Cody Webster
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I have been in and out of the model rocket hobby since I was about 8 years old. I am 29 now, and my interest in model rocketry has really grown in the last few years. My epiphany was this, last night as I was reading about rocketry clubs in different states, and looking at groups on facebook I realized, Our hobby is really small. There really arent many of us around!
I found this surprising, and even a bit disturbing. I am 29, and ya, I like to play video games once in a while and all, but I would rather build or go launch a rocket than waste my time on a video game. Rocketry is very tangible and applicable to me, more so than any other hobby I like. I enjoy racing rc cars, building models of all kinds, playing disc golf and of course Drums! But none of those activities have any real significance to the world. And our great country has played a huge roll in rocketry and space exploration. Americas past time baseball? How about model rocketry! Rocketry offers something many other hobbies dont, real scientific data and research! (Even if you arent into that side of the hobby)
I remember being a kid and going to hobby lobby with my mom, as she looked around you could find me on the aisle of models and rockets, googly eyed over all the awesome car models and rockets. Now that Im older I can afford those goodies!
The funny thing is, its almost taboo in a way. You mean, I can build this rocket and launch it into the air, and this is legal?!?! Well sign me up!
I guess what Im saying, is that Im really surprised how small of a hobby rocketry is. I would assume most people if you asked them, does building a rocket and shooting it off sound like fun to you? Wouldnt most people say YES! I am curious what the future of this hobby looks like, I hope a resurgence is just around the corner. Whatever happens, I am glad we have forums, clubs, and associations we can join and share our passion for rocketry with.
I found this surprising, and even a bit disturbing. I am 29, and ya, I like to play video games once in a while and all, but I would rather build or go launch a rocket than waste my time on a video game. Rocketry is very tangible and applicable to me, more so than any other hobby I like. I enjoy racing rc cars, building models of all kinds, playing disc golf and of course Drums! But none of those activities have any real significance to the world. And our great country has played a huge roll in rocketry and space exploration. Americas past time baseball? How about model rocketry! Rocketry offers something many other hobbies dont, real scientific data and research! (Even if you arent into that side of the hobby)
I remember being a kid and going to hobby lobby with my mom, as she looked around you could find me on the aisle of models and rockets, googly eyed over all the awesome car models and rockets. Now that Im older I can afford those goodies!
The funny thing is, its almost taboo in a way. You mean, I can build this rocket and launch it into the air, and this is legal?!?! Well sign me up!
I guess what Im saying, is that Im really surprised how small of a hobby rocketry is. I would assume most people if you asked them, does building a rocket and shooting it off sound like fun to you? Wouldnt most people say YES! I am curious what the future of this hobby looks like, I hope a resurgence is just around the corner. Whatever happens, I am glad we have forums, clubs, and associations we can join and share our passion for rocketry with.
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