The Rocketry Show Podcast

The Rocketry Show Podcast

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The Rocketry Show is hosted by three rocket geeks, CG, Gheem, and Daniel The Rocket n00b. As a team, we strive to entertain as well as inform you on the topics of Model and High Power rocketry as well as STEM relates activities built around amateur rocketry. We will occasionally delve a little into the world of

Rocket friends talking Rockets with Andrew Kleinhenz

Rocket friends talking Rockets with Andrew Kleinhenz

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

Nov 11, 2024 • 1:04:31

131: Why do our rockets turn into the wind?

131: Why do our rockets turn into the wind?

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:eRocketsThe Rocketry Forum

Oct 21, 2024 • 57:27

Pre-Season Test 2 - Is this antenna the correct one to track my rocket?

Pre-Season Test 2 - Is this antenna the correct one to track my rocket?

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

Sep 29, 2024 • 11:31

Bonus Pre-Season Episode:  Our first drop on the new system

Bonus Pre-Season Episode: Our first drop on the new system

CG and Gheeem get together to test our new podcast distribution setup before we start the new season by mid October.We talk about what we've been up to the past couple of months as well!Mentioned in this episode:North Coast Rocketry

Sep 26, 2024 • 32:45

TRS Update

TRS Update

As we prepare for a new season of The Rocketry Show, we have some techicaql work to do... This MIGHT cause a glitch in our feed that you might notice when we flip the switch, so to speak.  Hopefully not! CG explains in this short drop...

Sep 22, 2024 • 5:11

Remembering Gleda Estes (Ep 130)

Remembering Gleda Estes (Ep 130)

We remember one of the key founding members of Estes Rockets.  Gleda Estes passed away earlier this year while we were out of production.  We chose to dedicate an episode to her memory by listening to a re-enacting of the early years of Estes Rockets that she and husband Vern performed at NSL 2018.

Jul 22, 2024 • 37:13

Rocket Friends (ep #129)

Rocket Friends (ep #129)

Welcome to our first "Rocket Friends episode of the new show format. This type of show was formerly called "Workshop Talk". In this episode we are joined with Bill and Rachel Daigle and they catch us up on their hobby adventures.  Also in this episode: CG's flight computer project ticks along, and he talks about how that is shaping up. Gheem is grilled by all of us on what it's like to have his High School rocket team accepted into the NASA Student Launch competition this year. Enjoy!

Jul 8, 2024 • 1:08:40

Flying rockets to the edge of space!   (Ep 128)

Flying rockets to the edge of space! (Ep 128)

What's it like to send your hobby rocket to near space?  Our guest, Kip Daugirdas explains.   Kip is a Level 3 rocketeer, and he'll share his experiences and share some inside tips on the topic. He can be found on Twitter: @kipdaugirdas If you wish to follow Kip's Youtube channel, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@kdaugi

Jun 24, 2024 • 1:02:15

The Spaceport Americas Cup with Steve Taylor (ep127)

The Spaceport Americas Cup with Steve Taylor (ep127)

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Jun 6, 2024 • 1:02:14

NARCON 2024 quick review...and...why the long silence?

NARCON 2024 quick review...and...why the long silence?

A bit delayed, but here we are! In this episode, we do a quick review of NARCON 2024, and we give a look behind the curtain to tell you what has been going on...

May 20, 2024 • 1:15:45

The Radio Rocket Project

The Radio Rocket Project

On this episode, our guest is Vance Martin, an amateur radio operator who goes under the callsign N3VEM. Martin became involved in rocketry as a kid in the typical way; seeing model rockets at the local hobby shop, and discovering the hobby with a friend.  As he moved into middle and high school, he discovered mid and high power rocketry through  online rocketry communities.  While in college he built a PML 1/4 Scale Patriot rocket to use for his Level One, but was unable to find a nearby club t

Dec 10, 2023 • 1:02:55

Are you REALLY 'GO' to use your full FAA waiver?

Are you REALLY 'GO' to use your full FAA waiver?

Are you really 'GO' to use your full FAA waiver? Greg Young shares his experiences with this topic, and what he learned is an eye opening education for all rocketeers! About our guest...Greg shares his background in rocketry... My rocketry experience started in 1961, at the ripe old age of 10years, when I ordered, built and flew rockets from Estes Industries. Try as I may, I was not successful at getting local hobby shops to carry rocketry supplies at that time, as the owners felt they were dang

Jul 12, 2023 • 1:15:32

EP123-NSL_West_2023.mp3

EP123-NSL_West_2023.mp3

The Rocketry Show team talk NSL West 2023 with Ed Lacroix and Matt Abbey.

May 29, 2023 • 1:23:18

In Memory of Jeff Kodysz

In Memory of Jeff Kodysz

Jeff Kodysz was a very talented rocketeer. His talents stretched from 3D printing, Lazer Etching, and he had a knack with making logos. He created the current logo for The Rocketry Show that you look at everytime you visit our website or listen to one of our episodes. Jeff passed away a few weeks ago after a short battle with illnesses. He will be missed by his friends, family, and us. We are all glad to have known him.

Apr 6, 2023 • 44:05

Quick announcement from CG

Quick announcement from CG

CG stops by to give a quick update on technical changes some of you may have noticed, and what that means.

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:59

NARCON '23 and the Launch Calendar (So Far)

NARCON '23 and the Launch Calendar (So Far)

The team talk about Narcon 2023, and we review this year’s calendar of big launch events so far…

Apr 3, 2023 • 1:15:29

Joe Pfeiffer of Open Rocket

Joe Pfeiffer of Open Rocket

Welcome! In the first episode of Season 9, we talk to Joe Pfeiffer of the Open rocket team, diving a bit deeper into the program’s features, and some use case items for advanced and High power rocketry.

Jan 30, 2023 • 1:04:26

Joe Pfeiffer of Open Rocket

Joe Pfeiffer of Open Rocket

In the first episode of Season 9, we talk to Joe Pfeiffer of the Open rocket team, diving a bit deeper into the program’s features, and some use case items for advanced and High power rocketry.

Jan 30, 2023 • 1:04:27

Bonus: Model Rocket Show - Open Rocket Overview with Neil Weinstock

Bonus: Model Rocket Show - Open Rocket Overview with Neil Weinstock

You’ve found Episode 15 of the Model Rocket Show!  This time around, we are talking to Neil Weinstock from  the Open Rocket project about this useful software tool. Neil Weinstock is one of the developers working on open Rocket, which is free open source model, rocket and high power rocket design and simulation software. Many folks find that it’s also a great tool for designing paint schemes too! We’ll dive into what it is, where you can get it, and about some exciting new updates. If you stick

Jan 9, 2023 • 1:06:05

Bonus: Model Rocket Show – Open Rocket Overview with Neil Weinstock

Bonus: Model Rocket Show – Open Rocket Overview with Neil Weinstock

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Jan 9, 2023 • 1:06:05

December News Update

December News Update

Jesse and Gheem give a news update for December. The next season of The Rocketry Show starts in January!

Dec 30, 2022 • 49:03

December 2022 News Update

December 2022 News Update

chapAppDescJesse and Gheem give a news update for December. The next season of The Rocketey Show starts in January!

Dec 30, 2022 • 49:03

Bonus: Hobby Rocket News Update July-August 2022

Bonus: Hobby Rocket News Update July-August 2022

The full Rocketry Show team assemble to drop the latest news updates from the hobby AeroTech/Quest News AeroTech RMS K750ST-PS Rocket Motor Reload Kit New Product Information Release 7/11/22 AeroTech/Quest is pleased to announce the Tripoli certification and immediate availability of our new RMS Reloadable Motor System K750ST-PS rocket motor reload kit, AeroTech’s 2nd rocket motor reload kit designed to use the single-grain RMS-75/1280 hardware. Perfect for heavy rockets launched from small fiel

Aug 1, 2022 • 36:29

August 2022 News Update

August 2022 News Update

The full Rocketry Show team assemble to drop the latest news updates from the hobby AeroTech/Quest News AeroTech RMS K750ST-PS Rocket Motor Reload Kit New Product Information Release 7/11/22 AeroTech/Quest is pleased to announce the Tripoli certification and immediate availability of our new RMS Reloadable Motor System K750ST-PS rocket motor reload kit, AeroTech’s 2nd rocket motor reload kit designed to use the single-grain RMS-75/1280 hardware. Perfect for heavy rockets launched fro

Aug 1, 2022 • 36:30

Rocketry Hobby News Update

Rocketry Hobby News Update

Items in this news podcast: SMT Designs releases all of their rocketry designs to public domain Steve Thatcher: “With my upcoming LDRS 40 trip and TRA Tech session there on “3D Printed Modular Avionics Bays”, I wanted to make an announcement, so here it is…” Steve Thatcher says “I am in the process of releasing all of my rocketry designs to the public domain under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International” You can read the licensing in detail at https://creativecommons.org/licens

Jun 21, 2022 • 28:55

TRS - Rocketry Hobby News Update

TRS - Rocketry Hobby News Update

Items in this news podcast: SMT Designs releases all of their rocketry designs to public domain Steve Thatcher: "With my upcoming LDRS 40 trip and TRA Tech session there on "3D Printed Modular Avionics Bays", I wanted to make an announcement, so here it is..." Steve Thatcher says “I am in the process of releasing all of my rocketry designs to the public domain under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International” You can read the licensing in detail at https://creativecommons.org/lice

Jun 21, 2022 • 28:56

Bonus: Conway Stevens answers your questions, and …where are the show hosts?

Bonus: Conway Stevens answers your questions, and …where are the show hosts?

Conway Stevens shares his answers from questions from his Episode #115 guest appearance.  This show was originally a Patron-only episode from last year. The gang share updates on themselves, and the show. Jesse talks about this old picture: Young Jesse and his Saturn V

Jun 3, 2022 • 1:30:52

Bonus: Conway Stevens answers your questions, and ...where are the show hosts?

Bonus: Conway Stevens answers your questions, and ...where are the show hosts?

Conway Stevens answers your questions from Episode 115.

Jun 3, 2022 • 1:30:52

Mike Crupe of Mac Performance Rocketry!

Mike Crupe of Mac Performance Rocketry!

Sorry for the delay. Lots going on in our worlds, and we talk about it later in the show…BUT more importantly: Mike Crupe joins us from Mac Performance Rocketry! We’ve learned about a new (to us) way to do rocketry! CG gets pulled in big time, and you’ll find out why when you listen! Enjoy!

Apr 25, 2022 • 1:56:26

Mike Crupe of Mack Performance Rocketry!

Mike Crupe of Mack Performance Rocketry!

Sorry for the delay. Lots going on in our worlds, and we talk about it later in the show...BUT more importantly: Mike Crupe joins us from Mac Performance rocketry! We've learned about a new (to us) way to do rocketry! CG gets pulled in big time, and you'll find out why when you listen! Enjoy!

Apr 25, 2022 • 1:56:27

Bill and Rachel Daigle!

Bill and Rachel Daigle!

Join our guests, Bill and Rachel Daigle, who are known as father and daughter rocketeers from our neighbors up North in New Brunswick CA! Bill Daigle on Sport Rocketry Bill talks to us about his tenure as an officer of the Canadian Rocketry Association and his career as a hobby rocketeer! He even has graced the cover of Sport Rocketry. Rachel tells us about how she was involved in the hobby at a young age and the joys of flying with Bill. Bill and Rachel talk about their individual projects and

Feb 14, 2022 • 1:46:01

Bill and Rachel Daigle!

