#136 : The Project Episode

The Rocket n00b joins us with his guest James Duffy, and they will talk about their experiences building a fun and challenging rocket kit that they enjoyed, The Estes Souyz Pro series kit! James and N00b take a few moments to share with you some tips for your build version.CG Updates us on his upcoming test launch, and we talk rockets, of course!Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

The CG, Gheem and The Rocket N00b catch up with the organizers of LDRS-44 to talk about this year's event...and to talk rockets, of course!Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

Note: This show was recorded a little while ago. After the session was done, our studio went through some needed updates, which delayed production and recording schedules.In this episode, CG, Gheem and Daniel catch up on the latest (as of this recording) rocket news as well as the status of their projects, and the changes to the show moving forward.CG discusses the new Rocket Flight Computer progress. Here are some screen shots of his new interface software written in Python to connect, program, and download data from his Flight Computers.Check out our website @ https://therocketryshow.com for images from CG's projects. Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

This was recorded several months ago, and CG's finally getting it posted.The next episode is about two weeks out, where CG has LOTS to follow up on, and it has a LOT to do with the delay getting this one posted.Enjoy!Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

In this episdode, we welcome Steve Taylor from The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA)Each year, ESRA accepts over 150 collegiate teams from around the world to compete in the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) for the prestigious title of overall winner! Each team designs, builds, tests and launches rockets with a payload size of up to 2.2 Kg and target altitudes of either 10,000, 30,000, 45,000 even up to 100,000 feet! Rockets are typically 4 to 8 inches in diameter and 8 to 20 ft. long. Multistage rockets and all chemical propulsion types (solid, liquid, and hybrid) are allowed. The goal is to have participants learn their skills by doing (motto: Learn by doing) in a safe educational rich environment.The IREC has been an annual occurrence since 2006. The competition achieved international status in 2011 – when schools from Canada and Brazil joined – and has continued to grow rapidly ever since. More than 1,800 students attended the 2024 competition, representing over 120 schools from 22 countries on 5 different continents. ESRA has operated the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) since 2006. Competitions have been held in the following locations:2006-2016 - Green River, Utah2017-2024 - Spaceport America, New MexicoThis year, it happens at 2025 - Spaceport Midland, Texas.For more info, Visit: https://soundingrocket.orgMentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

We welcome Special Guest Randy Millikin of RailButtons.Com!Randy Millikin of RailButtons.Com joins us to talk about his products, and to talk rockets with us.Some background on Mr. Millikin:I began my hobby of rocketry in the early to mid 70’s and stopped once I discovered girls, cars and got my first bass guitar.I launched my last rocket for many years somewhere around 1976.But then one day around 2003, while surfing the web, I came across Aerotech’s website and discovered this interesting thing called, High Power Rocketry!I remember thinking, WOW...M motors!The biggest I ever flew as a kid was a D, because E’s were not made yet (or if they were, I couldn't afford them!)I thought to myself, “ I need to find out more about this!”.With that information filed away, I finally was able to attend a launch in 3 Oaks Michigan in 2005.I went with my 6 year old son and my father. I was blown away and haven't looked back since.I ordered a few Estes kits that I built with my son and flew them at the school yard near our house.That brought back so many great memories that I just had to start building bigger rockets and fly them with bigger motors.About a year and a half later, I got my TRA Level 1 cert in 3 Oaks.The next year, I was able to get my Level 2, again in 3 Oaks, and a few years later, my Level 3 at LDRS28.So why am I doing this?Matt Strum started selling railbuttons in the 90's and had a very successful on-line business for over 10 years.When he decided to stop selling railbuttons, it left the hobby with fewer (and more expensive) options.After exchanging some email, he helped me with information about how he was able to provide the hobby with such and inexpensive choice for railbuttons.It is my goal to keep supplying inexpensive railbuttons for our hobby and keep Matt's vision moving forward.He was able to sell thousands and I hope to be able to do the same for many years to come.Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

CG and Andrew visit Steve Eves' workshop where many local High Power rocketry enthusiasts had a party. We talk to Steve, Chris Pearson and a few fellow rocketry folks with a few fun conversations.Enjoy!Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum

Welcome to another Rocket Friends episode (Formerly called Workshop Talk)In today's episode it's a Rocket Friends general rocketry discussion. We're joined by our good friend Andrew Kleinhenz and we cover a broad range of topics including:-Becoming a Prefect of a Tripoli chapter for the first time-The full story of "The Fainter of Goats"- The resolution to the AP supply issue from Aerotech- Speaking of...the right way to get into motor making- First time @ Airfest thoughtsAnd more! Patrons, stay around after the closing theme for a cute short story at the end!"The Fainter of Goats " rocket...which has an amazing story that we share in this episode!Mentioned in this episode:eRocketseRocketsThe Rocketry Forum

Welcome to the Season 11 premiere of The Rocketry Show!In this episode, we talk to Tom Fetter on a deep dive on why do our rockets turn into the wind?Tom's done a lot of research, and was excited to join us to share!Mentioned in this episode:eRocketseRocketsThe Rocketry Forum

CG and Gheem gather for another test episode drop.We're making sure everything is good to go for the new season. We got a question from a listener that CG thought would make a good topic for this test drop episode...Mentioned in this episode:The Rocketry Forum