Whoops, I completely forgot about TARC! Definitely start assembling a team for
next year. (Be sure not to include anyone from the
does-no-work-but-accepts-credit-anyway crowd!) And before doing that, order a
few rocket kits and motors to familiarize yourself with modroc design and
assembly.
A few resources:
* AC Supply carries Estes rockets and motors, typically at 25% or more off
suggested retail. The Alpha III starter set,
https://www.acsupplyco.com/estes-model-rockets/launch-sets/estes-alpha-iii-launch-set
is an excellent choice, and a bulk pack of motors will keep you flying for a
good while.
<https://www.acsupplyco.com/estes-model-rockets/launch-sets/estes-alpha-iii-launch-set>
* The Rocketry Forum is a HUGE source of information from the rocketry
community. Any question you might have probably has already been asked and
answered somewhere. Start with the "Beginners & Educational
Programs<https://www.rocketryforum.com/forums/beginners-educational-programs.41/>"
forum.
https://www.rocketryforum.com<https://www.rocketryforum.com/forums/beginners-educational-programs.41/>
* When you or your team is ready to design models, Balsa Machining Service
at https://www.balsamachining.com/ is one of the best sources ;(if not the best)
for parts: tubes, nose cones, balsa fin material, etc. The "School Rocket" kit
for each member of your team is an inexpensive introduction to design and
assembly of a rocket "from scratch".
* Hobby Lobby carries some kits and motors, though prices are full retail.
Good luck!
Terry
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From: arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <arocket-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of
Rick Maschek <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:29 AM
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Subject: [AR] Re: Career advice please
The American Rocket Challenge rocketcontest.org
While it is too late for this year's competition, the time to start working on
the next is now.
Rick