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Hey all, On the schedule for May 13th I see that NAR High Power Rocket Demonstration–sponsored byRaytheon is listed. Who is eligible to fly their high powered rockets during this event? Is the public allowed to fly or are there rocketeers already selected? Thanks in advance.

Hey fellow rocket scientists. I just bought a Dr. Rocket 38/240 casing. Anyone have the aft and forward closures I need for this? I was told that I should be able to use the Aerotech closures so I have been told.

First off allow me to thank all the knowledgeable people who on a regular basis offer advice, guidance, and inspiration to us aspiring Jedis. May the Force always be with you. John Coker in this video shows us how to install an electronics bay in a plastic nosecone. Today I ordered a Firefly...

Here are some photos from NOVAAR's launch on March 11, 2017. Lots of kids trying to qualify for TARC. I just joined the club a few days prior to the launch. It was a very chilly day but there were a few dozen people who turned out. I figured that I'd be there for an hour or too due to...

Hey folks, Had a fun time and learned a few things building my last Estes V2 so when I went into Hobby Works in Laurel, MD and they had a 30% off sale I bought another. I reinforced the centering rings by cutting out duplicates out of cardstock then laminating them to the supplied centering...

Hey all you model rocket scientists, I have about a dozen Minimax kits NIP for trade. Looking for Aerotech or other brand that is compatible with the Aerotech reloads RMS 24/40 or 29/180 RMS complete motor hardware, 18" (ish) nylon parachute low - mid power kits. I'd be happy to offer kits...

Hey crew, I came across this Kevlar line on ebay and I am thinking of using it for shock cords on MPRs. I was going to get the 500# for $7.99. Is it worth the gamble? The seller's user name is giraffewb-5...

Hey all fellow model rocket scientists. I am about embark on my second Estes V2 build but this time make it a bit more robust by swapping out some items. My shopping list is as follows: Aerotech 24mm RMS kit, Estes Pro Series II 24mm retainer and shock cord. 18" nylon parachute. I don't have...

A miniature of the classic Estes Der Red Max. NIP. I have several available. $10 shipped in the CONUS. PM me with any questions. For shipping outside the CONUS please contact me. I am open to trades for other kits, an 18" nylon parachute, or Aerotech motor casings. minnmax by Petworth Traction...

Two packs of Estes A10-PT motors intended for rocket cars. $15 shipped. PM me with any questions. mototos by Petworth Traction Co., on Flickr

Estes has these discounted on their web site but they won't ship outside the US. I am shipping to the US and beyond and I have the best price on ebay. I am trying to raise money for my trip to China and Thailand. Thanks for looking...

Folks, I am a BAR who is back in the game for just a handful of months yet in the very near future I'd like to build another Estes V2 utilizing the things I have learned just in the past few months. Somewhere online there is a pattern to make scale fins instead of the "sport" fins that come...

Hello fellow rocketeers! My name is Mike and I live in Washington, DC and I am a BAR. I built and launched Estes rockets as a kid in the 1970's and now I am back at it. I was at a thrift store a year or two ago and saw an Estes starter kit NIB for $8. I had already been working on a model...