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Northern Illinois Rocketry Conference 2019 (NIRCON 2019) Saturday, February 9, 2019
What: Northern Illinois Rocketry Conference 2019 (NIRCON 2019)
A one day convention modeled on NAR’s national NARCON event with speakers, rocket display with “People’s Choice” voting for best model, and a prize raffle, sponsored by the Fox Valley Rocketeers (FVR), NAR Section #683. When: Saturday, February 9, 2019. Registration opens at 8:15 AM and convention activities begin at 9:00 AM Where: Woodstock North High School, Room D-187, 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock, IL Details to follow.
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A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets. But high above the quiet streets on the 12th floor of the Acme Building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent questions. Guy Noir, Private Eye. Fox Valley Rocketeers: http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org |
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We're about a month away from the Northern Illinois Rocketry Conference 2019 (NIRCON 2019). Here's a few updates.
Our confirmed speakers thus far are: Sather Ranum - Get Out the Laundry: How to Use Deployment Bags John Ciesiak - Go Straight: Simple Competition Launch Towers from Robotic Structures Ed Chess - Measure Twice; Cut Once: Scale Model Tips I've Learned Bob Zurek - Analysis on Cluster Altitude Models Becky Zurek - "Holy Chutes, Batman!", An R&D Report Bob Kaplow - The Lates from Bob's Kaplow's New Astron Workshop Jim Kovac, NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador - The Search for Planet 9 Registration opens at 8:15 AM and convention activities begin at 9:00 AM Where: Woodstock North High School, Room D-187, 3000 Raffel Road, Woodstock, IL Google Map Link: https://tinyurl.com/y8yfzq9q Entry Fee: $0.00, FREE! (Seriously!) Raffle Tickets: $1 each or six (6) for $5.00. Tons of kits and supplies to win. Lunch: $7 (Subway sandwich, chips, drink). Other fast food options located near by. Rocket Display: Bring your best birds to show the rest of the world. People’s Choice ballots handed out to all participants to vote on “Best in Show”! There will be a special classs for Saturn models of any type, including non-flying, and "Best Junior (18 and under) Model". Come join the Fox Valley Rocketeers for a day of sport rocketry fun!
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A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets. But high above the quiet streets on the 12th floor of the Acme Building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent questions. Guy Noir, Private Eye. Fox Valley Rocketeers: http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org |
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Bunny,
Sorry I can't make it this year but looks like a great lineup. Really had a good time at the last one I went to and heartily encourage anyone who can make it to go. Really fun and interesting. Steve |
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I’d love to attend. I was fortunate to attend NSL and NARAM in 2018. We are selling our home and moving closer to kids/grandkids. That will consume our time this year.
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Lee Reep NAR 55948 Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold! Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp |
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For folks that live in IN/IL/WI, this is a worthwhile conference. I know I'll be there. Just need to decide which Saturn to bring!
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Paul If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane - Jimmy Buffett NAR #87246 www.wooshrocketry.org |
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The speaker list for the Northern Illinois Rocketry Conference is now complete:
Becky Zurek - "Holy Chutes, Batman!", An R&D Report Bob Kaplow - The Latest from Bob's Kaplow's New Astron Workshop Bob Zurek - Maximizing the Altitude of Models Using Clusters Carl Riley - Foamboard RC Gliders Dan Wolf - Altimeters - Where we are with Barometric Pressure Sensor Types and What is On the Horizon. Dave Miller - View from Zenith: Inside Peek at Sirius Rocketry Ed Chess - Measure Twice; Cut Once: Scale Model Tips I've Learned Jim Kovac - The Search for Planet 9 John Ciesiak - Go Straight: Simple Competition Launch Towers from Robotic Structures Sather Ranum - Get Out The Laundry: How to Use Deployment Bags Tom Disch - Pop! Goes the Rocket: Pistons Demystified Tony Lentini - Accidental Camouflage Come join us on Saturday, February 9! http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org/...19-nircon-2019/
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A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets. But high above the quiet streets on the 12th floor of the Acme Building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent questions. Guy Noir, Private Eye. Fox Valley Rocketeers: http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org |
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Wow, there are quite a few of those I'd like to hear/see. I don't suppose any of those presentations will be available afterward, will they?
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Bernard Cawley NAR 89040 L1 - Life Member SAM 0061 AMA 42160 KG7AIE |
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We're just a little local convention, and I'm not planning on getting anything from the presenters. Sorry!
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A dark night in a city that knows how to keep its secrets. But high above the quiet streets on the 12th floor of the Acme Building, one man is still trying to find the answers to life's persistent questions. Guy Noir, Private Eye. Fox Valley Rocketeers: http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org |
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Bunny,
OK.....maybe I'll have to bug a couple of them myself directly, since I'm not exactly local.
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Bernard Cawley NAR 89040 L1 - Life Member SAM 0061 AMA 42160 KG7AIE |
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GuyNoir, I'm curious how long has this Fox Valley Rocketeers been around? I grew up in McHenry County but don't remember hearing about them. Maybe I'll have to check it out someday when I'm back visiting my parents.
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