Links
Rocketry Links
Helpful links on model rocketry.
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Rocket Shoppe Forum A great place to ask questions.
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Rocketry Terms Glossary - Randy Culp’s listing of rocketry terms and definitions.
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Rocketry Clubs in the Northeast - (In NY, NJ, MA, CT or PA)
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Weather - University at Albany’s Weather report
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Aviation Weather Report - New York Aviation weather report.
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Astronautix / Encyclopedia Astronautica - Everything space-vehicle related. Great for scale space modeling!
NAR
Links to National Association of Rocketry resources.
- NAR - Home of the National Association of Rocketry.
- NAR Competition Homepage - Information on NAR competitions
- NAR ‘Pink Book’ Competition rulebook 2014 for reference
Vendors
Looking to buy model rocket kits or engines? Here’s where we buy from.
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AC Supply Co - Estes Wholesale outlet for bulk orders
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Adirondack Train and Hobby - local store, great for last-minute purchases on the way to the launch site! Open Saturdays. 946 Route, 29 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Apogee Rockets - great store to buy composite motors and more advanced rocket kits! Great videos on introduction to Rocketry under the
How To & Guidessection. -
Boyce Aerospace Hobbies - 3D printed rockets and parts.
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Buy Rockets Motor - Order any motor, good reference as well.
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E-Rocket - They basically have everything.
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Estes Rockets - the one and only! Makes many rocket kits for all skill levels, Beginner through Pro.
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Hobbylinc - online retailer, can purchase rocket motors in bulk. Great selection and prices!
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Hobby Lobby - local stores in Latham and other areas. Limited rocket selection, can find some good deals!
Archive
Older links, but they still check out.
- Northeast Region Contest Board - Information on NAR sanctioned rocketry competition in the Northeastern USA
- rec.models.rockets FAQ - a listing of Frequently Asked Questions and resources for the model rocketeer