[roc-chat] Re: Dr. Rocket Hardware
- From: Eric Williams <erichunterwilliams@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:13:27 -0800
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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