tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50270473776587455072011-09-25T06:23:59.397-04:00es-sence (es'uhns) (in philosophy) the true constitution of anything, as opposed to what is accidentalNICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.comBlogger1361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-82170072899859078182010-05-15T16:12:00.001-04:002010-05-15T16:15:51.714-04:00

After much self-analysis and consideration of priorities and values, I have decided to sell Essence’s Model Rocketry Reviews and Resources. Essentially the issue is that there are only 24 hours in a day and 7 days per week… so I’m out of available time!Now, for a long period of time, I got around that. How you may ask? Well, in 1997 while managing a project in Virginia, I authorized that we go

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-59261202393520716632010-02-03T05:44:00.003-05:002010-02-03T05:45:40.077-05:00

I have been so busy... that I even forgot my Blog log in! Well, things are starting to stabilize, so I hope to keep the site and this Blog up (and finish my history section).Thanks for all the patience you have shown!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-7197949674156260642009-09-16T07:17:00.004-04:002009-09-16T07:22:46.462-04:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #242Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-23373749128832152202009-09-16T07:17:00.001-04:002009-09-16T07:17:37.455-04:00

Site has been updated...Quarterly Rocket Give-Away Winner was randomly selected from those having contributed reviews, tips, articles, etc. to the site. That winner is Chan Stevens.EMRR Super Hit List winner was randomly selected from all those that completed reviews on rockets by the Super Hit List deadline. That winner is Jason Orosco... he has to respond to this message to win!Notice the VIDEO

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-24718761496019295642009-08-19T06:30:00.001-04:002009-08-19T06:32:47.698-04:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #239Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-54719057517450555412009-08-11T06:34:00.000-04:002009-08-11T06:36:01.703-04:00

EMRR is pleased to announce the newly updated Flight Log Profile. This feature is available to any guest with > 25 flight logs recorded on EMRR. If you have a Flight Log Management Account you will be able to save your set-up on the Flight Profile, not to mention all the edit, copy, add picture, and link features associated with the Management Account.The key features are of the Flight Profile

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-57167608646913075982009-07-18T07:28:00.001-04:002009-07-18T07:29:20.440-04:00

Another very big upload!HURRY! There are (4) deadlines you need to be aware of:Box O' Parts Contest - 7/17 7/31Elevate Eleven Contest - 7/20Pay It Forward Contest (within a Contest) - 7/20EMRR Challenge #7 - Hit List for full points - 8/01EMRR Challengers - PLEASE CHECK YOUR POINTS and let me know of any issues.Introduced the new Flight Log Search Engine.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-90207463072899208482009-07-12T19:53:00.006-04:002009-07-13T06:19:15.062-04:00

The new Sport Rocketry Magazine has the coverage article on NARCON 2009. I was able to attend this year and had a good time. Since so much time has passed I will only shared a few items here:Picture #1 snagged from Sport Rocketry showing me there with my son in the green hat.Picture #2 snagged from Sport Rocketry showing this young person, who ultimately walked away with a free "EMRR on Disc"

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-3545009656853002672009-07-12T12:36:00.000-04:002009-07-12T12:38:13.951-04:00

After 3 weeks away... a very big upload!HURRY! There are (4) deadlines you need to be aware of:Box O' Parts Contest - 7/17Elevate Eleven Contest - 7/20Pay It Forward Contest (within a Contest) - 7/20EMRR Challenge #7 - Hit List for full points - 8/01EMRR Challengers - PLEASE CHECK YOUR POINTS and let me know of any issues.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-92202134218264029452009-06-18T20:38:00.005-04:002009-06-19T10:01:21.806-04:00

I had a few requests for some improvements in flight log management and have decided to tackle them. Seems I've learned something since I last wrote the algorithm 9 years ago.Request: "I think the estimated impulse EMRR calculates based on designation may be off - especially on very large motors. I've submitted Gorilla motors files to you in the past so know the format, but obviously don't want

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-65158357266590583012009-06-18T20:36:00.001-04:002009-06-18T20:38:05.552-04:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #237Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-49351007570873212802009-06-18T20:32:00.004-04:002009-06-18T20:37:05.067-04:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #235Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-35954398448298950072009-05-30T06:43:00.000-04:002009-05-30T06:44:26.699-04:00

MODEL MINUTES MOVING SALE: Please help us (me) reduce inventory and take advantage of flat-shipping price of only $3.00. Click Here. 1st TWO Box 'O Parts Entries are posted: Box '0 Parts deadline is July 1st. THANK YOU! to Lance Alligood who processed over 40 reviews/articles in the month of May. A major accomplishment. Send him your own thank you note!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-30802023903303287232009-05-23T07:55:00.001-04:002009-05-23T07:55:42.211-04:00

