This site was created as a resource for anyone interested in hobby rocketry in the state of Indiana.
- Check the Club Pages to find a club near you.
- The Calendar lists the different rocketry events around the state.
- Visit the forums to discuss rocketry with other people around Indiana.
|
|
Joint Statement on the BATFE Litigation |
 |
 |
 |
|
May 18, 2009 - Since the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives has not appealed the decision of the Federal District Court of March 16, 2009, which ordered the agency to vacate their classification of APCP as an explosive, and the period for their ability to do so has expired as of May 16, 2009, on advice of counsel, we believe that the judgment is considered final although we have not received confirmation from BATFE. Accordingly, members may operate under the understanding that APCP rocket motors are no longer regulated as an explosive material by BATFE, and no longer require the permits formerly required by the agency to buy, sell, or possess such motors. |
|
Read more...
|
|
From ROCINews - Volume 1, Issue 1
A dazzling Code Red rocket zooms skyward at speeds of more than a hundred miles per hour. A few seconds later it deploys a parachute and returns gently to earth. Within minutes of touchdown, the rocket is ready to fly again. Best of all, that scenario can become as routine as it is undeniably exciting. All it takes is a basic knowledge of the fundamentals or rocket flight.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
If you are starting into model rocketry, you may have been confused by the letters and numbers that are printed on the motor or on the motor package. You may have asked yourself "Which motor should I use?" or "What do the numbers mean?". Well, this is what I want explain. The picture below shows typical motors used in sport rocketry. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
PVC 101 - Reload Cleaning Chamber |
|
|
|
From ROCINews - Volume 1, Issue 7
At the last meeting, Mario passed around a milled piece of PVC pipe. Rick Weber, another ROCI member, had milled it inside and out to be used as a payload section. What a great use of PVC this was. After seeing this payload section, I wanted to share with the club one of the things I made for rocketry using PVC pipe. |
|
Read more...
|
|
From ROCINews - Volume 1, Issue 8 Here is another useful little item that you can make from PVC pipe. It is a cradle you can use to hold your rocket while prepping, transporting, or just for displaying. What I like about it is that you can make it any size you need. I used 1/2 inch fittings and pipe for the ones I made. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
