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Old 02-04-2012, 08:59 AM
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Anytime we get closer to the truth we all win. It probably wouldn't hurt if fewer folks felt they could only prevail at the expense of others, but I digress and that is well addressed on rmr as you note.

I personally witnessed TRA use strong arm tactics to take over existing clubs and make them "Prefectures". Any good propaganda and insurgency campaign needs some special language and terms to differentiate it along the edges.

BTW TRA didn't coin the term experimental. They swiped it from California Rocketry magazine and is more properly attributable to several members of RRI. We used to say, "experimental rocketry just for kicks!" (link pp12-13) , to show there was a sport aspect as well as development and science aspects. The term can be found in an Ace Rockets ad . . .

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Anytime we get closer to the truth we all win.

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BTW TRA didn't coin the term experimental. They swiped it from California Rocketry magazine and is more properly attributable to several members of RRI. We used to say, "experimental rocketry just for kicks!", to show there was a sport aspect as well as development and science aspects. The term can be found in an Ace Rockets ad . . .

Let's just say that TRA adopted the title and expanded its reach beyond California.
I'm sure the term was used way before RRI. The Chinese probably had a word that would translate 800 years ago.
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Let's just say that TRA adopted the title and expanded its reach beyond California.
I'm sure the term was used way before RRI. The Chinese probably had a word that would translate 800 years ago.




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Saw an announcement in a publication regarding the pricing of the new Estes Composite Engines.
Saw that the F was something lovely like $54.00 retail but included a $25 haz mat charge.

Are they for freakin' real ?
Even if that includes a $25 haz mat charge in the price, that is still $29.00 for an F engine !

Who do they plan to have pay these prices ?
Not even NASA as their budget has been cut enough to where they can't afford 'em either.

Most that know about and fly F power and above know about Aerotech SU, and also know about reloadables. Most that also do so know about the internet and order online to save mega buxx.

This sounds like another failed entry into mid-power for the big E to me.
I was hoping an association with Estes of these relabled Aerotech motors would result in LOWER prices due to their vast distribution network.

Whomever is setting these prices must have not one, but a dozen screws loose.

I know the ONLY way I will be purchasing any is if they hit the shelves at a Hobby Lobby for about $29 (with no haz mat included) and I can use a 40-50% off coupon. Otherwise, NO SALE !



GH, et al,

It really is cheaper to cast your own grains and fly experimental

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It really is cheaper to cast your own grains and fly experimental

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I can see it now: "Candyman Rocketry," where all of the motors use the various sugar or sugar-related propellants--"you can even eat the forward closure..." (that's as good as any, as I can't think of a motor or motor-related component that rhymes with "dishes"). :-)
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