Bill and Rachel Daigle!

Join our guests, Bill and Rachel Daigle, who are known as father and daughter rocketeers from our neighbors up North in New Brunswick CA! Bill talks to us about his tenure as an officer of the Canadian Rocketry Association and his career as a hobby rocketeer! He even has graced the cover of Sport Rocketry. Rachel tells us about how she was involved in the hobby at a young age and the joys of flying with Bill. Bill and Rachel talk about their individual projects and shed some insight into their l

Feb 14, 2022 • 1:46:01

Gary Rosenfield of Aerotech Returns!

Gary Rosenfield of Aerotech Returns!

Gary Rosenfield joins us to update us on some of the latest going on at Aerotech as well as:  - Tips and tricks for selecting an appropriate motor for your high power certifcations.  - What he is up to for Hampster Dance 2022.  - Gary's project of digitizing a bunch of old super-8 footage of some historic & interesting high power launches from the early days of HPR. All this along with some interesting rocket talk!

Jan 17, 2022 • 1:33:46

Gary Rosenfield of Aerotech Returns!

Gary Rosenfield of Aerotech Returns!

Gary Rosenfield joins us to update us on some of the latest going on at Aerotech as well as: Tips and tricks for selecting an appropriate motor for your high power certifcations. What he is up to for Hampster Dance 2022. Gary’s project of digitizing a bunch of old super-8 footage of some historic & interesting high power launches from the early days of HPR. All this along with some interesting rocket talk!

Jan 17, 2022 • 1:33:45

117: End of the year updates; Your questions.

117: End of the year updates; Your questions.

chapAppDescHappy Holidays, and Welcome to the latest episode of The Rocketry Show for the week of December 19, 2021! This time around, we close out the year catching up on your voice and emails, and what we have been up to, and what's next for our shows. One of our listeners mentions wanting to hear from John Beans and Joe Barnard.  We talked to both of them in previous episodes.  If you want to check them out too, then here are the links to the latest ones. Latest John Beans Episode ( Episode 3

Dec 20, 2021 • 1:56:26

End of the year updates; Your questions.

End of the year updates; Your questions.

Happy Holidays, and Welcome to the latest episode of The Rocketry Show for the week of December 19, 2021! This time around, we close out the year catching up on your voice and emails, and what we have been up to, and what’s next for our shows. One of our listeners mentions wanting to hear from John Beans and Joe Barnard.  We talked to both of them in previous episodes.  If you want to check them out too, then here are the links to the latest ones. Latest John Beans Episode ( Episode 30): Latest

Dec 19, 2021 • 1:56:25

Steve Thatcher of SMT Designs

Steve Thatcher of SMT Designs

In this episode, Steve Thatcher returns to talk about what is new from SMT Designs. He has been busy innovating new options for your rocket AV Bay needs for almost all rockets –including ones up to eight inches in diameter! SMT Eight Inch AV bay with Dual Deploy mounting options We think you should check these out! Other products that Steve mentions include: The “High G 3-75” bay The SMT T-Slot AV Bay kit We think you’ll enjoy this information, and Steve’s rocket stories as well. Here are pictu

Nov 29, 2021 • 1:26:40

Steve Thatcher of SMT Designs

Steve Thatcher of SMT Designs

chapAppDescIn this episode, Steve Thatcher returns to talk about what is new from SMT Designs. He has been busy innovating new options for your rocket AV Bay needs for almost all rockets –including ones up to eight inches in diameter! We think you should check these out! We think you’ll enjoy this information, and Steve’s rocket stories as well.

Nov 29, 2021 • 1:26:41

Season 8 Premiere with special guest Conway Stevens!

Season 8 Premiere with special guest Conway Stevens!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 8 of The Rocketry Show! We open this new season with a wonderful guest appearance from Conway Stevens. We talk about some history of High Power rocketry, focusing a bit on the changes brought on after the 9/11 attacks. We cover other rocketry history related stories as well. Mr. Stevens also disusses his experiences as a TAP, his latest projects, and his recovery from COVID. This is a two hour long show that is sure to fill in the time we spent regrouping b

Nov 1, 2021 • 1:58:41

Episode 115: Conway Stevens

Episode 115: Conway Stevens

chapAppDescWelcome to the first episode of Season 8 of The Rocketry Show! We open this new season with a wonderful guest appearance from Conway Stevens. We talk about some history of High Power rocketry, focusing a bit on the changes brought on after the 9/11 attacks. We cover other rocketry history related stories as well. Mr. Stevens also disusses his experiences as a TAP, his latest projects, and his recovery from COVID. This is a two hour long show that is sure to fill in the time we spent

Nov 1, 2021 • 1:58:42

Jenna Kay Foertsch on this year's HotNozzleSummer event

Jenna Kay Foertsch on this year's HotNozzleSummer event

chapAppDescWelcome to Episode 114 of The Rocketry Show! In this Episode, we'll be talking about The Hot Nozzle Summer 2021 event! Jenna Kay Foertsch joins us from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, where she works, to talk about it! On July 23rd of this year at the FAR launch site in the desert of California, Tim Dodd, AKA The everyday Astronaut, stomped his foot down on an air powered rocket to kick off an event that has taken the rocketry community by viral storm.   Photo: Tim Dodd kicking

Aug 30, 2021 • 1:25:45

Jenna Kay Foertsch on this year's HotNozzleSummer event

Jenna Kay Foertsch on this year's HotNozzleSummer event

Welcome to Episode 114 of The Rocketry Show! In this Episode, we’ll be talking about The Hot Nozzle Summer 2021 event with Jenna Kay Foertsch! Jenna Kay Foertsch with her HotNozzleSummer staff shirt and Tee. On July 23rd of this year at the FAR launch site in the desert of California, Tim Dodd, AKA The everyday Astronaut, stomped his foot down on an air powered rocket to kick off an event that has taken the rocketry community by viral storm. Tim Dodd ( Everyday Astronaut) kicks off the event by

Aug 29, 2021 • 1:25:44

Jesse's NSL / LDRS 2021 reports

Jesse's NSL / LDRS 2021 reports

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 113! In this episode: Jesse joins us with his interviews & wrap-up reporting of NSL 2021 and LDRS. He managed to get some interviews from NSL as well! Gheem was on vacation during this production, and CG talks about what to expect the next few weeks while The Rocketry Show is in “summertime rocket season” mode.   Matt Abbey, Event Director for NSL 2021   Matt Steele and Frank Burke at NSL 2021   Jesse and the LOC Precision crew

Aug 15, 2021 • 1:41:22

113: Jesse’s NSL / LDRS 2021 reports

113: Jesse’s NSL / LDRS 2021 reports

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 113! In this episode: Jesse joins us with his interviews & wrap-up reporting of NSL 2021 and LDRS. He managed to get some interviews from NSL as well! Gheem was on vacation during this production, and CG talks about what to expect the next few weeks while The Rocketry Show is in “summertime rocket season” mode.

Aug 15, 2021 • 1:41:22

LOC Precision and Skin Walker Ranch

LOC Precision and Skin Walker Ranch

Jason Turicick, Dave Barber, and Stanton Ewert of LOC Precision join us to talk about what’s new at LOC, and their appearance on Season 2, Episode 9 of The Secret of Skin Walker Ranch! Stanton Ewert of LOC Jason Turicick of LOC Precision

Jul 13, 2021 • 1:16:54

112: LOC Precision and Skin Walker Ranch

112: LOC Precision and Skin Walker Ranch

Jason Turicick, Dave Barber, and Stanton Ewert of LOC Precision join us to talk about what's new at LOC, and their appearance on Season 2, Episode 9 of The Secret of Skin Walker Ranch! Dave Barber Jason Turicick Stanton Ewert

Jul 12, 2021 • 1:16:54

Bonus: The Model Rocket Show - Randy Boadway of eRockets.Biz and Semroc

Bonus: The Model Rocket Show - Randy Boadway of eRockets.Biz and Semroc

While CG, Gheem, and Jesse regroup after a whirlwind production schedule the past few months, Daniel, the rocket N00b has been busy producing new shows for our sister show, The Model Rocket Show. We’ve posted the latest episode here as well as bonus content for The Rocketry Show listeners. The full show notes can be read at TheModelRocketShow.Com website. Enjoy!

Jul 1, 2021 • 54:56

Workshop Talk with Joe Hill

Workshop Talk with Joe Hill

Joe Hill joins the crew as we discus our rocketry projects, high power, rocketry music, and more! Joe enjoys makin’ music too! Joe Hill: Ready for launch!                   CG and Joe discus the construction of CG’s new avionics bay for Ares.  The picture below shows the antenna (on the right), and the kevlar extension that keeps the metal bits away from the telemetry transmission antenna… A picture of Ares’ new avionics and telemetry module under construction. The antenna is to the right.

Jun 8, 2021 • 1:32:18

Workshop Talk with Joe Hill

Workshop Talk with Joe Hill

Joe Hill joins the crew as we discus our rocketry projects, high power, rocketry music, and more!

Jun 8, 2021 • 1:32:19

110: Workshop Talk with Xyla Foxlin

110: Workshop Talk with Xyla Foxlin

We start up this workshop talk episode with another member of the next generation of rocketeers, Xyla Foxlin. Xyla has a degree in Engineering, an aircraft pilot, and loves partaking in any craft that involves building things. Gheem ran across her while looking at Joe Barnard's latest adventures at F.A.R (Friends of Amateur Rocketry) in the deserts out west which sparked a new hashtag on the Twitterverse, #HotNozzleSummer. Xyla was one of the names popping up, and she decided to get her level 2

May 24, 2021 • 1:36:24

Workshop Talk with Xyla Foxlin

Workshop Talk with Xyla Foxlin

We start up this workshop talk episode with another member of the next generation of rocketeers, Xyla Foxlin. Xyla has a degree in Engineering, is an aircraft pilot, and loves partaking in any craft that involves building things. Gheem ran across her while looking at Joe Barnard’s latest adventures at F.A.R (Friends of Amateur Rocketry) in the deserts out west which sparked a new hashtag on the Twitterverse, #HotNozzleSummer. Xyla was one of the names popping up, and she decided to get her level

May 24, 2021 • 1:36:24

OSU Space Cowboys rocket team and Bob Brown of Argonia, KS Kloudbusters

OSU Space Cowboys rocket team and Bob Brown of Argonia, KS Kloudbusters

The Oklahoma State University rocket team “The Space Cowboys” join us to talk about their first place placement in the Argonia Cup contest. They talk about their rocket, the payload, and some of their greatest challenges in making it all happen. A member of the Space Cowboys prepping the glider for flight… Also Bob Brown joins us to talk about The Argonia Cup, The Argonia Kansas rocket club Kloudbusters, and Airfest! The Rocketry show wins an award! We talk about that as well!

May 10, 2021 • 1:33:33

OSU's Space Cowboys rocket team and Bob Brown of Kloudbusters

OSU's Space Cowboys rocket team and Bob Brown of Kloudbusters

The Oklahoma State University rocket team “The Space Cowboys” join us to talk about their first place placement in the Argonia Cup contest. They talk about their rocket, the payload, and some of their greatest challenges in making it all happen. Also Bob Brown joins us to talk about The Argonia Cup, The Argonia Kansas rocket club Kloudbusters, and Airfest The Rocketry show wins an award! We talk about that as well!

