While the goal of increasing interest and participation is good (and I can't say I have a good solution), I don't like the particulars of this proposal. For...
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Ez2cDave@...
ez2cdave
Mar 11, 2004 12:19 am
In a message dated 3/10/04 6:43:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, jvincent@... writes: I'm surprised that this group, known to share an opinion now and ...
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vincent_jeff
Mar 11, 2004 12:02 am
IMO, the cited problem of fitting events to maximize contest factors (CFs) for a given meet isn't that big a problem. Yes, it can be awkward at times, but... ...
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James Duffy
duffyaero
Mar 10, 2004 11:57 pm
... RCP = Rules Change Proposal. James _______________________ James Duffy National Sport Launch 2004 Event Director jduffy@......
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Starlord
starlordcomm...
Mar 10, 2004 11:51 pm
Not being a nar member, I have no idea what your talking about. ... From: "vincent_jeff" <jvincent@...> To: <contestRoc@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
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vincent_jeff
Mar 10, 2004 11:37 pm
I'm surprised that this group, known to share an opinion now and again :), has failed to make any comments on the RCPs published in the February "Model...
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Kevin Wickart
rocketguy_61761@...
Mar 10, 2004 5:08 pm
Many of you are already aware of this information, but it finally occurred to me through my stress-induced fog that it had not been officially posted to the...
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James Duffy
duffyaero
Mar 6, 2004 9:37 pm
... It's pretty old film, so there's not much to improve on. ... The downloadable version is a good idea. Look for the file "opel.mov"; at: ...
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shockie
shockwaveriderz
Mar 6, 2004 7:35 pm
James: Great video...for what I can see of it..kinda dark and the fact that I don't own a real version of QT prevents me from adjusting the brightness or...
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James Duffy
duffyaero
Mar 6, 2004 6:00 pm
All, I've posted a short video of archival newsreel film of the Opel Sander Rak 1 at: http://homepage.mac.com/jduffy/iMovieTheater53.html Note that this is a...
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Larry B. Rice
larryr33323
Mar 6, 2004 10:27 am
Rocketeers, As I mentioned some time ago. I had remembered that the NAR kicked several people out of the NAR in 1973 as a result of falsified contest results....
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roy_lappalainen
Mar 5, 2004 10:01 pm
... of ... later ... then, ... I'm realy more interested in quantitative stuff. I am pondering potential project for NARAM R&D. Roy...
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Kevin Wickart
rocketguy_61761@...
Mar 5, 2004 1:04 am
... I don't know of any quantitative study done on FHPLs since then, Roy. And I looked for quite a while before finally giving up and developing my own design....
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roy_lappalainen
Mar 5, 2004 12:38 am
Re-post...
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vincent_jeff
Mar 4, 2004 5:52 pm
... Mere 1/8" balsa. ... I've got sidetracked by PC problems and other projects, but I'm trying to get back to it, really! :) -- Jeff...
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Ez2cDave@...
ez2cdave
Mar 4, 2004 12:56 pm
In a message dated 3/3/04 10:59:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, jvincent@... writes: Seek out message #3315 and all shall be revealed. (HL finger-rest,...
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Wolfram v.Kiparski
astronwolf
Mar 4, 2004 12:55 pm
... Since it seems that it has had an impact in the past, and still is having an impact today, it wouldn't surprise me if it continues to have an impact in the...
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vincent_jeff
Mar 4, 2004 3:58 am
... purpose ... Seek out message #3315 and all shall be revealed. (HL finger-rest, for the really impatient. :) -- Jeff...
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Bruno
gemini23us
Mar 3, 2004 9:34 pm
A recent development on AeroTech ... http://www.rocketryonline.com/Search/db_search.cgi?setup_file=News&submit_search=yes&db_id=1121 Will this have an impact...
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kevinj73us
Mar 3, 2004 6:39 pm
Heya Roy, Thats most likely a finger rest glued uner the wing to give you something to grip with when tossing. You see that a lot in HLG plans. kj ... purpose...
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roy_lappalainen
Mar 3, 2004 5:24 pm
In the plans on the NAR website there is a piece that I am not sure I understand its usage. The part layout is located just above the stabilizer in the plans....
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shockie
shockwaveriderz
Mar 3, 2004 5:24 pm
I am getting ready to invest in some quarts of dope and and thinner ( Randolph Coatings brand from Aircraft Spruce) and I was wondering what and why you may...
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roy_lappalainen
Mar 3, 2004 5:23 pm
Does anybody know of or has done any further R&D on this type of launcher since 1988? I have not been able to find anything later than the NARAM-30...
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gcgassaway@...
gcgassaway
Mar 3, 2004 7:15 am
... CA's will hold against mylar, but the bond will not be as strong as what you might expect. I've used it for bonding mylar to wood spars for flexies, and ...
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gcgassaway@...
gcgassaway
Mar 3, 2004 7:04 am
... I recently constructed George Gassaways "2 Minute Egg" competition egglofter as my first attempt at building a rocket in this category. Since then I have...
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vincent_jeff
Mar 2, 2004 11:46 pm
... I would cut the body tube just below the bottom of the shroud. Then you can replace the shroud/tube assembly if/when necessary (which really isn't that...
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Switenky, Shawn
sswitenky
Mar 2, 2004 6:06 pm
CA's will hold against mylar, but the bond will not be as strong as what you might expect. I've used it for bonding mylar to wood spars for flexies, and it...
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kkooch2002
Mar 2, 2004 5:36 pm
... adhesion? I'd probably try thinned down contact cement or double sided tape. Kooch...
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shockie
shockwaveriderz
Mar 2, 2004 5:14 pm
what glues will stick to mylar sheet ? CA's? should the mylae perhaps be scuffed up some first to improve adhesion? shockie B)...
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roy_lappalainen
Mar 2, 2004 5:14 pm
I recently constructed George Gassaways "2 Minute Egg" competition egglofter as my first attempt at building a rocket in this category. Since then I have been...
