[roc-chat] Re: Dr. Rocket Hardware
- From: Troy Monroe Stacey <tstacey001@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:13:41 -0800
Wow. I L3'd at that launch. Little did I know so much excitement was happening
on the sidelines. Frank was a character as well.
-Troy =)
Sent from Troy's iPhone
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On Dec 15, 2012, at 9:27 PM, "Ron McGough" <rrmagoo7@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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 =)
>
> Sent from Troy's iPhone
>
>
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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
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> 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 motor
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1 - D.R. 29/240 motor (anodizing a little worn, but otherwise fine shape)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1 - D.R. 38/1080 case
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1 - D.R. 38mm aft closure
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1 - D.R. 38mm Millenium (Blue/Purple) fwd closure
>>>>>>
>>>>>> and for any EXers...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1 - U.S. Rockets 54mm 3200N/s-ish motor (30" long case, ~27-28"
>>>>>> propellant length) with 2 graphite throat inserts
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Merry Christmas,
>>>>>
>>>>> -Eric
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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