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Jim Parsons’ OpenRocket sim of the Estes Cineroc and OmegaThe latest episode of The Model Rocket Show podcast is up, and I’m talking with Jim Parsons. You may know Jim by the username K’Tesh on The Rocketry Forum, and one of the things he’s known for i… […]

Click here to go to the beginning of the build.Once I had the motor mount installed in the FlisKits Tres, it looked pretty good and felt nice and solid. But there were small gaps between the motor tubes and the main BT-60 body tube. I suspect this may … […]

Click here for Part 1.The three-motor cluster mount of the FlisKits Tres is canted, which means that, rather than pointing straight up through the rocket’s body tube, the engine tubes stick out at an angle. Because of this cant, the tubes have to protr… […]

Claude Maina’s Streaming UFFO lifts off. Photo courtesy Jim Flis.Episode 2 of The Model Rocket Show podcast is up, and I’m pleased how it turned out.This show was meant to come out a year and a half ago, on The Rocketry Show, but one thing and another … […]

To get better at building more challenging rockets, you have to build more challenging rockets. Often, rocketeers will hold on to a model for years, thinking “I’m not up to that skill level yet,” or “I need to do this one justice!”It’s understandable. … […]

From National Association of Rocketry President, John Hochheimer:NARAM 62 Update: The COVID-19 pandemic creates significant uncertainty associated with holding our planned summer events. Therefore, the NAR is postponing NARAM 62 and will hold it in 202… […]

I often build model rockets out of order.The Handbook of Model Rocketry emphasizes time and again “Always read the instructions!” And while this is good advice, after you’ve built a number of rockets, you might find it helpful to deviate slightly … […]

Well, two posts in one day. A lot of stuff happening these days.From the Facebook group of the National Association of Rocketry:March 17: Update on COVID-19 for National Association of RocketryRecently, the recommendations from the White House and CDC … […]

From an email issued by The American Rocketry Challenge, or TARC:Hi Rocketeers, As always, one of our priorities is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our entire community. Therefore, we ask that you follow all guidance you are receiving from … […]