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Post by Mike Ekho » Thu, 26 Oct 1995 04:00:00



I am new to rocketing, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions
that I could use.
 
 
 

Rocketing

Post by Mike Ekho » Thu, 26 Oct 1995 04:00:00


I am new to rocketing, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions
that I could use.

 
 
 

Rocketing

Post by john bolen » Thu, 26 Oct 1995 04:00:00


Quote:

>I am new to rocketing, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions
>that I could use.

If you want to start with Estes models (small stuff A - D engines) go to
Michaels (hopefully in your area) and about every two weeks they have 40
to 50% off sales on one item.  Pick up the Estes starter kit with a
rocket, engines, and launcher.   Walmart and Hobby Lobby and other hobby
shops also have Estes. Also get the FAQ for this group and read it well.
 You will have to join Tripoli ($55 a year) to be able to buy and launch
the big stuff.  I am a BAR and attended my first HPR launch in July this
year.  I am now waiting for my Tripoli number to arrive.  Hope you have a
big wallet for HPR. It can be expensive, but the thrill is all worth it.

John Bolene
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TRA pending  OKCTRA #9

 
 
 

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Post by Bill Nels » Fri, 27 Oct 1995 04:00:00


:  You will have to join Tripoli ($55 a year) to be able to buy and launch
: the big stuff.  I am a BAR and attended my first HPR launch in July this
: year.  I am now waiting for my Tripoli number to arrive.  Hope you have a
: big wallet for HPR. It can be expensive, but the thrill is all worth it.

You can fly High Power as a member of either Tripoli (TRA) or the National
Association of Rocketry (NAR). Both have High Power Rocketry (HPR) programs,
although their confirmation procedures currently vary somewhat. At present,
I believe the NAR only confirms through J motors, while TRA confirms through
O.

Bill

 
 
 

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Post by Helen Rapo » Sat, 28 Oct 1995 04:00:00


Quote:

>I am new to rocketing, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions
>that I could use.

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It would be helpful to know as to what of type of rocketry you are
interested in.  For example are you interesed in rockets that are
powered in the 1/2A to C range, D to E range, F to G range, H to J
range, or K or higher range?

Single stage or multi-staging, boost gliders, scale rocketry,
payload lofting, contest flying, sport flying, just building
for the fun of it, etc.

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Post by kaplo.. » Sun, 29 Oct 1995 04:00:00


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>  You will have to join Tripoli ($55 a year) to be able to buy and launch
> the big stuff.  I am a BAR and attended my first HPR launch in July this

This hasn't been true for at least 5 years, when the NAR instituted its own
HPR certification program. You can now join either group if you want to fly
HPR. The NAR is currently less expensive, and offers insurance that protects
the flyer rather than the management.


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Post by James J. McLaughli » Mon, 30 Oct 1995 03:00:00



Quote:


> >  You will have to join Tripoli ($55 a year) to be able to buy and launch
> > the big stuff.  I am a BAR and attended my first HPR launch in July this

> This hasn't been true for at least 5 years, when the NAR instituted its own
> HPR certification program. You can now join either group if you want to fly
> HPR. The NAR is currently less expensive, and offers insurance that protects
> the flyer rather than the management.

There seem to be two misconceptions running through the two prior posts on
this thread.

First TRA membership is $ 25.00 per year as of today.  The $55.00 comes
in if you want the magazine. That kicks it up to $ 55.00 year.
The extra $ 30.00 is for the mag subscription.

You can also get the mag separately by direct subscription from HPR
Publishing, POB 96, Orem, Utah, from Bruce Kelly who can be reached at
E mail at                 .

And no, I have no direct or indirect financial interest in HPR mag. <VBG>

For your $ 25.00 annual dues to TRA you get, for services  (
      ). This line left blank as I am not allowed to discuss TRA in a
public forum.

NAR annual dues are not a whole lot cheaper, but NAR does have an annual
extra cost insurance package that can be helpful. As Bob points out the
TRA insurance "package" does not cover individual flyers.

When you add up the NAR dues and NAR optional insurance costs, it comes
up to about $ 45.00 or so for senior members.

Whether yo need the NAR insurance is something each individual has to
decide for themselves.  If you have a good homeowners or renters policy,
combined with  a good "umbrella " excess coverage policy, you may not
need the NAR insurace. Check around in you own locale re such coverage.
Around here (POrtland, OR>) it runs about $ 116.00 per year for a massive
policy that provides excess coverage over and above both my homeowners
and auto. No, I _do not_ sell insurance.

Sum total, as a few folks with sharp pencils have figured out and stated
to me, is that it may be most economical for the high power enthusiasts to
join NAR as NAR now has the only viable motor test and certification
program for high power motors, has relatively cheap dues, and has
insurance options if you need it.

If you want the HPR mag, wich is separate from TRA, you can get it
separately. The last issue had zero technical content, and was on a
par, content wise, Sprockets.

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