Phase 1 of the launch system.
Although our previous post was very involved, the first step in this project is to develop the launch pad structure. The launch pad structure will be formed by an aluminum frame, that will house an on-going/under development system designed to meet the expectations listed in the previous post. Nothing in this project will happen overnight.…
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Lightning Rod R/C plane – Another excellent bad idea!
This is post 1 of 1 in the series “lightning rod plane” Excellent bad ideas are part of the reason for learning some good science. This is definitely going to be one of those excellent bad ideas! Anyone that lives in Florida and is in to the remote control hobby knows that the weather doesn’t…
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The Launch Ground Station System
This is post 1 of 1 in the series “Launch Pad” Like just about every other post on this website, I will kick it off in a familiar manner…. “Like many projects on this website, this one got out of hand quick”. The original idea Our previous rocket launching system broke…. by the accidental force…
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AR900 FLying Wing. A Few runs at GT Bray in Bradenton, Florida
just a few runs. Did not exceed 30% throttle. Tried to go under the yellow ribbon but chickened out last second.
Monogram F-15C Eagle build… Skill Level 2
Even though this isn’t part of our typical hobbies, it has become a bad weather/broken plane/broken RC car time replacement hobby. One evening I was going through Ebay.com and saw this Monogram plane posted for sale. Previously opened, and it asserted that no missing parts to the kit. I purchased it, some paints, some glue,…
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Rocket Systems Development Series – Part 2 – Long Range Ground Tracking Station (LRGTS)
This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Rocket Systems” Section containing ideas in progress, or just data of interest in this hobby. Rocket Systems Development for RTH/Series Rocket Systems Development Series – Part 2 – Long Range Ground Tracking Station (LRGTS) Rocket Systems Development Series – Part 3 – TBS Crossfire The RTH rocket…
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Rocket Systems Development for RTH/Series
This is post 1 of 4 in the series “Rocket Systems” Section containing ideas in progress, or just data of interest in this hobby. Rocket Systems Development for RTH/Series Rocket Systems Development Series – Part 2 – Long Range Ground Tracking Station (LRGTS) Rocket Systems Development Series – Part 3 – TBS Crossfire The RTH rocket…
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Can we launch a rocket in to space?
Many enthusiasts of this hobby are always wondering if amateur rockets can reach space. The answer is very simple, yes we can. If you are to go on google and search this, you will come across many videos in which this was the case. Some folks used balloons to get there, others rode a balloon…
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Typhon 3s v3 upgrades to not pass on, and their benefits. – 12/2021
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “TYPHONS” Typhons are excellent R/C buggys. They are fast, fun, durable, and in often cases they fly very very high up in the air. VIDEO: Arrma Typhon 3s and Traxxas Rustler doing some light bashing. Typhon 3s v3 upgrades to not pass on, and their benefits.…
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Why to choose rocketry and RC as a family activity
I am a father of 2 boys. One is 4 years old, and the other is 2 years old. I am the kind of parent that presents as many options to them as possible so they can follow their own paths regarding interests they wish to learn about. My oldest has been obsessed with aircraft…
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