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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: The Sandlot 2... Shuttle launch CzTeacherMan, Jul 20, 2018 at 11:14 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: Low Power parachute shroud lines--- best string/thread BABAR, Jul 20, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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    3. MicroMaxx (MMX)

      Rockets that fly on the Quest MicroMaxx motors.
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      Latest: Horseshoes, hand grenades, and Tiddlywinks ;-) close enough GlenP, Jul 20, 2018 at 2:47 AM
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    4. Low Power Rocketry (LPR)

      Rockets using motors 1/4A through D impulse.
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      Latest: 20mm od body tube HASTE, Jul 20, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    5. Mid Power Rocketry (MPR)

      Rockets using motors from E through G impulse.
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      Latest: Aerotech 29 40 120 enclosure discontinued? dshmel, Jul 20, 2018 at 10:07 PM
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    6. High Power Rocketry (HPR)

      Rockets using motors from H impulse upwards.
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      Latest: Madcow Level-2 Build KC3KNM, Jul 20, 2018 at 6:47 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: 5 y/o motor burkefj, Jul 20, 2018 at 11:04 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: Hey, let's take this altimeter for a spin! JimJarvis50, Jul 20, 2018 at 9:55 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, Jul 20, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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    10. Recovery

      Discussions about anything regarding getting your rocket to come back safely.
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      Latest: Where Do The (8-16 psi) Numbers Come From For Pressure to Eject Parachute? thef-equals-ma-isstrong, Jul 19, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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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: Wet sanding, Compounding, Polishing...discussion Nathan, Jul 20, 2018 at 1:35 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-Wing Alpha Build Thread lakeroadster, Jul 20, 2018 at 10:55 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: Jim Z’s site down? rocketpunch, Jul 16, 2018 at 2:49 AM
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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

      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

      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: Year of Astronautics Round, Jul 17, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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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: Help trimming boost glider caveduck, Jul 16, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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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: BMS is offering a re-release of the Peter Always 1/195 SaturnV PeterAlway, Jul 19, 2018 at 11:18 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 sean_journot, Jul 20, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    8. Cardstock Rocketry

      Rockets built from paper and/or cardstock.
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      Latest: Explorer&Space Station Aquarius downscales GlenP, Jun 30, 2018
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    9. Oddrocs

      Rockets that are just....different.
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      Latest: I want to build an upside down rocket. Any tips? Daddyisabar, Jul 19, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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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 Wayco, Jul 20, 2018 at 11:00 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: National Museum of the US Air Force Build and Fly on 21 July Zeus-cat, Jul 20, 2018 at 10:59 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 AlphaHybrids, Jul 11, 2018
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    4. Canadian Rocketry

      Discussion area for rocketry activities in Canada
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      Latest: Sunward Hobbies Completes Website Upgrades and Re-launch Woody's Workshop, Jul 20, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    5. United Kingdom Rocketry

      The forum for discussing rocketry in the United Kingdom.
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      Latest: Where to purchase E and higher motors in Europe? No more Sierra Fox? billdz, Jul 5, 2018
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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: Falcon Rocketry! FalconRocketry, Jul 20, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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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: Is Hawk Mountain still operating? patelldp, Jul 20, 2018 at 11:12 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: Scan of article on a 1/1 scale AIM-9 Sidewinder missile neil_w, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:35 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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    2. Area 51

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