May 10, 2021 • 1:33:34

Northcoast Rocketry

Northcoast Rocketry

Matt Steele has been busy, and Northcoast Rocketry has new kits and more as a result! Matt joins us to discuss.   Matt Steele   We also dive into the mailbag to answer your questions, including a really good question from one of you on the LEUP regulations. Enjoy!

Apr 26, 2021 • 1:34:04

Northcoast Rocketry

Northcoast Rocketry

Matt Steele has been busy, and Northcoast Rocketry has new kits and more as a result! Matt joins us to discuss. We also dive into the mailbag to answer your questions, including a really good question from one of you on the LEUP regulations. Enjoy!

Apr 26, 2021 • 1:34:04

Workshop Talk with Tyler Palmer!

Workshop Talk with Tyler Palmer!

Tyler Palmer joins us to cover a wide range of topics and interests.   We all found this session to be fun and informative! Enjoy!

Apr 11, 2021 • 1:35:14

Workshop Talk with Tyler Palmer!

Workshop Talk with Tyler Palmer!

Tyler Palmer joins us to cover a wide range of topics and interests.    We all found this session to be fun and informative! Enjoy!

Apr 11, 2021 • 1:35:15

Catching up with You

Catching up with You

The rocketry show gang gather to review their plans for the 2021 rocketry season, and we crack open the mailbag, and take a deep dive into some listener feedback. Loading new motors into Open Rocket tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsppUGQULJA Jesse’s unboxing video: https://youtu.be/KSWkG3HlrxU A picture of Gheem’s project               Some pictures of Jesse’s projects:

Mar 16, 2021 • 1:32:26

106: Catching up with You

106: Catching up with You

The rocketry show gang gather to review their plans for the 2021 rocketry season, and we crack open the mailbag, and take a deep dive into some listener feedback. Loading new motors into Open Rocket tutorial: https://youtu.be/dsppUGQULJA Jesse posing with his The Rocketry Show mug.  Patrons of the rocketry show can up their membership level for three months to get this cool piece of swag.   Other items are available at Tee shirts and other items are also available at http://shirts.therocketrysh

Mar 15, 2021 • 1:32:27

Tim Van Milligan of Apogee Components!

Tim Van Milligan of Apogee Components!

Welcome to Episode 105 of The Rocketry Show! This time around, we are joined by Tim Van Milligan of Apogee Components!  Tim hangs with us to talk about some new projects from Apogee, including some insights into the direction of RockSim! Tim Van Milligan and his X-15 rocket. We also find time to talk general rocket shop too!

Feb 27, 2021 • 1:32:52

Tim Van Milligan of Apogee Components!

Tim Van Milligan of Apogee Components!

Welcome to Episode 105 of The Rocketry Show! This time around, we are joined by Tim Van Milligan of Apogee Components!  Tim hangs with us to talk about some new projects from Apogee, including some insights into the direction of RockSim! We also find time to talk rocket shop too!

Feb 27, 2021 • 1:32:53

Workshop Talk With Toby Vanderbeek

Workshop Talk With Toby Vanderbeek

In Episode 104, we are joined by Toby Vanderbeek in our second workshop show in the new format! We talk rockets, and a little about what toby has done with his work on rocketry with his https://www.vander-burn.com Vander Burn-rocketry project. Vanderburn Estes Goblin fin upgrades. Listen to the episode to find out why! The gang talk about their favorite motors, rocket adventures, and CG gives a glimpse into his 2021 flight computer tests, and more! Jesse’s favorite propellant. This is the photo

Feb 15, 2021 • 1:36:40

Workshop Talk With Toby Vanderbeek

Workshop Talk With Toby Vanderbeek

In Episode 104, we are joined by Toby Vanderbeek in our second workshop show in the new format! We talk rockets, and a little about what toby has done with his work on rocketry with his  Vander Burn-rocketry project, including the Vander-burn Estes Goblin fin upgrades. Listen to the episode to find out why you might want those! The gang talk about their favorite motors, rocket adventures, and CG gives a glimpse into his 2021 flight computer tests, and more!

Feb 14, 2021 • 1:36:41

The Continuing Adventures of Joe Barnard

The Continuing Adventures of Joe Barnard

Joe Barnard joins us to fill us in on his continuing adventures in thrust vector rocketry, including his latest twist: Landing under rocket thrust — not parachutes! Joe Barnard and his “Scout E” Rocket You can dig deeper into his adventures by visiting his site, BPS.space. Also, Jesse talks about his home paint booth, and the gang talk about what they are up to. Listener feedback from the last couple of episodes We talk briefly on the sale of Mach1 Rocketry

Jan 30, 2021 • 1:38:01

The Continuing Adventures of Joe Barnard

The Continuing Adventures of Joe Barnard

Joe Barnard joins us to fill us in on his continuing adventures in thrust vector rocketry, including his latest twist: Landing under rocket thrust -- not parachutes! You can dig deeper into his adventures by visiting his site, BPS.space. Also: -Jesse talks about his home paint booth, and the gang talk about what they are up to. - Listener feedback from the last couple of episodes - We talk briefly on the sale of Mach1 Rocketry

Jan 30, 2021 • 1:38:01

Update from the University of Akron "Akronauts" go to F.A.R., and Listener Feedback

Update from the University of Akron "Akronauts" go to F.A.R., and Listener Feedback

The University of Akron high power rocket team, The Akronauts traveled to the Friends of Amateur Rocketry (FAR) site for a two staged High Power rocket launch attempt. Unfortunately, they had issues with their second stage, and the flight did not go as planned. They share with us what they learned as of when we recorded this episode. Ryan Dippolito and Jon Davis getting the rocket ready for launch.     The UA Team’s Submerged Data Concentration Unit Payload that is sadly in the side of a mount

Jan 19, 2021 • 1:03:26

Update from the University of Akron "Akronauts" go to F.A.R., and Listener Feedback

Update from the University of Akron "Akronauts" go to F.A.R., and Listener Feedback

In this episode, the University of Akron Akronauts high power rocket team traveled to theFriends of Amateur Rocketry (FAR) site for a two staged High Power rocket launch attempt. Unfortunately, they had issues with their second stage, and the flight did not go as planned. They share with us what they learned as of when we recorded this episode. The Rocketry show team rip into the virtual mailbag to review your emails. One of the items discussed during our mailbag segment is the website called th

Jan 18, 2021 • 1:03:26

Workshop Talk: Shear pins and the Marco Polo tracker with Andrew Kleinhenz

Workshop Talk: Shear pins and the Marco Polo tracker with Andrew Kleinhenz

The Rocketry Show gang try a slightly new format for the workshop shows.  We are now inviting fellow rocketeers to the workshop to teach us some of their tips and tricks, and to just talk rockets. Our first guest is Andrew Kleinhenz, friend to both CG and Gheem, Andrew taught us many of the tricks we have built our rocketry tricks around.   He with us, answers these questions sent to us from listeners of the show! Shear Pin Questions: How do you figure out how many pins you need? Any issues

Dec 30, 2020 • 1:34:39

101: Workshop Talk: Shear pins and the Marco Polo tracker with Andrew Kleinhenz

101: Workshop Talk: Shear pins and the Marco Polo tracker with Andrew Kleinhenz

The Rocketry Show gang try a slightly new format for the workshop shows.  We are now inviting fellow rocketeers to the workshop to teach us some of their tips and tricks, and to just talk rockets. Our first guest is Andrew Kleinhenz, friend to both CG and Gheem, Andrew taught us many of the tricks we have built our rocketry tricks around.   He with us, answers these questions sent to us from listeners of the show! Shear Pin Questions: How do you figure out how many pins you need? Any issues wit

Dec 30, 2020 • 1:34:39

Episode 100!

Episode 100!

The entire Rocketry Show team gather for Episode 100 to look back on some of their fond memories, and talk about their projects, and more! Here is a brief “100 Episodes” scrapbook! Daniel, James Barrowman, and CG! Col. Rick Searfoss Steve Eves The n00b sanding fins during the show…

Dec 13, 2020 • 1:35:46

Episode 100!

Episode 100!

The entire Rocketry Show team gather for Episode 100 to look back on some of their fond memories, and talk about their projects, and more!

Dec 13, 2020 • 1:35:46

Season 7 Premiere! - Cris Erving of Eggtimer Rocketry

Season 7 Premiere! - Cris Erving of Eggtimer Rocketry

We are pleased to have Cris Erving, founder of Eggtimer Rocketry  with us on this episode! We discus the Eggtimer products, and also give lots of tips and tricks to help you figure out how to solder one together! Some pointers: ) If you’re a beginner, use a 20 watt soldering pencil for best results.  This one from Weller is a nice one: Weller soldering pencil           Fancy temperature controlled irons are nice, but not if you are a soldering newbie!  the wrong temperature settings will ei

Nov 28, 2020 • 1:34:01

99: Season 7 Premiere! - Cris Erving of Eggtimer Rocketry

99: Season 7 Premiere! - Cris Erving of Eggtimer Rocketry

HomeThe Rocketry Show Podcast99: Season 7 Premiere! – Cris Erving of Eggtimer Rocketry 99: Season 7 Premiere! – Cris Erving of Eggtimer Rocketry The Eggtimer Quantum We are pleased to have Cris Erving, founder of Eggtimer Rocketry  with us on this episode! We discus the Eggtimer products, and also give lots of tips and tricks to help you figure out how to solder one together! Some pointers: ) If you’re a beginner, use a 20 watt soldering pencil for best results.  This one from Weller is a nic

Nov 28, 2020 • 1:34:01

NAR Level 2 certification changes / Listener Questions and more!

NAR Level 2 certification changes / Listener Questions and more!

Welcome to episode 98 (TRS-6.98) of the rocketry show! John Thompson joins us to talk about the NAR Level 2 certification changes that are in effect as of November 2020 The NAR and the Board of Trustees have been working diligently to support the update of the NAR level 2 testing.  It has not been updated since 2012 and quite a lot has changed for the better in the ever-expanding hobby. The new 2020 Level 2 Written Exam Study Guide will be available for download from the High-Power Rocketry pa

Oct 26, 2020 • 1:52:34

NAR Level 2 certification changes / Listener Questions and more!

NAR Level 2 certification changes / Listener Questions and more!

