January's Officer meeting topics were as follows:

January Build session: Centuri Mini-Dactyl

Purchase a kit from Jeff Vincent at the store (~$10 each kit) and come build with us!

Jeff Vincent will be running this event, and will provide all instructions, templates, and whatnot.

You will need the following to build the kit:
- Cutting/sanding Board * MOST IMPORTANT!
- Sandpaper 150grit, 220grit, 400 grit (or close proximities)
- Exacto Knife
- News Paper
- Masking Tape
- Glue of your choice (C-YA, Elmers, both, whatever your confortable working with)
- Ruler
- Pencil / Pen
- Sanding Block not really needed but helps
- Scissors
- Large Chisel tip permanent Marker (Sharpie Magnum, Marks-A-Lot Jumbo) in Black, Red, Orange or Yellow to color the glider.

Also: Watcha Build'n? Bring in something you are working on or have completed over the winter and show it off...

Directions to build session:
SCIENCE AND HOBBY
1623 Second Avenue - Watervliet NY 12189
(5 Miles North of Albany)

Directions: Take I-87 or I-90 to Albany NY. Then take I-787 North to Exit 8. Turn West towards Watervliet. Go 3 blocks and turn left on 2nd Avenue. Store is 5 blocks ahead on the right across from Price Chopper.

February's business meeting topics are as follows:

The business meeting topics are as follows:

February Build session: Mini Bertha / Mini Bertha Conversion / "Goony" build session

Purchase a kit from Science and Hobby at the store (approximately $8) and come build with us!

Fred Talasco will be running this event - You an either build the Mini Bertha stock or modify into a design of your choice. Extra balsa, and waterslide decals will be provided at no extra charge. A computer with RockSim and SpaceCAD will be available to test out your design for stability. We'll also show how to swing test your model with string.

You will need the following to build or modify the kit:
- Cutting/sanding Board * MOST IMPORTANT!
- Sandpaper 150grit, 220grit, 400 grit (or close proximities)
- Exacto Knife
- News Paper
- Masking Tape
- Glue of your choice (C-YA, Elmers, both, whatever your confortable working with)
- Ruler
- Pencil / Pen
- Sanding Block not really needed but helps
- Scissors
- 18mm spent engine casing (extras will probably be available)

Also: Watcha Build'n? Bring in something you are working on or have completed over the winter and show it off...

The business meeting topics are as follows:

NARCON is an annual convention held by the NAR for the purposes of educating those interested in all aspects of hobby rocketry. Events include keynote speakers, training seminars, workshops, rocket-building sessions, open discussion forums, and much more!

Contact: Mike Erpelding

More detailed information can be found about the event below:

Follow this link to NARCON 2007

March Build session: Scale Model Build - Black Brant III

Contact Alex DeMarco by January 26th to pre-order during the group buy (approximately $18) or order direct from Advanced Rocketry Group (ARG)

Alex DeMarco will be running this event.

You will need the following to build the kit:
- Cutting/sanding Board * MOST IMPORTANT!
- Sandpaper 150grit, 220grit, 400 grit (or close proximities)
- Exacto Knife
- News Paper
- Masking Tape
- Glue of your choice (C-YA, Elmers, both, whatever your confortable working with)
- Ruler
- Pencil / Pen
- Sanding Block not really needed but helps
- Scissors
- 18mm spent engine casing

Also: Watcha Build'n? Bring in something you are working on or have completed over the winter and show it off...

The business meeting topics are as follows:

We will have NOT have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Mid power flights under those guidelines are not acceptable.

On May 5th, we are running the HobbyTown "Build N' Blast". This will be working with the public in completing a model provided by HobbyTown at no cost. The target number of builders will be 24, handled in two shifts of 10-12 people. The first shift is at 10:30am, and the second is at 11:00am.

You MUST call HobbyTown at 452-3182 by May 4th to sign up for a session.

Following the Build N' Blast, all builders are invited over to Tawasentha Park in Guilderland to launch their models. HobbyTown will not be providing the engines or supplies for the launch, however, individual motors will be available at the store. People wishing to launch will buy the motor at the store, and the supplies (ignitor, plug, wadding) will be available at the field. The May 5th sport launch originally scheduled for Johnstown is relocated to Tawasentha Park.

