RGV Model Rocketry Podcast: Recent Episodes
Randy Ashley
A weekly look at amateur or "model" rocketry encompassing low, mid, and high power amateur rocketry. We will discuss building and flying model rockets and even attend a few launches and either record onsite or report on the launches afterwards. You can email your questions to randy@rgvrockets.org and we will try to answer them in the next podcast.
A look at how shock cord material, size, length, etc. can affect your rocket flight, along with a quick look at RGV Rocket Club September events.
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
A brief podcast about the RGV Rocket Club in the McAllen/Harlingen area of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
For more information check out the website at:
https://www.rgvrockets.org
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
A brief summary of the launch held by the RGV Rocket Club in August of 2024 along with an invitation to join us and how to find out more about us.
https://www.rgvrockets.org/
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
Brief update on new shock cords in this years kits.
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
A recap of the RGV Rocket Club's August 19 Low/Mid Power Rocket Launch. About 15 in attendance with 9 Flights.
For more information about RGVRC check out our website at: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
OR our Facebook Group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564 and send a request to join.
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
A brief recap of this weekend's rocket launch held in Beeville at the Beeville Municipal Airport. Alamo Rocketeers had to cancel their launch in Hondo, Tx. due to a burn ban. With quick reaction by Art Applewhite and Ron Calhoun, they put together a popup launch at the Beeville Airport hosted by South Texas Rocketry Group and Alamo Rocketeers. It turned out quite nice. More in the Podcast.
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
An in depth look at how to certify Level 1 in the National Association of Rocketry (NAR).
NAR Website:
https://www.nar.org/
NAR HPR Level 1:
https://www.nar.org/high-power-rocketry-info/level-1-hpr-certification-procedures/
NAR Level 1 Digital Form:
https://www.nar.org/digital-level-1-hpr-certification-form/
RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/
An update of happenings in the RGV Model Rocket Club.
Flying Fields, Club Project, and more.
Contact information for RGV Model Rocket Club:
Email: randy@rgvrockets.org
Webpage: rgvrockets.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564
A quick look at some ideas about finding and securing a field to fly your model rockets.
A look at RGVSTEM which has a rocketry program of education and competition delivered to the school districts across the Rio Grande Valley.
A report on the Starhopper test and a description of how the Starhopper fits into the Starship and Super Heavy development program of SpaceX.
A little deeper look at the TARC competition with a look at the rules changes for this year and the major points to give you an overview of what TARC is.
A high level overview of a nationwide rocketry challenge called the Team America Rocketry Challenge. This is a great competition that fits very nicely within the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) program that is very popular in education today.
A look at High Power model rocketry including rockets to be flown on H through O motors. A brief touch on how to certify level 1, 2, or 3 with Tripoli rocketry or NAR. Not an in depth look at any portion of High Power but an overview of some of the subjects we will dive deeper into on later podcasts.
A brief look at Mid Power Rocketry. Mid Power is E through G motors. A quick comparison of Mid Power Model Rocketry to Low Power Model Rocketry along with an introduction to the various national organization's Safety Codes.
A look at low power model rocketry covering A through D motors. Description of the motors, rockets, etc. that make up entry level low power rocketry.
A quick pilot to introduce myself and the new podcast which will focus on all aspects of model rocketry.