Welcome to episode 98 (TRS-6.98) of the rocketry show! John Thompson joins us to talk about the NAR Level 2 certification changes that are in effect as of November 2020 The NAR and the Board of Trustees have been working diligently to support the update of the NAR level 2 testing.  It has not been updated since 2012 and quite a lot has changed for the better in the ever-expanding hobby. - The new 2020 Level 2 Written Exam Study Guide will be available for download from the High-Power Rocketry pa

Oct 26, 2020 • 1:52:35

Workshop Episode: CG’s ongoing electronics tests, Jesse’s Level 3 project

Workshop Episode: CG’s ongoing electronics tests, Jesse’s Level 3 project

In this episode, CG talks about how his electronics developments have come along  Specifically, what he learned from the first test flight of Mr. Bean (DEMO-1 mission), and the successful CG and Mr. Bean second launch (DEMO-2) where his code & flight computer successfully controlled a flight event!  His journey to his Level 2 certification is underway!  Read the details here. CD and Gheem @ “Mission Control” Jesse’s Level 3 project starts to take shape!  He gives us some details, though he’s

Sep 26, 2020 • 1:29:17

Workshop Episode: CG's ongoing electronics tests, Jesse's Level 3 project

Workshop Episode: CG's ongoing electronics tests, Jesse's Level 3 project

In this episode, CG talks about how his electronics developments have come along  Specifically, what he learned from the first test flight of Mr. Bean (DEMO-1 mission), and the successful second launch of Mr. Bean (DEMO-2), where his code & flight computer successfully controlled a flight event!  His journey to his Level 2 certification is under way!  Read the details here.  CD and Gheem @ “Mission Control” Jesse’s Level 3 project starts to take shape!  He gives us some details, though he’s a

Sep 26, 2020 • 1:29:18

University of Akron's "Akronauts" rocket team

University of Akron's "Akronauts" rocket team

Welcome to episode 6.96! We are joined by the University of Akron’s “Akronauts” rocket team! https://youtu.be/GdPte4BRgZU The following team members met with us for this episode: Team President – Emily Armbrust Chief Engineer – Blake Bowser Treasurer – Olivia Renkel Former Chief Engineer – Mattew Reppa Project Manager – Jon Davis The Akronauts formed in 2014, and have been involved in a number of national STEM focused rocket competitions, including NASA Student Launch(USLI), and Spaceport Americ

Sep 12, 2020 • 1:29:32

University of Akron's "Akronauts" rocket team

University of Akron's "Akronauts" rocket team

Welcome to episode 6.96! We are joined by the University of Akron's "Akronauts" rocketry team! We were joined by the following team members: Team President - Emily Armbrust Chief Engineer - Blake Bowser Former Team President - Mattew Stanko Treasurer - Olivia Renkel Former Chief Engineer - Mattew Reppa Project Manager - Jon Davis The team formed in 2014, and have been involved in a number of national STEM focused rocket competitions, including NASA Student Launch(USLI), and Spaceport America Cup

Sep 12, 2020 • 1:29:33

Gary Rosenfield and Aerotech's High Power projects

Gary Rosenfield and Aerotech's High Power projects

Welcome to Episode 6.95! Gary Rosenfield joins us to talk about new high power rocket offerings from Aerotech, and to talk to us about high power rocketry as well. Gary Rosenfield He also talks about Hamster Dance competition that he has been into lately, and if you’re looking for more information on that event, you can look here: http://www.rimworld.com/tripoligerlach/hamsterdance/about.html And at their new Facebook Group called Hamster Dance Flyers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690838

Aug 24, 2020 • 1:30:03

Gary Rosenfield and Aerotech's High Power projects

Gary Rosenfield and Aerotech's High Power projects

Welcome to Episode 6.95! Gary Rosenfield joins us to talk about new high power rocket offerings from Aerotech, and to talk to us about high power rocketry as well. He talks about Hamster Dance competition that he has been into lately, and if you're looking for more information on that event, you can look here: http://www.rimworld.com/tripoligerlach/hamsterdance/about.html And at their new Facebook Group called Hamster Dance Flyers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690838108136308 After the

Aug 24, 2020 • 1:30:03

July 2020 Workshop Episode

July 2020 Workshop Episode

Welcome to episode 94 of The Rocketry Show We’ve been on a roll with great guest interviews lately. The team take a quick break from that this episode to focus more on the results of a few rocketry projects they’ve been working on! Jesse has been ‘fiberglassing’ a new kit, and building more rockets, but more importantly, recently launched his LOC Precision “Big Nuke”. He tells us all about those, and more!   Jesse’s Big Nuke launch Gheem has been building a beautiful X-15 kit, and he catches u

Aug 1, 2020 • 1:28:11

July 2020 Workshop Episode

July 2020 Workshop Episode

Welcome to episode 94 of The Rocketry Show We’ve been on a roll with great guest interviews lately. The team take a quick break from that this episode to focus more on the results of a few rocketry projects they’ve been working on! Jesse has been ‘fiberglassing’ a new kit, and building more rockets, but more importantly, recently launched his LOC Precision “Big Nuke”. He tells us all about those, and more! LOC Precision Big Nuke 4, which Jesse has reviewed on the show, flying on an A

Aug 1, 2020 • 1:28:10

Matt Steele on Rocket Staging

Matt Steele on Rocket Staging

Matt Steele joins the show to kick start the first of at least a couple episodes on staging techniques for Model Rockets. Mr. Steele is a longtime rocketeer, owner of North Coast Rocketry, and is a Professional Rocket Scientist! Our guest, Matt Steel We first define ground rules you can follow to ensure the best probability for success. Rules adapted from professional Rocket Engineering Sciences. We think this will help hobby rocketeers a lot. The methods Matt Steele discusses can be applied any

Jul 16, 2020 • 1:19:11

#93: Matt Steele on Rocket Staging (Part  1)

#93: Matt Steele on Rocket Staging (Part 1)

Matt Steele joins the show to kick start the first of at least a couple episodes on staging techniques for Model Rockets. Mr. Steele is a longtime rocketeer, owner of North Coast Rocketry, and is a Professional Rocket Scientist! We first define ground rules you can follow to ensure the best probability for success. Rules adapted from professional Rocket Engineering Sciences. We think this will help hobby rocketeers a lot. The methods Matt Steele discusses can be applied any new rocketry project

Jul 16, 2020 • 1:19:12

Scott Binder of SBR Fusion Rocket

Scott Binder of SBR Fusion Rocket

Scott Binder joins us to to talk about things at FusionRocket.Biz, and -more importantly- hangs with The Rocketry Show team to talk model rocket stories, and fun memories. 🙂 Scott’s scratch built “sport scale” Falcon 9 rocket mentioned in this episode.     Scott’s eye for detail is amazing. Check out the detail on the back end!       Launch day!!

Jun 30, 2020 • 1:19:06

#92: Scott Binder of SBR Fusion Rocket

#92: Scott Binder of SBR Fusion Rocket

Scott Binder joins us to to talk about things at FusionRocket.Biz, and -more importantly- hangs with The Rocketry Show team to talk model rocket stories, and fun memories. 🙂 Later, CG, Gheem, and Jesse talk shop on the projects they are working on! Enjoy!

Jun 30, 2020 • 1:19:06

#91: Dave Barber and Jason Turicik of LOC Precision

#91: Dave Barber and Jason Turicik of LOC Precision

Welcome to Episode 91! Dave Barber and Jason Turicik  join us to talk rockets, and about the latest going on at LOC Precision, a sponsor of the show! Also, CG talks about the latest with his telemetry project as the first test launch nears!

Jun 15, 2020 • 1:19:08

#91: Dave Barber and Jason Turicik of LOC Precision

#91: Dave Barber and Jason Turicik of LOC Precision

Welcome to Episode 91! Dave Barber and Jason Turicik  join us to talk rockets, and about the latest going on at LOC Precision, a sponsor of the show! Also, CG talks about the latest with his telemetry project as the first test launch nears!

Jun 15, 2020 • 1:19:08

Ken Biba and ARLISS

Ken Biba and ARLISS

ARLISS Pushing the boundaries for student STEM programs, ARLISS is a unique rocketry program where members of the Level 3 High Power Rocket community team up with scientists worldwide along with several student organizations to allow them to design “soda can sized” payloads to launch to near space.  These payloads are typically small electronic instrumentation packages designed to carry out whatever scientific experiments the students wish to perform! ARLISS Launch Ken Biba has been involved

May 25, 2020 • 1:06:36

#90B: Ken Biba and ARLISS

#90B: Ken Biba and ARLISS

Pushing the boundaries for student STEM programs, ARLISS is a unique rocketry program where members of the Level 3 High Power Rocket community team up with scientists worldwide along with several student organizations to allow them to design "soda can sized" payloads to launch to near space.  These payloads are typically small electronic instrumentation packages designed to carry out whatever scientific experiments the students wish to perform! Ken Biba has been involved with the group for many

May 25, 2020 • 1:06:36

Listener feedback, High Power Rocket safety, and Rocksim 10

Listener feedback, High Power Rocket safety, and Rocksim 10

In this episode: CG and Tripoli Northern Ohio http://northernohiotra.com Prefect Chris Pearson discus high power rocketry safety tips to use during prepartion phases before launch. This advice encompasses all of the recent Tripoli recommendations as well. Chris Pearson We get some interesting thoughts & design modifications from a listener on CG’s centrifuge tube ejection charges. If you are looking for places to buy these tubes, here are a couple of links to what CG uses: From Amazon.com From G

Apr 27, 2020 • 1:07:49

# 89: Listener feedback, High power rocket safety, and Rocksim 10

# 89: Listener feedback, High power rocket safety, and Rocksim 10

In this episode: CG and Tripoli Northern Ohio http://northernohiotra.com Prefect Chris Pearson discus high power rocketry safety tips to use during prepartion phases before launch. This advice encompasses all of the recent Tripoli recommendations as well. We get some interesting thoughts & design modifications from a listener on CG's centrifuge tube ejection charges. CG and Gheem take their first peak at Rocksim 10! https://www.apogeerockets.com/RockSim/RockSim9_Features

Apr 27, 2020 • 1:07:50

#88:  Avionics bays, and things related to them!

#88: Avionics bays, and things related to them!

As you move into high power rocketry, one of the first things you will deal with will relate to dual deployment & the electronics around it. We talk about it, and pass along some general advice along with our personal experiences. Also in this episode: The crew discus the Tripoli clarifications around remote electronic switches. CG discusses the state of his flight computer / telemetry project Gheem finds a very interesting avionics system that has him totally geeked. The team discus their favo

Apr 8, 2020 • 1:27:41

#88:  Avionics bays, and things related to them!

#88: Avionics bays, and things related to them!

As you move into high power rocketry, one of the first things you will deal with will relate to dual deployment & the electronics around it. We talk about it, and pass along some general advice along with our personal experiences. Also in this episode: The crew discus the Tripoli clarifications around remote electronic switches. CG discusses the state of his flight computer / telemetry project Gheem finds a very interesting avionics system that has him totally geeked. The team discus their favo

Apr 8, 2020 • 1:27:42

Bonus: The Model Rocket Show premiere

Bonus: The Model Rocket Show premiere

We unveil our new show, The Model Rocket Show. A show that focuses exclusively on Model Rocketry – Specifically, rockets that fly on G impulse motors and smaller. The show is hosted by Daniel, The Rocket N00b. The Rocket N00b and his fleet.

Mar 28, 2020 • 34:11

Bonus: The Model Rocket Show premier

Bonus: The Model Rocket Show premier

We unveil our new show, The Model Rocket Show. A show that focuses exclusively on Model Rocketry - Specifically, rockets that fly on G impulse motors and smaller. The show is hosted by Daniel, The Rocket N00b.

Mar 28, 2020 • 34:11

#87: Steven Skinner of Mach1Rocketry.Com

#87: Steven Skinner of Mach1Rocketry.Com

In this episode, CG and Daniel, the rocket N00b make a major announcement. Steven Skinner of Mach1Rocketry.Com stops by with some announcements of his own, and talks rocket shop with the team!

Mar 22, 2020 • 1:23:07

#87: Steven Skinner of Mach1Rocketry.Com

#87: Steven Skinner of Mach1Rocketry.Com

In this episode, CG and Daniel, the rocket N00b make a major announcement. Steven Skinner of Mach1Rocketry.Com stops by with some announcements of his own, and talks rocket shop with the team!