We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable.

This event has been postponed from Saturday April 28th, to Sunday April 29th, To May 6th.

Competition events:
• Random Duration (Section 39.2.3) Single Flight*
• 1/2A Streamer Duration - Multi-Round
• B Helicopter Duration
• B Eggloft Duration

* Please remember, 39.3 - A contestant entered in Precision Duration Competition shall make his/her official flight in Precision Duration before flying any other event requiring timing."

The business meeting topics are as follows:

We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable.

Competition events:
• B Helicopter Duration
• B Eggloft Duration
• 1/2A Streamer Duration - Multi-Round
• Random Duration (Section 39.2.3) Single Flight
• Sport Scale

* Please remember, 39.3 - A contestant entered in Precision Duration Competition shall make his/her official flight in Precision Duration before flying any other event requiring timing."

The Rocketeers of Central Indiana (ROCI #625) are pleased to announce that the 2007 National Sport Launch will return to the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. Join us for three days of rocket fun from June 1st through the 3rd.

Contact: Mario Perdue

More detailed information can be found about the event below:

Follow this link to National Sport Launch 2007

The business meeting topics are as follows:

The business meeting topics are as follows:

Competition events:
• Open Spot Landing
• A Boost/Glider Duration
• A Helicopter Duration
• B Streamer Duration
• B Eggloft Altitude
• C Scale Altitude
• C Rocket Glider Duration
• E SuperRoc Altitude (A & B Div)
• G SuperRoc Altitude (C & T Div)
• Research & Development

  Contact: Randy Boadway

  More detailed information can be found about the event below:

  Follow this link to NARAM-49 NAR Annual Meet

  Follow this link to NARAM-49 NAR Annual Meet

The business meeting topics are as follows:

We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable.

Raindate: 8/26

Competition events:
• 1/4A Parachute Duration
• 1/2A Helicopter Duration
• Random Duration (Section 39.2.3) Single Flight*
• Open Spot Landing

* Please remember, 39.3 - A contestant entered in Precision Duration Competition shall make his/her official flight in Precision Duration before flying any other event requiring timing."

Sport Flying for fun is welcomed and encouraged. Check in and launch preference will be given to contest flights.

SEIYGE (pronounced seege) = Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em! (Rocket motors, that is!)

Click HERE for SEIYGE-1 contest results!

The business meeting topics are as follows:

We will NOT have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are NOT acceptable.

THIS EVENT WAS RAINED OUT: 9/15

Competition events:
• 1/4A Boost/Glider Duration
• 1/2A Streamer Duration
• Random Duration (Section 39.2.3) Single Flight*
• Open Spot Landing

* Please remember, 39.3 - A contestant entered in Precision Duration Competition shall make his/her official flight in Precision Duration before flying any other event requiring timing."

Sport Flying for fun is welcomed and encouraged. Check in and launch preference will be given to contest flights.

SEIYGE (pronounced seege) = Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em! (Rocket motors, that is!)

Click HERE for SEIYGE-2 contest results!

We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable.

THIS EVENT WAS RAINED OUT (due to high predicted winds): 9/29

Raindates: 10/6 and 10/7

Notable events:
• NAR old motor testing launch

  Certain (pre-listed) old motors will be launched during this event. This will be one of few chances to see truely old motors that are out of production in use!

WBOS (pronounced whaboss) = We're Burning ol' Smokie! (Rocket motors, that is!) sung to the tune of "On Top Of Old Smoky"

The business meeting topics are as follows:

We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable.

THIS EVENT WAS RAINED OUT (due to high predicted winds): 10/20

Competition events:
• 1/4A Helicopter Duration
• 1/4A Rocket Glider Duration

Notable events:
• NAR old motor testing launch

  Certain (pre-listed) old motors will be launched during this event. This will be one of few chances to see truely old motors that are out of production in use!

Sport Flying for fun is welcomed and encouraged. Check in and launch preference will be given to contest flights.

SEIYGE (pronounced seege) = Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em! (Rocket motors, that is!)

The business meeting topics are as follows:

The business meeting topics are as follows: