilter spool manixFan, May 21, 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: Rv generators OverTheTop, Jun 8, 2019
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    3. LDRS General Discussions

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  6. Rocketry Events & Competitions

    1. National Events

      Discussion area for National (or International!) events.
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      Latest: NARAM 61 zog139, Jun 16, 2019 at 3:11 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: URRF6 June 21, 22, 23th spence, Jun 16, 2019 at 4:52 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: 10 July 3D Design Contest Ian A Dalton, May 29, 2019
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    4. Canadian Rocketry

      Discussion area for rocketry activities in Canada
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      Latest: Does anyone who is going to Rock Lake have an extra "I" motor I could buy? Dipstick, Jun 14, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    5. United Kingdom Rocketry

      The forum for discussing rocketry in the United Kingdom.
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      Latest: Small-medium launch sites near Manchester. StuartL_UK, May 30, 2019
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  7. Manufacturers, Vendors, Sales and Deals

    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: Last Minute Holiday Sale jimzcatz, Jun 15, 2019 at 3:39 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: Sandman status?? kuririn, Jun 10, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    3. 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: LOC Viper III 29.00 Happy Fathers Day! Devin Batten, Jun 16, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    4. 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: LDRS/High Power DVD's or VHS Videos CoyoteNumber2, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:45 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: User ID Change Bat-mite, May 30, 2019
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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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