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    urban myth - line a kite with tin foil & fly it

    The kite would undoubtedly 'paint' on radar. The issue is that it isn't moving. When you're looking at a radar screen, that's how you discern a...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Aug 15, 2019 at 10:39 PM in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Cheesiest space movie ever

    Those are pretty exquisitely awful, but it's really tough to top "Plan Nine from Outer Space". When I have seen that movie, I've been embarrassed...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:22 PM in forum: The Watering Hole
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    That Time the U.S. Accidentally Nuked Britain's First Satellite

    Fascinating stuff. I lived through all of those years and I am somewhat surprised that there wasn't an accidental launch. The Project Fishbowl...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Aug 13, 2019 at 5:45 PM in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Miss Riley Rocket Kits

    Hi Folks; Miss Riley arrived in Brighton, CO yesterday. Truly awesome looking kit. Might be too pretty to build, but I'm sure that it will get...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Aug 8, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Got my L1 cert yesterday...

    Congratulations Mike, that looked to be an excellent launch. It was certainly successful. You may find that high power is addictive. For me, it...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Aug 5, 2019 in forum: High Power Rocketry (HPR)
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    Rocket Builder?

    Hi Folks; I got the email, I haven't responded yet. With my ridiculous work schedule, I'm kidding myself to think that I have any spare time. Jim
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Aug 1, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Post a pic that makes you LOL

    Nopeland? It looks just like the 'highways' going to Silverton, CO. Need to clean out your cardiovascular system? That's just the road for the...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 30, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Corporal missile development film

    It sure looks like most of that footage was shot in southern New Mexico. One of the more outstanding land sharks ever caught on film. Jim
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 29, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    What is your favorite space related movie?

    October Sky, Galaxy Quest, Silent Running Jim
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 25, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Another Step Across The Great Divide

    A few days ago I announced at work, 'It's the 50th anniversary of the moon landing! Do you remember where you were? Boy I do!" I started...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 23, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Aero pack 98mm to 75mm adapter

    I used the AeroPack 75 to 98mm adapter on the HeartBreaker Too. I was flying the 75mm M1350 DMS in a FG 98mm mount. It could not have worked...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 21, 2019 in forum: High Power Rocketry (HPR)
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    World Record Model Rocket Launch On Apollo Anniversery

    Seems quite appropriate on this red letter day. Jim
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Gonna find out how much I love rocketry ...

    Those temps and humidities. Reminds me of a lot of my military service. Jim
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    Miss Riley Rocket Kits

    I just put the money down. I purchased the full package except for the retainer. I love the AeroPack retainers, I just order them with my name...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 16, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole
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    What were your first rockets and launch equipment?

    An Estes Astron Drifter in 1969. I built a pad from a small piece of scrap lumber and an 1/8" rod. A lid from a can of vegetables served as...
    Post by: Jim Hinton, Jul 15, 2019 in forum: The Watering Hole