Mar 22, 2020 • 1:23:08

“Glassing” Your Airframe Tubes.

“Glassing” Your Airframe Tubes.

Been thinking about wrapping your air frames in a smooth fiberglass coating, and not sure where to even begin?  Well, this episode is for you! We’ll talk about that, plus: CG talks about his Rocketry radio telemetry project. (Below) Pictures of CG’s hand-built “Block One” Telemetry system flight computer.   Official “Block Two” (printed circuit board) version coming soon! CG’s Rocketry Telemetry Receiver. (Yes, a typo on the name of the box in the pic). 😉 The hand built “Block One” flight co

Feb 29, 2020 • 1:07:50

#86 Fiberglassing your rockets!

#86 Fiberglassing your rockets!

In this episode, CG catches everyone up on his projects, introduces or Amazon store where you can easily buy Rocketry Show Tee-Shirts. We then move to the main topic, and that is all about techniques to fiberglass coat your cardboard airframes to add strength, and provide a wonderful surface to apply your paint & designs.

Feb 27, 2020 • 1:07:50

Jeff Kodyz  on 3D Printing for Rocketry

Jeff Kodyz on 3D Printing for Rocketry

Happy 2020!  Welcome to Episode 85 of The Rocketry Show! In this episode, we’ll be talking 3D Printing for Rocketry with our special guest, Jeff Kodyz. One of Gheem’s 3D projects. Part of Gheem’s experimental fin can.   Lower portion of Gheem’s 3D printed fin can Gheem’s Assembled Fin Can Also in this episode, CG talks about his health scare that took place between the last episode and this one, and the n00b reviews some listener feedback.

Jan 21, 2020 • 1:22:18

#85 3-D Printing for Rocketry

#85 3-D Printing for Rocketry

In this episode, we'll be talking 3D Printing for Rocketry with our special guest, Jeff Kodyz. Also in this episode,  CG talks about his health scare that took place between the last episode and this one, and the n00b reviews some listener feedback.

Jan 21, 2020 • 1:22:19

2019 Holiday / end of the year show

2019 Holiday / end of the year show

It’s our End of the year / holiday wrap up show, and we chose this one to share and respond to some of the e-mails from you, including an interesting theory behind the collapsed “stuffer tube” phenomenon CG mentioned in the previous episode. We also dig into a fun rabbit-hole discussion over a couple of our camera pics for rocket photography, being proud of your rule stickler “old timers” in your local club, launching and recovering rockets on a frozen lake, and more! The “infamous” stuffer tube

Dec 22, 2019 • 1:02:58

#84 2019 Holiday / end of the year show

#84 2019 Holiday / end of the year show

It's our End of the year / holiday wrap up show, and we chose this one to share and respond to some of the e-mails from you, including an interesting theory behind the collapsed "stuffer tube" phenomenon CG mentioned in the previous episode! We also dig into a fun rabbit-hole discussion over a couple of our camera pics for rocket photography, being proud of your rule stickler "old timers" in your local club and more!

Dec 22, 2019 • 1:02:58

Episode 83 quick message

Episode 83 quick message

Be sure to follow the links to our YouTube channel in the show notes to see the supplemental video for Episode 83!

Nov 30, 2019 • 0:55

Episode 83 quick message

Episode 83 quick message

Be sure to follow the links to our YouTube channel in the show notes to see the supplemental video for Episode 83!

Nov 30, 2019 • 0:56

Workshop talk / Listener Q&A

Workshop talk / Listener Q&A

Episode #6.83 show notes: Gheem talks about a nice gift his TARC team received Gheem’s TARC team, and their really cool gift! at a Tripoli Mid-Ohio launch, CG answers a listener question about ejection baffles, and Daniel the rocket n00b talks about his launchtime “oops”, and reminds us all about range safety practices. This is CG’s video showing a couple of his current ejection baffle schemers.  Nesaru uses both schemes as part as part of CG’s experiments to test the effectiveness of each tech

Nov 30, 2019 • 1:22:33

#83 Workshop talk / Listener Q&A

#83 Workshop talk / Listener Q&A

This is a workshop episode, and CG, Gheem, n00b, and Jesse Ulibarri have lots to chat about! Gheem talks about a nice gift his TARC team received at a Tripoli Mid-Ohio launch. CG answers a listener question about ejection baffles, and Daniel the rocket n00b talks about his launchtime "oops", and reminds us all about range safety practices. CG has provided lots of supplemental links, pictures, and videos to accompany his ejection charge baffle discussion. https://youtu.be/ikt8zhO4jaE

Nov 30, 2019 • 1:22:34

Jr. Level 1 cert. changes, Bianca Vasquez of swise.org, and NAROBLOMO.

Jr. Level 1 cert. changes, Bianca Vasquez of swise.org, and NAROBLOMO.

Episode 82 starts off with a discussion with Randy Boadway of eRockets about the changes to the Jr Level 1 certification process. NAR Logo More info here: https://www.nar.org/high-power-rocketry-info/formal-participation-procedure/ Next, talk to the founder of Society of Women in Space Exploriation, Bianca Vasquez. Bianca Vasquez, founder SWISE.org Ms. Vasquez is in the early stages of becoming an Engineering student, has a passion for space exploration and a new found love or rockets. Her orgin

Nov 11, 2019 • 1:01:18

#82 Jr. Level 1 cert. changes, Bianca Vasquez of swise.org, and NAROBLOMO.

#82 Jr. Level 1 cert. changes, Bianca Vasquez of swise.org, and NAROBLOMO.

Episode 82 starts off with a discussion with Randy Boadway of eRockets about the changes to the Jr Level 1 certification process. More info here: https://www.nar.org/high-power-rocketry-info/formal-participation-procedure/ Next, talk to the founder of Society of Women in Space Exploriation, Bianca Vasquez. Ms. Vasquez is in the early stages of becoming an Engineering student, has a passion for space exploration and a new found love or rockets. Her orginzation has bonded similar minded women a

Nov 11, 2019 • 1:01:18

Season 6 premier, and workshop talk with our newest member of the show!

Season 6 premier, and workshop talk with our newest member of the show!

Welcome to Season 6 of The rocketry Show! We are kicking off the 5th anniversary of our program, with the newest member of the show, Jesse Ulibarri as we dive into “Workshop Talk”! Jesse Ulibarri! On this episode, the gang discus their Fin can build techniques for High Power, their experiences with Motor retainers, n00b has a new rocket room, and CG and Gheem’s rocket club gains access to a nice new field.

Oct 20, 2019 • 1:00:52

#81  Season 6 premiere, and workshop talk with our newest member of the show!

#81 Season 6 premiere, and workshop talk with our newest member of the show!

Welcome to Season 6 of The rocketry Show! We are kicking off the 5th anniversary of our program, with the newest member of the show, Jesse Ulibarri as we dive into "Workshop Talk"! On this episode, the gang discus their Fin can build techniques for High Power, their experiences with Motor retainers, n00b has a new rocket room!  Also, CG and Gheem's rocket club gains access to a nice new field.

Oct 20, 2019 • 1:00:52

NYPower 2019

NYPower 2019

Welcome to Episode 80 of The Rocketry Show! In this episode, CG and Daniel travel to upstate New York for NY Power 2019. We catch up with Dan Michael and Neil Brown, and we discus their backgrounds, and the launches of their Big …ahem… Friggin Rockets. Here are some picture highlights….all photos are by C.Gould of The Rocketry Show. Patrons can view them on our website: https://www.therocketryshow.com Dan Michael with a motor casing for an “M” Impulse motor build. Dan Michael and his Nike Smok

Sep 30, 2019 • 56:08

#80 NY Power 2019

#80 NY Power 2019

Welcome to Episode 80 of The Rocketry Show! In this episode, CG and Daniel travel to upstate New York for NY Power 2019. We catch up with Dan Michael and Neil Brown, and we discus their backgrounds, and the launches of their Big ...ahem... Friggin Rockets. Here are some picture highlights....all photos are by C.Gould of The Rocketry Show. Patrons can view them on our website: https://www.therocketryshow.com Dan Michael with a motor casing for an "M" Impulse motor build. Dan Michael and his Nik

Sep 30, 2019 • 56:09

Personal “Project Apollo” analogy stories, and Airbrushing followup

Personal “Project Apollo” analogy stories, and Airbrushing followup

The team get together to talk rocket stories and some workshop talk with you on this episode. We talked about some of the entries seen at our club’s Apollo 11 tribute launch on July 20, 2019. One of which was a wonderful gold painted Saturn V by our club member, Casey Anderson. Casey Anderson’s Gold 50th anniversary commemorative Saturn V After that, we delved into our most challenging rocketry projects — our personal “Project Apollo”, if you will, along with a listener story. We shared listener

Aug 10, 2019 • 1:12:22

#79: Personal "Project Apollo" analogy stories, and Airbrushing followup

#79: Personal "Project Apollo" analogy stories, and Airbrushing followup

The team get together to talk rocket stories and some workshop talk with you on this episode. We talked about some of the entries seen at our club's Apollo 11 tribute launch on July 20, 2019. One of which was a wonderful gold painted Saturn V by our club member, Casey Anderson. After that, we delved into our most challenging rocketry projects -- our personal "Project Apollo", if you will, along with a listener story. We shared listener JE Thompson's story, and audio from his video (See belo

Aug 10, 2019 • 1:12:22

#78 NARCON 2019 Part Three.

#78 NARCON 2019 Part Three.

Welcome to Episode 78 and the final installment of our NARCON 2019 coverage! Wes Oleszewski, Author “Growing Up With Spaceflight” We are joined by Wes Oleszewski who sits down to talk with us about Growing Up With Spaceflight, as well as some information on his retirement from Dr. Zooch Rockets, and some fond Dr. Zooch and model rocketry memories.. Also, John Beans of Jolly Logic stops by ! John Beans, Jolly Logic John joins us to talk about his presentation on “ROCKETRY 2.0”. We explore some

Jul 24, 2019 • 1:11:26

#78 NARCON 2019 coverage Part Three.

#78 NARCON 2019 coverage Part Three.

