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!
Anyone that lives in Florida and is in to the remote control hobby knows that the weather doesn’t always cooperate. This makes it incredibly challenging when trying to schedule a nice afternoon at the park with many different folks. We understand that not everyone loves the rain, and we also understand what happens to electronics…
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The Launch Ground Station System
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 of a toddler……. I was online shopping for one and saw…
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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)
As we work on the development of the rocket itself we must keep in mind that without the ability to track it we wont be getting very far. Tracking can be done several different ways. The basics indicate that we need a long range antenna which means narrow field antenna, that can maximize on range.…
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Rocket Systems Development for RTH/Series
We have made choices. Right, wrong or indifferent we have a direction, a plan, and some resources to begin. Below is what has been accomplished, and what yet remains to be accomplished. Those items with a strikethrough remain to be studied. Personally, I feel that we have a nice solid base to begin studying some…
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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
The Typhon 3s is one of the absolute best R/C cars for the money, period. It isn’t perfect, but it sure does come the closest. Everything, from looks, to how it bashes, to how it breaks….. just a complete beauty. We can start the recommendations with what cost me the most to repair over time,…
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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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