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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: Sound of High-Power Rocket Breaking Mach dhbarr, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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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: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Switch, Nov 12, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    3. MicroMaxx (MMX)

      Rockets that fly on the Quest MicroMaxx motors.
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      Latest: Igniters Ez2cDave, Oct 16, 2019
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    4. Low Power Rocketry (LPR)

      Rockets using motors 1/4A through D impulse.
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      Latest: Fliskits coming back soon under license? Ramjet, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:22 AM
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    5. Mid Power Rocketry (MPR)

      Rockets using motors from E through G impulse.
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      Latest: LOC Graduator Build - "Diomedes" JCRL, Nov 13, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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    6. High Power Rocketry (HPR)

      Rockets using motors from H impulse upwards.
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      Latest: Scale Staged Black Brant XI 1:7.5 Charles_McG, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:23 AM
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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: The 2019 Newton Tally Thread Rocketjunkie, Nov 12, 2019 at 9:51 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: 2 Meter Band HyperSonic, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:31 AM
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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: PVC Pipe Stands neil_w, Nov 13, 2019 at 2:41 AM
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    10. Recovery

      Discussions about anything regarding getting your rocket to come back safely.
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      Latest: How to make a properly Wind Tunnel Test for a 13kg Rocket? Manoel Victor, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:14 AM
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  3. Advanced Rocketry Topics

    1. [Restricted]Research

      Topics related to Research motors. Specific details, including motor formulas, are welcome. Want access? Read this
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    2. [Restricted]Youth Advanced Topics

      Advanced topics discussion area, including motor technology, for youth members.
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    3. [Restricted] School and University Discussions

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    4. [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: Tight/sticking electronics bay in airframe tube gary7, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:21 AM
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    2. Scratch Built

      For the modeler that enjoys building from the ground up.
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      Latest: Neil_W's half-baked design thread neil_w, Nov 13, 2019 at 10:34 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: Can you get info on how far a rocket will drift in OpenRocket? Voyager1, Nov 13, 2019 at 10:34 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: What Are You Printing Today? Doug Holverson, Nov 13, 2019 at 9:17 PM
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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

      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: WILDMAN - Drago Gallery jeff2space, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:22 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: Conversion of Hacker Pin to Rocket Glider mbeels, Nov 12, 2019 at 2:13 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: Aero High Scale Data Ez2cDave, Nov 13, 2019 at 8:40 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: need some opinions/advice re: FAR 1030 competition dhbarr, Nov 13, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    9. Cardstock Rocketry

      Rockets built from paper and/or cardstock.
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      Latest: Matchstick Rocket Truck John Kemker, Sep 25, 2019
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    10. Oddrocs

      Rockets that are just....different.
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      Latest: Is this odd enough Funkworks, Oct 27, 2019
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  5. LDRS

    1. LDRS Announcements

      LDRS 35 Announcements
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      Latest: LDRS39 Evolvant, Oct 30, 2019
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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: LDRS 39 Questions Evolvant, Oct 30, 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 Scott S, Nov 10, 2019 at 8:34 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: Midwest Power 17 - Nov 15-17, 2019 crossfire, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:16 AM
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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's 'Dollar Per Foot' challenge High Desert Rocketry, Nov 8, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    4. Canadian Rocketry

      Discussion area for rocketry activities in Canada
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      Latest: the LAUNCH CANADA challenge Dipstick, Nov 13, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    5. United Kingdom Rocketry

      The forum for discussing rocketry in the United Kingdom.
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      Latest: Where in Europe can a 1010 rail be purchased? billdz, Nov 12, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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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: Black Aero Holiday Sale 2019 Big_Red_Daddy, Nov 14, 2019 at 1:00 AM
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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: Python Rocketry Custom NCs Bat-mite, Nov 11, 2019 at 9:03 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: Estes Clearance Kits Jeff Curtis, Nov 5, 2019
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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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  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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