Welcome to the final installment of our NARCON 2019 coverage! We are joined by Wes Oleszewski who sits down to talk with us about Growing Up With Spaceflight, as well as some information on his retirement from Dr. Zooch Rockets, and some fond Dr. Zooch and model rocketry memories.. Also, John Beans of Jolly Logic stops by ! John joins us to talk about his presentation on "ROCKETRY 2.0". We explore some of the history behind the well known tech behind model rocketry, and how new technology c

Jul 24, 2019 • 1:11:26

#77 – NARCON 2019 Part Two

#77 – NARCON 2019 Part Two

This is another “all star” episode! We’re joined by Tim Van Milligan from Apogee Rockets and Brian Houghton of Fins & Fire discuss an interesting collaboration project that gives your rocket the ability to paraglide its way home to you! Tim Van Milligan and Brian Houghton Randy Boadway stops by to discus eRockets, and we end up in an interesting discussion about running a hobby rocket kit & supply company, including how the price of rocket kits are determined. He also showed up later to do a fun

Jun 27, 2019 • 1:10:59

#77 – NARCON 2019 Part Two

#77 – NARCON 2019 Part Two

This is an “all star” episode! We’re joined by Tim Van Milligan from Apogee Rockets discuss an interesting collaboration project with Fins & Fire that gives your rocket the ability to paraglide its way home to you!  Randy Boadway stops by to discus eRockets, and we end up in an interesting discussion about running a hobby rocket kit & supply company, including how the price of rocket kits are determined. He also showed up later to do a fun live eRockets commercial with us. Randy Boadway, Owner o

Jun 26, 2019 • 1:10:59

#76 NARCON 2019 Part One

#76 NARCON 2019 Part One

The entire Rocketry Show team head to Cape Canaveral, Florida to cover NARCON 2019.   CG, Daniel the Rocket n00b together for the first time! They witness a night time Falcon 9 launch, Gheem and Daniel (The n00b) meet face to face for the first time, and we talk to Peter Alway, author of Rockets of the World, and Chris Michaelson of Oddl’ Rockets. Peter Alway discussed with us his history with Model Rocketry, and his knack for finding detailed blueprints of even the most obscure rockets, which

May 20, 2019 • 1:20:37

The Rocketry Show # 5.76: NARCON 2019 Part One

The Rocketry Show # 5.76: NARCON 2019 Part One

The entire Rocketry Show team head to Cape Canaveral, Florida to cover NARCON 2019.   CG, Daniel the Rocket n00b together for the first time! They witness a night time Falcon 9 launch, Gheem and Daniel (The n00b) meet face to face for the first time, and we talk to Peter Alway, author of Rockets of the World, and Chris Michaelson of Oddl’ Rockets. Peter Alway discussed with us his history with Model Rocketry, and his knack for finding detailed blueprints of even the most obscure rockets, whic

May 19, 2019 • 1:20:38

#75 Workshop discussions!

#75 Workshop discussions!

CG, Gheem, and Daniel the Rocket n00b get together to visit with you, and talk rocket shop talk. CG has been busily editing through the TONS of audio we have from NARCON 2019, and it’s taken over the production time for the show.  As a result, there is a delay in production.   We still have about two weeks of production to do before we roll out the first NARCON 2019 episode, so in the meantime, we decided to pick up our microphones and visit with you! One of the topics of discussion is rolling y

Apr 21, 2019 • 1:18:02

[The Rocketry Show] #5.75: Workshop discussions!

[The Rocketry Show] #5.75: Workshop discussions!

CG, Gheem, and Daniel the Rocket n00b get together to visit with you, and talk rocket shop talk. CG has been busily editing through the TONS of audio we have from NARCON 2019, and it's taken over the production time for the show.  As a result, there is a delay in production.   We still have about two weeks of production to do before we roll out the first NARCON 2019 episode, so in the meantime, we decided to pick up our microphones and visit with you! One of the topics of discussion is rolling y

Apr 21, 2019 • 1:18:03

The LOC Mafia: Helping a rocketeer in need!

The LOC Mafia: Helping a rocketeer in need!

The LOC Mafia has organized to help the Hayes family of Stickershock. From the The Loc Mafia: Mark from StickerShock23 needs our help!  His wife Marian is suffering from an aggressive form of cancer, causing a huge difficulty in both of their lives.  Mark, still presses on to help out the rocketry community by continuing to create wonderful full print vinyl wraps and decals for our projects.  #theLOCmafia wants to help our fellow rocket brother and his family! Mark has been a huge contributor t

Apr 4, 2019 • 5:25

Ellis Langford and Bill Stine of Estes Industries

Ellis Langford and Bill Stine of Estes Industries

Ellis Langford and Bill Stine of Estes Industries joins us to talk about the current state of Estes Industries, and its future. Ellis Langford of Estes We had an enjoyable conversation that we think you all will like.

Feb 28, 2019 • 1:30:52

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. Two)

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. Two)

This is part two of our episode on Airbrushes 101 with Ken Patterson. Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models for the first time! Here are more pictures of some of his models:

Feb 11, 2019 • 1:32:36

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. Two)

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. Two)

Here is Part two of our Airbrushes 101 episode with Ken Patterson! Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models for the first time!

Feb 11, 2019 • 1:32:37

Ellis Langford and Bill Stine of Estes Industries

Ellis Langford and Bill Stine of Estes Industries

Ellis Langford and Bill Stine of Estes Industries join us to talk about the current state of Estes Industries, and look to the future by discussing a few of their plans for the company. Image: Ellis Langford of Estes Industries.  (Photo: The Rocketry Show) We had an enjoyable conversation that we think you all will like.

Feb 7, 2019 • 1:30:53

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. One)

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. One)

Ken Patterson in studio Ken Patterson, a friend of CG joins us in studio to talk about airbrushes, primarily, but the discussion quickly blooms into topics we can all use…especially those of us looking to make our rockets look realistic. These topics apply especially to scale model rocketeers. Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into a

Jan 25, 2019 • 1:14:03

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. One)

Ken Patterson on Realistic Looking Modeling and Air Brushes! (Pt. One)

Ken Patterson, a friend of CG joins us in studio to talk about airbrushes, primarily, but the discussion quickly blooms into topics we can all use…especially those of us looking to make our rockets look realistic. These topics apply especially to scale model rocketeers. Ken is an award winning modeler of military aircraft of all kinds, and shares techniques that he has honed and perfected continuously since his childhood, and he helps The Rocket n00b cross the hump into air brushing his models

Jan 25, 2019 • 1:14:03

Steve Thatcher of SMTDesigns.Com

Steve Thatcher of SMTDesigns.Com

We are joined by Steve Thatcher of SMT Designs.  Steve offers a great group of time saving products for rocketeers, and his electronics sleds, which offers quite a bit of configuration flexibility! One of Steve Thatcher’s AV bay designs. Enjoy! Some background on Steve Thatcher: SMT Designs is a small company that I started to offer rocketry, electronics, photography, and software products. The name is simply my initials and what I do best.  I have many years of experience in a variety of fie

Dec 11, 2018 • 1:04:01

Steve Thatcher of SMTDesigns.Com

Steve Thatcher of SMTDesigns.Com

We are joined by Steve Thatcher of SMT Designs.  Steve offers a great group of time saving products for rocketeers, and his electronics sleds, which offers quite a bit of configuration flexibility! Enjoy! Some background on Steve Thatcher:  SMT Designs is a small company that I started to offer rocketry, electronics, photography, and software products. The name is simply my initials and what I do best.  I have many years of experience in a variety of fields.  I am an electronics engineer that c

Dec 11, 2018 • 1:04:01

Show your support! www.patreon.com/therocketryshow

Show your support! www.patreon.com/therocketryshow

This is a special episode made for #ThankYouPatrons day, where all of us using Patreon thank YOU, our supporters.  I this special episode, we talk about what your support has meant for our show! Hint: A LOT!

Nov 19, 2018 • 22:31

Season 5 premiere! - Workshop discussions / Bama Blastoff initial report / Some information on the show.

Season 5 premiere! - Workshop discussions / Bama Blastoff initial report / Some information on the show.

Welcome to season 5 of the rocketry show! Joe Barnard’s Halloween Costume…   Joe’s costume is based on the notorious Elon Musk smoking marijuana during a podcast incident…   The crew of the rocketry show gather to talk a little about what is going on, and catch up on their rocketry projects. Also: A Doughnut shaped Earth? Daniel visits the Little Dipper Cafe in the Jamaica Plane neighborhood in Boston. The Little Dipper JP: Great food and model rockets! CG gives a quick report on his visit to A

Nov 18, 2018 • 1:15:04

Season 5 debut!

Season 5 debut!

Welcome to season 5 of the rocketry show! Joe Barnard’s Halloween Costume…     Joe’s costume is based on the notorious Elon Musk smoking marijuana during a podcast incident…   The crew of the rocketry show gather to talk a little about what is going on, and catch up on their rocketry projects. Also: A Doughnut shaped Earth? Daniel visits the Little Dipper Cafe in the Jamaica Plane neighborhood in Boston. The Little Dipper JP: Great food and model rockets! CG gives a quick report on h

Nov 18, 2018 • 1:15:05

[The Rocketry Show] #3.33 (Recast): Astronaut, Colonel Rick Searfoss

[The Rocketry Show] #3.33 (Recast): Astronaut, Colonel Rick Searfoss

We are happy to re-cast a wonderful conversation we had with former NASA Astronaut, Col. Rick Searfoss back in 2016.  He joined us to talk about rockets, The Space Shuttle, and being an astronaut! Col. Rick Searfoss From his NASA Bio: PERSONAL DATA: Born June 5, 1956, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but considers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to be his hometown. Married; three children. He enjoys running, soccer, radio-controlled model aircraft, Scouting, backpacking, and classical music. EDUCATION:Â

Oct 27, 2018 • 1:17:59

Astronaut, Colonel Rick Searfoss

Astronaut, Colonel Rick Searfoss

We are happy to re-cast a wonderful conversation we had with former NASA Astronaut, Col. Rick Searfoss back in 2016.  He joined us to talk about rockets, The Space Shuttle, and being an astronaut! Col. Rick Searfoss[/caption] From his NASA Bio: PERSONAL DATA: Born June 5, 1956, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but considers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to be his hometown. Married; three children. He enjoys running, soccer, radio-controlled model aircraft, Scouting, backpacking, and classical music. E

Oct 27, 2018 • 1:18:00

Season 4 finale. NARAM 60 / Gheem's report from the field, and news!

Season 4 finale. NARAM 60 / Gheem's report from the field, and news!

We wrap up season 4 with two field reports for you. We start with our friend Jesse Ulibarri, who got some neat audio from NARAM 60, as well as his "man on the scene" review.  We thank him for that effort! Gheem recorded his trip to the former "Bob Evans Farm" in southern Ohio, where he witnessed the Level 1 certification of our listener "Captain Kirk" as well as Gheem's former student who went for his Level 2 certification. Enjoy!

Oct 16, 2018 • 1:15:08

Special report: ISS crew safe after in-flight abort during liftoff.

Special report: ISS crew safe after in-flight abort during liftoff.

Special report podcast from the rocketry show.

Oct 11, 2018 • 9:29

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.68: Workshop Talk & Your Feedback

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.68: Workshop Talk & Your Feedback

The rocketry show team re-group after a busy production schedule producing the last few episodes, and we go for a laid back workshop talk episode.  We talk about our projects, and look over your comments from the last few weeks. We also talk about our new e-mail list group you can join to get information on the show from us, chat with us and other listeners, and share rocket war stories. Look here to subscribe: https://groups.io/g/therocketryshow If you are on facebook, like our Facebook page: h

Sep 9, 2018 • 1:23:57

Workshop Talk & Your Feedback

Workshop Talk & Your Feedback

The rocketry show team regroup after a busy production schedule producing the last few episodes, and we go for a laid back workshop talk episode and look over your comments from the last several weeks. We also talk about our new e-mail list group you can join to get information on the show from us, chat with us and other listeners, and share rocket war stories. Look here to subscribe: https://groups.io/g/therocketryshow If you are on facebook, like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/the

Sep 7, 2018 • 1:23:57

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.67: Low and Mid Power fiberglass rockets and ‘Bama Blastoff.

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.67: Low and Mid Power fiberglass rockets and ‘Bama Blastoff.

We’re joined by Steve Skinner of Mach 1 Rocketry and Ronald Dunn of Birmingham Rocket Boys to talk about Mach 1 and their new line of fiberglass rockets, as well as the Bama Blastoff event happening at the Dee River Ranch in west of Aliceville, Alabama. The event boasts a 16,800 foot standing waiver and 12,000 acres of mostly open recovery area. Want to learn more about this and BT tube sized fiberglass rockets? You’ve come to the right episode! Note: If you are a patron of the show, you ge

Aug 26, 2018 • 1:10:28

Low and Mid Power fiberglass rockets and ‘Bama Blastoff.

Low and Mid Power fiberglass rockets and ‘Bama Blastoff.

Posted on August 25, 2018 by CG We’re joined by Steve Skinner of Mach 1 Rocketry and Ronald Dunn of Birmingham Rocket Boys to talk about Mach 1 and their new line of fiberglass rockets, as well as the Bama Blastoff event happening at the Dee River Ranch in west of Aliceville, Alabama. The event boasts a 16,800 foot standing waiver and 12,000 acres of mostly open recovery area. Want to learn more about this and BT tube sized fiberglass rockets? You’ve come to the right episode!

Aug 26, 2018 • 1:10:29

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.66: NSL 2018 Part Two

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.66: NSL 2018 Part Two

Welcome to part two of our NSL 2018 episode! Gheem and his composite B motor from Quest. Gheem will take you on a journey through NSL 2018 using the magic of “soundscaping”. We worked hard to try to paint the images and experiences of NSL 2018 through the magic of sound. Theatre of the mind, if you will! Also, Plenty more from Vern and Gleda Estes as well. Joe Barnard and his Scout rocket along with Thrusty McThrustface.   There are a few historical surprises that Gheem stumbles into during his

Aug 11, 2018 • 1:24:00

NSL 2018 Part Two

NSL 2018 Part Two

Welcome to part two of our NSL 2018 episode! Gheem will take you on a journey through NSL 2018 using the magic of "soundscaping". We worked hard to try to paint the images and experiences of NSL 2018 through the magic of sound. Theatre of the mind, if you will! Gheem and his composite B motor from Quest. Also, Plenty more from Vern and Gleda Estes as well. Joe Barnard. Our Assistant Producer Kelly and her rocket.  Enjoy!

Aug 10, 2018 • 1:24:00

[The Rocketry Show] #4.65 –  NSL 2018 Part One.

[The Rocketry Show] #4.65 – NSL 2018 Part One.

We start with some exciting hot off the presses news from the hobby rocketry scene, then we dive into part one of the NSL 2018 coverage. We talk to Gregory Young and MaryBeth Clune of the MARS rocket club. MARS was the hosting club for NSL in Geneseo, NY, and what it took to pull off such an amazing event is a story in itself! Vern estes. Photo: C. Gould We then jump to the Vern and Gleda Estes play where they run through the Origin story of Estes Industries. For the Patrons of the show, you go

Jul 18, 2018 • 1:30:59

NSL 2018 Part One.

NSL 2018 Part One.

We start with some exciting hot off the presses news from the hobby rocketry scene, then we dive into part one of the NSL 2018 coverage. We talk to Gregory Young and MaryBeth Clune of the MARS rocket club. MARS was the hosting club for NSL in Geneseo, NY, and what it took to pull off such an amazing event is a story in itself!   We then jump to the Vern and Gleda Estes play where they run through the Origin story of Estes Industries. For the Patrons of the show, you got to hear the raw record

Jul 17, 2018 • 1:30:59

[The Rocketry Show] #4.64 – Workshop Talk and General Catch Up

[The Rocketry Show] #4.64 – Workshop Talk and General Catch Up

We’ve been busy producing single topic episodes, and working on items for the NSL 2018 program.  The Rocketry Show team decided to take a moment and catch up with you all. Topics discussed: NASA Student Launch results The release of the TARC 2019 rules, and boy are they a challenge! The n00b’s foolproof way to stick self adhesive stickers to your rockets. Gheem’s rocket camp classes. We also give away the last copy of our Make: High Power Rockets book by Mike Westerfield. TARC 2019 Rules are

Jul 3, 2018 • 1:10:52

Workshop Talk and General Catch Up

Workshop Talk and General Catch Up

We've been busy producing single topic episodes, and working on items for the NSL 2018 program.  The Rocketry Show team decided to take a moment and catch up with you all. Topics discussed: NASA Student Launch results The release of the TARC 2019 rules, and boy are they a challenge! The n00b's foolproof way to stick self adhesive stickers to your rockets. Gheem's rocket camp classes. We also give away the last copy of our Make: High Power Rockets book by Mike Westerfield. TARC 2019 Rules are h

Jul 2, 2018 • 1:10:52

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.63: Glues, Epoxy, and Fillers…OH MY!

[The Rocketry Show] # 4.63: Glues, Epoxy, and Fillers…OH MY!

Daniel, The Rocket n00b has just completed a series on the properties of some Glues, Epoxies, and Fillers through a series of experiments in an attempt to satisfy his curiosity. What weighs more? Hmmm… Which is the lightest?  Which is the strongest?  Which is the easiest to work with? Some interesting results were found! CG and Gheem talk (briefly) about NSL, and we dive into the e-mailbag. Daniel’s articles can be seen here on our site, and also at his blogsite: http://rocketn00b.blogspot.com

Jun 6, 2018 • 1:27:07

Glues, Epoxy, and Fillers...OH MY!

Glues, Epoxy, and Fillers...OH MY!

Daniel, The Rocket n00b has just completed a series on the properties of some Glues, Epoxies, and Fillers through a series of experiments in an attempt to satisfy his curiosity. Picture: What weighs more? Hmmm... Which is the lightest?  Which is the strongest?  Which is the easiest to work with? Some interesting results were found! CG and Gheem talk (briefly) about NSL, and we dive into the e-mailbag. Daniel's articles can be seen here on our site, and also at his blogsite: http://rocketn00b.

Jun 6, 2018 • 1:27:07

Mini Episode: Catching up with the n00b

Mini Episode: Catching up with the n00b

The show team have put together a mini episode for you to enjoy as the gang gear up for a couple of big shows. To make things better, The Rocket n00b was able to surface and join us again! We also briefly discus the TARC 2018 early results.

May 13, 2018 • 33:48

[The Rocketry Show] – Episode #4.61: LOC Precision

[The Rocketry Show] – Episode #4.61: LOC Precision

Episode 61: We talk to Dave Barber and Jason Turicik, the NEW owners of Loc Precision! Need we say more? 🙂 LOC 1 SERIES kits! CG talks about a neat podcast episode for you to listen to, and much more! Link to the RadioLab episode: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/dark-side-earth

May 1, 2018 • 53:25

LOC Precision

LOC Precision

Episode 61: We talk to Dave Barber and Jason Turicik, the NEW owners of Loc Precision! Need we say more? :-) CG talks about a neat podcast for you to listen to, and much more!

May 1, 2018 • 53:26

[The Rocketry Show] – Episode #4.60: Gheem’s Gone Wild!

[The Rocketry Show] – Episode #4.60: Gheem’s Gone Wild!

Welcome to Episode 60! We’ll catch you up on what we’ve been up to since the last episode, and we’ll delve into a question sent from one of our listeners. Also…Gheem Goes Wild!  A funny moment  between the Rocketry Show hosts that we will share with you. We’d like to point out that we were having a problem with our main computer during the recording of the program, so we apologize if the audio is a little glitchy.

Apr 7, 2018 • 1:02:43

Gheem's Gone Wild!

Gheem's Gone Wild!

Welcome to Episode 60! We’ll catch you up on what we’ve been up to since the last episode, and we’ll delve into a question sent from one of our listeners. Also...Gheem Goes Wild!  A funny moment  between the Rocketry Show hosts that we will share with you. We’d like to point out that we were having a problem with our main computer during the recording of the program, so we apologize if the audio is a little glitchy.

Apr 7, 2018 • 1:02:43

[The Rocketry Show] Episode # 4.59: Record Breaking Rockets Mashup

[The Rocketry Show] Episode # 4.59: Record Breaking Rockets Mashup

We’re re-visiting things in the land “down undah”, mates! We’ll be joined by Blake Nikolic of Australia’s Thunda Down Under, and he’s going to give a preview of next year’s huge event. We then revisit one of the highlights from the first Thunda gathering and bring back an interview with Nat Callea on the V2 rocket built by Victoria Rocketry which holds the current world record for the largest hobby rocket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLDY_3aXGJ4 If that isn’t enough, We’ll then i

Mar 6, 2018 • 1:12:30

Record Breaking Rockets Mashup

Record Breaking Rockets Mashup

We’re going to re-visit things in the land "down undah", mates! We’ll be joined by Blake Nicolic of Australia's Thunda Down Under, and he’s going to give a preview of next year’s huge event. We then revisit one of the highlights from the first Thunda gathering and bring back an interview with Nat Callea on the V2 rocket built by Victoria Rocketry which holds the current world record for the largest hobby rocket. If that isn’t enough, We’ll then interview Nat, and Steve Eves, the previous record

Mar 6, 2018 • 1:12:31

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.58: Big Rockets news!

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.58: Big Rockets news!

The gang couldn’t resist reviewing and discussing the biggest news since the last show: The Falcon heavy launch! The immersive audio of the launch we used comes from Destin Sandlin of SmarterEveryDay.Com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImoQqNyRL8Y We also talk about New Zealand’s Rocket Labs launch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg5234BOED8 We answer your e-mails, and comments on some of the Estes speculation heard on Episode 57. Here is a link to the Chris Pearson article we mentioned on the

Feb 14, 2018 • 1:09:11

Big Rockets news!

Big Rockets news!

The gang couldn't resist reviewing and discussing the biggest news since the last show: The Falcon heavy launch! The immersive audio of the launch we used comes from Destin Sandlin of SmarterEveryDay.Com We also talk about New Zealand's Rocket Labs launch. We answer your e-mails, and comments on some of the Estes speculation heard on Episode 57. Here is a link to the Chris Pearson article we mentioned on the state of the hobby industry. ...And we announce another winner for the Make High Power

Feb 14, 2018 • 1:09:12

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.57: Charlie Savoie, and also a TARC Story

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.57: Charlie Savoie, and also a TARC Story

Charlie Savoie joins us to discus what they’ve been up to at Aerotech, and answers some questions from our Patrons. Gheem shares with us a piece he has been working on…it’s a little story that shares some insights on being a TARC team coach! One of Gheem’s TARC members also flew a level 1 certification…seen here with our buddy, Andrew. Gheem’s TARC team (US Rocketry) prep their rocket.

Jan 29, 2018 • 1:06:52

Charlie Savoie, and also a TARC Story

Charlie Savoie, and also a TARC Story

Charlie Savoie joins us to discus what they’ve been up to at Aerotech, and answers some questions from our Patrons. Gheem shares with us a piece he has been working on…it’s a little story that shares some insights on being a TARC team coach! One of Gheem’s TARC members also flew a level 1 certification…seen here with our buddy, Andrew. Gheem’s TARC team (US Rocketry) prep their rocket.

