[roc-chat] Re: Dr. Rocket Hardware
- From: "Ron McGough" <rrmagoo7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:27:12 -0800
I can say that I have met the man on many occasions but I have to say the best
one was at LDRS 20 in 2001. That was the time that Frank Kosdon launched
himself over a table leading with a right fist at Jerry's face. Both were
pulled apart after rolling around for a bit getting first hand tastes of the
lake bed dirt. Frank was a great guy and fun to talk too. Jerry on the other
hand has a past that will follow him for quite some time and he will have to
work hard to earn my respect for which I told him right to his face at the last
LDRS that ROC hosted.
Nuff said,
Ron McGough
BDR
----- Original Message -----
From: Troy Monroe Stacey
To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 8:39 PM
Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Dr. Rocket Hardware
Never met the man other than his reputation - so safe to say I don't know him
at all. I just wanted to be the first one to comment about him and USR. Ha.
Based on Rick's description I'd have to say about the same - I'm sure he's got
some great stories and I wouldn't mind meeting him, but uh... yeah... no
business transactions.
-Troy =)
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On Dec 15, 2012, at 7:13 PM, Eric Williams <erichunterwilliams@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Yeah, Jerry is definitely an interesting fellow with some unique history. I
traded a rocket for the motor from his son Andrew at one of Frank's launches
awhile back. Never got around to casting some propellant for it. But it's a
decent bit
of hardware, threaded closures, and a nifty nozzle design.
-Eric Williams
On Dec 15, 2012, at 5:01 PM, Rick Dickinson wrote:
A long as he plays by the rules, he's welcome at our launches. He's not a
member of TRA or NAR, so no HPR.... If he wants to come out and fly model
rockets with AeroTech, Estes, or Quest certified model rocket motors, I have no
problem with that.
Heck, if he wants to get a business license and BLM permit, and sell his
model rocket kits on site, that's cool too. But, we're not likely to take
anything on faith; he'll need to show us the permit.
I finally got a chance to meet him a few years ago at LDRS 29. He's a
very personable guy. I wouldn't mind spending some time shooting the bull and
telling rocketry stories around a campfire with him. I'm sure he'd be a great
storyteller....
Of course, I'd never do business with him on any basis other than cash in
hand for merchandise in hand, and only for things like kits and parts that
don't require any sort of permits, etc. His reputation precedes him, after all.
Cheers,
Rick Dickinson
Troy Monroe Stacey <tstacey001@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Did Jerry Irvine and U.S. Rockets stop being dirty words?-Troy =)Sent from
Troy's iPhone---------------------On Dec 15, 2012, at 3:59 PM, Eric Williams
<erichunterwilliams@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Hi everyone,Thanks to all who responded!
Here's what I have left for anyone interested:Here are the goods: (pics are
available if requested)1 - Aerotech 29/40-120 hobbyline motor1 - D.R. 29/240
motor (anodizing a little worn, but otherwise fine shape)1 - D.R. 38/1080 case1
- D.R. 38mm aft closure1 - D.R. 38mm Millenium (Blue/Purple) fwd closureand for
any EXers...1 - U.S. Rockets 54mm 3200N/s-ish motor (30" long case, ~27-28"
propellant length) with 2 graphite throat insertsMerry Christmas,-Eric--
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