Jan 29, 2018 • 1:06:52

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.56: Author, Mike Westerfield – Make: High Power Rockets

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.56: Author, Mike Westerfield – Make: High Power Rockets

Mike Westerfield joins us to talk about his newest book, Make: High Power Rockets! From the preface of his book: My first book, ‘Make: Rockets,’ covered basic rocket science, including construction, aerodynamics, simulation, tracking, and electrical engineering. The rockets in that book are made from thin, lightweight materials that are extremely safe. Some projects work well Mike Westerfield with young children, while others will challenge a college engineering student. High-power rocketry is d

Jan 15, 2018 • 1:14:20

Author, Mike Westerfield - Make: High Power Rockets

Author, Mike Westerfield - Make: High Power Rockets

Mike Westerfield joins us to talk about his newest book, Make: High Power Rockets! From the preface of his book: My first book, 'Make: Rockets,' covered basic rocket science, including construction, aerodynamics, simulation, tracking, and electrical engineering. The rockets in that book are made from thin, lightweight materials that are extremely safe. Some projects work well Mike Westerfield   with young children, while others will challenge a college engineering student. High-power rocketry

Jan 15, 2018 • 1:14:20

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.55: A Rocketry Show Holiday Party!

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.55: A Rocketry Show Holiday Party!

The team goes on the road, and set up at their club Christmas party and record a show. Lots of rocket stories are shared.  Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

Dec 16, 2017 • 58:45

A Rocketry Show Holiday Party!

A Rocketry Show Holiday Party!

The team goes on the road, and set up at their club Christmas party and record a show.   Lots of rocket stories are shared.  Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

Dec 16, 2017 • 58:45

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.54.1: Addendum – Let’s make a correction!

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.54.1: Addendum – Let’s make a correction!

Chris Pearson called to make a correction to some of the distance information we shared in the initial (free) version of Episode 54…

Nov 21, 2017 • 6:19

Addendum - Let's make a correction!

Addendum - Let's make a correction!

Chris Pearson called to make a correction to some of the distance information we shared in the initial (free) version of Episode 54.

Nov 21, 2017 • 6:19

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.54:  LiPo battery follow-up, and filing for FAA Waivers for your club!

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.54: LiPo battery follow-up, and filing for FAA Waivers for your club!

CG follows up on the previous episode, adding some important notes about Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Batteries. We invite Chris Pearson, Prefect for Northern Ohio Tripoli to the show to talk about what it takes and things to think about to file an FAA Waiver for high power rocketry launches.  He also talks about things to think about when doing so. For the Patrons of our show, we will post (shortly) a much longer version of this show, where Chris Pearson fills in much of the history behind this proc

Nov 14, 2017 • 1:01:46

LiPo battery follow-up, and filing for FAA Waivers for your club!

LiPo battery follow-up, and filing for FAA Waivers for your club!

CG follows up on the previous episode, adding some important notes about Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Batteries. We invite Chris Pearson, Prefect for Northern Ohio Tripoli to the show to talk about what it takes and things to think about to file an FAA Waiver for high power rocketry launches.  He also talks about things to think about when doing so. For the Patrons of our show, we will post (shortly) a much longer version of this show, where Chris Pearson fills in much of the history behind this proce

Nov 14, 2017 • 1:01:47

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.53: Season 4 Premiere!  Straight Fins and Lithium Polymer

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #4.53: Season 4 Premiere! Straight Fins and Lithium Polymer

*** NOTE from CG: Do not use the LiPo salt water disposal method mentioned in the episode!  While it has been “common knowledge” within  hobby circles to use this method of disposal, I have found very good reasons not to do this, and I’ll talk about it in Episode 54!!!   Just take bad LiPo batteries to a recycling center*** We’re back for Episode 1 of Season 4 of the Rocketry Show! This is a show packed with lots of information for you!   Daniel, The Rocket n00b starts with a discussion o

Oct 24, 2017 • 1:20:09

Season 4 Premiere! Straight Fins and Lithium Polymer

Season 4 Premiere! Straight Fins and Lithium Polymer

We're back for Episode 1 of Season 4 of the Rocketry Show! This is a show packed with lots of information for you!   Daniel, The Rocket n00b starts with a discussion on a technique he mastered for making curled balsa and Basswood rocket fins straight again! CG chimes in during the second half to give a basic beginner's primer on Lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries for powering your electronic systems on board your next rocket project! References for you to follow up on what CG was talking about: Si

Oct 24, 2017 • 1:20:09

Summer Update 3 – (Re-Cast) Flashback to the first show with Daniel, The Rocket n00b!

Summer Update 3 – (Re-Cast) Flashback to the first show with Daniel, The Rocket n00b!

We decided to do something fun.  We’re re-visiting our first podcast with Daniel, The Rocket n00b!  Boy have things changed! Topics discussed: CG and Gheem talk with Jim Scarpine of the “Our Children’s Future (OCF)” team about their successful LDRS-34 launch, The Rocket n00b joins the show! Team OCF’s successful launch! Daniel, The Rocket n00b! Use the discussion forum to post comments on this episode! Sponsors for this episode: North Coast Rocketry: Makers of easy to build, fun to fly High a

Sep 30, 2017 • 39:31

[The Rocketry Show] – Summer Break Update Episode: 2

[The Rocketry Show] – Summer Break Update Episode: 2

In this episode: What we’ve been up to this summer since the last update! Gheem talks about the maiden flight of his Out of Production NCR X-Wing fighter rocket kit Gheem’s NCR X-Wing Fighter rocket kit. CG talks about his trip to White House, TN to see the Eclipse over USA. 2017 Eclipse photo by fellow rocketeer, Brian Guzek Here are the videos to support this Episode of the summer edition of The Rocketry Show: GHeem’s X-Wing fighter launch: https://youtu.be/qIHnBAJD7iM CG’s Eclipse vide

Sep 3, 2017 • 49:09

[The Rocketry Show] – Summer Break Update Episode: 1

[The Rocketry Show] – Summer Break Update Episode: 1

The gang come together to talk about their summer projects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flb05G6NSCs Since the studio is undergoing upgrades to its core systems, the gang fight through a number of technical glitches that become quite comical in the last 10 minutes of the update. Oh…and Way to go, Joe Bernard!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypHruMqfU3U&t=29s Enjoy!

Aug 11, 2017 • 38:42

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #50: TARC 2017

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #50: TARC 2017

The Rocketry show FINALLY made it to the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC), thanks to the support of our sponsors, and YOU! In Part One of our coverage, we talk to the organizers of TARC 2017 and interview some of the teams involved, as well as a story that brought two unlikely groups together! Enjoy! Special thanks to the AIA for their help in getting us set up for this great opportunity! About the Team America Rocketry Challenge The Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is the world’

May 26, 2017 • 1:08:59

[The Rocketry Show] Quick report #2 from TARC 2017

[The Rocketry Show] Quick report #2 from TARC 2017

CG and Gheem have another report from the launch field @ #TARC2017!

May 13, 2017 • 2:39

[The Rocketry Show] A quick report from TARC 2017

[The Rocketry Show] A quick report from TARC 2017

CG and Gheem at TARC 2017 happening at The Planes, VA…we are doing a quick report for ya from our table in the exhibitor’s tent!

May 13, 2017 • 3:10

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #49: A Tour of the MIT Rocket Lab!

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #49: A Tour of the MIT Rocket Lab!

Daniel, The Rocket n00b, takes a surprise tour of MIT Rocketry team’s R&D Lab.   Daniel is joined by Charlie Garcia on a tour of the facility, along with stories of what the MIT team is up to in their rocketry projects!  Sit back, and enjoy the tour.  It’s pretty dense, so you’ll want to listen a few times! MIT’s Project Virgo rocket   Some building going on! The “Project Raziel” rocket that was discussed during the tour.

May 7, 2017 • 1:08:31

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #48: Catching up with you, and our plans for TARC 2017

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #48: Catching up with you, and our plans for TARC 2017

CG, Gheem, and Daniel catch up with you and share some of the projects they are working on. Gheem has been building a couple of North Coast Rocketry kits, and making progress on his Level 3 rocket. Daniel has also been working on a North Coast Rocketry kit, and a small fleet of Estes kits. CG has been working on the studio some more, as well as coming up with a plan for TARC 2017. Join us for a workshop discussion, and a laid back show! Gheem’s Level 3 build! We still think it should be school

Apr 22, 2017 • 1:00:36

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #47: NASA Student Launch review, TARC Finalists, LDRS 36 Quick Report

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #47: NASA Student Launch review, TARC Finalists, LDRS 36 Quick Report

Episode 47 of The Rocketry Show Podcast is a packed one!  The team review many of the teams that won awards at the NASA Student Launch competitions.  We also review some of the local (to CG and Gheem) teams who made it to Huntsville, Al. The Notre Dame rocketry team: winners of the closest to one mile award! (They got it to within 6 feet). We also talk a bit about some of the national finalists for TARC.  You can download the complete list here. We talk to Charlie Savoie of Aerotech about so

Apr 10, 2017 • 1:25:16

[The Rocketry Show] Episode # 46: The Throne Thruster mashup

[The Rocketry Show] Episode # 46: The Throne Thruster mashup

While CG and the gang recover from a rigorous NARCON 2017 recording session, and all the post-production that went into it, the gang thought this would be a good time to re-broadcast an episode from season 1 along with some current news, Patron information, as well as responding to some recent Post-NARCON e-mails and some twitter chatter. The original Throne Thruster episode aired as two parts, and features Larry Koskie of the Michiana Rocketry club talking about all the engineering and physics

Mar 26, 2017 • 1:14:02

[The Rocketry Show] Episode # 45: NARCON 2017

[The Rocketry Show] Episode # 45: NARCON 2017

NARCON 2017 coverage! Need we say more? 🙂 Daniel (rocket n00b) and CG talk with Gheem about the goings on with NARCON 2017 as best we can, and we plug our 1 hour and six minute video production on the convention and the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy museum artifacts. Daniel and James Barowman! Daniel reviews some highlights from the R&D session, and the manufacturers session along with quite a few other items of interest. We touch on the funny “incident” with NASA’s display Black Brant sounding rocket

Mar 11, 2017 • 1:33:43

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #39: John Boren from Estes

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #39: John Boren from Estes

John Boren from Estes Rockets joins us, and talks rocket kits with us. Estes Get a sneak peak into what goes behind a new Estes Rocket design, and the criteria behind why some designs happen! Also, We answer a very interesting question from one of our listeners!

Dec 18, 2016 • 1:07:31

Welcome John Boren from Estes

Welcome John Boren from Estes

John Boren from Estes Rockets joins us, and talks rocket kits with us. Get a sneak peak into what goes behind a new Estes Rocket design, and the criteria behind why some designs happen! Also, We answer a very interesting question from one of our listeners!

Dec 18, 2016 • 1:07:32

Jason Cook with Insane Rocketry

Jason Cook with Insane Rocketry

Jason Cook from Insane Rocketry joins us for a fun episode of The Rocketry Show. Jason Cook He talks about his cool product, and talks rocketry with the gang. We also fall into a discussion on the recent success of the Sky Cycle that successfully completed the old Evel Knievel Snake River jump.  This cycle, overseen and designed by Scott Traux redeemed his dad's (the late Robert Traux) Sky Cycle rocket design! The Sky Cycle used some of Jason Cook's tech on board. It's a lot of fun, and en

Nov 20, 2016 • 52:27

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #30: John Beans of Jolly Logic

[The Rocketry Show] Episode #30: John Beans of Jolly Logic

John Beans joins us in our Season 2 finale! We talk about the new “Chute release” product as well as having fun just talking about rockets.  We had fun, and we think you’ll have fun listening to this episode!

Jul 18, 2016 • 54:42

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