Looking for pictures from you or someone you know that takes photos at the rocket launches.Specifically, right now I'm looking for:* Rockets stuck in unreachable places* Lots 'o people at rocket launches* Drag RacesSend what you have to EMRR in the largest resolution you have with as much information as possible.ThanksNick

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-87928033959778707402009-05-12T08:19:00.000-04:002009-05-12T08:20:09.109-04:00

Not much to add to the above... I've been traveling a lot so trying to keep up with the site when I can. Send me reminders if I missed something or you are wondering where something is.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-11311544726876466932009-05-11T08:21:00.000-04:002009-05-12T08:23:21.288-04:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #233Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-68529659314138518912009-04-14T15:28:00.000-04:002009-04-14T15:29:03.083-04:00

Had so much fun, we're going to do it again... the 2009 Rocket Video Contest. Don't forget you EMRR Challengers... May 1st Deadline is coming up for the Who's Who Registry. New Elevate 11 entries... cool stuff! And, new Featured Tips added.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-72763692457790132142009-03-22T17:42:00.001-04:002009-03-22T17:42:44.518-04:00

Had a nice time at NARCON... watch for the posting of my presentation in the next day or so... thought more would be there (and at my presentation which had many ohh's and ahh's in it!).While at NARCON, we had the audience randomly pick the winners for the $108 Semi-Annual Super Hit List and the EMRR Quarterly Rocket Give-Away. Congratulations to John Bergsmith and Glenn Roth, respectively.Have

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-59988370090505964092009-03-16T07:06:00.001-04:002009-03-16T07:06:56.929-04:00

A general site update... still have a number of reviews with formatters... they'll be updated after NARCON.Anyone going to enter the Elevate Eleven contest?Last change to pre-order your "EMRR on CD" for pick-up at NARCON.We are pleased to re-introduce Essence's Model Rocketry Reviews on CD (technically DVD). After over 3 years, EMRR can once again be enjoyed online or offline which makes it

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-88010826193953144062009-03-11T06:38:00.001-04:002009-03-11T06:41:26.173-04:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #229Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-31988768562478798952009-03-10T13:38:00.000-04:002009-03-10T13:39:19.507-04:00

"EMRR on CD" We are pleased to re-introduce Essence's Model Rocketry Reviews on CD (technically DVD). After over 3 years, EMRR can once again be enjoyed online or offline which makes it available to virtually everyone.Elevate Eleven Idea: What if your rocket had 11 fins?

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-64261131935850849392009-03-03T16:33:00.000-05:002009-03-03T16:34:06.810-05:00

Well, I did it. I was converting a bunch of files for EMRR on CD and BAM! They had enough of me hogging their CPU time.EMRR will be transferred to a VPS (whatever that is)... and that will take about 20-30 minutes. It should come back up running fine.I can't afford to keep it on a VPS though, so I will be looking at ways to trim the CPU consumption further. I have made tremendous strides with all

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-27290063153255187922009-03-01T05:08:00.001-05:002009-03-01T05:11:06.614-05:00

The 2009 Box O' Parts Contest is now officially in the build process. All swaps and surprizes will be sent out at the end of today. You still have until the end of today (3/1) to declare your participation. 2009 EMRR Challenge: The is still plenty of time to sign up and participate. 2009 EMRR Challenge: Entrants should be sure of several things: A: Don't forget to send in the names of the

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-72623148037995775042009-02-24T11:48:00.005-05:002009-02-24T12:08:24.551-05:00

Yesterday in the wee ours of the AM, the server had to be temporarily shutdown due to high CPU usage. Then later in the day, Yahoo Crawler activated the 60-second throttle 3 times (so at least that is working properly).With the above, I have made more changes. These are significant and "slick" if I do say so myself.BEFORE:Guest clicks on review link that activates the rvwbuild.cgi

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-12073884359891804502009-02-22T15:39:00.001-05:002009-02-22T15:39:39.347-05:00

We really expected better participation, however, we'll not delay the start too long. Just one more week. Declare your parts and participation.CLICKERS WANTED: On March 1st, we'll be doing our final preps for the next EMRR on CD. We will need some volunteers to help us click through some old scripts to update the files. E-mail if you can help.Well, since switching over to our new server, EMRR has

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-33860846146893170722009-02-20T09:01:00.008-05:002009-02-22T15:40:32.692-05:00

Well, since switching over to our new server, EMRR has dumped them twice. This time they called me!Bottomline is that EMRR is stealing all of the CPU time.We believe this is from bots/spiders and it looks like despite my robots.txt blocker, they like to get into many areas.Here were two suspect areas:1) I had an shtml file that had links to a bunch of CPU intensive site maintenance files

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-49711697866640665342009-02-14T06:23:00.006-05:002009-02-14T09:58:36.985-05:00

Within a month of starting EMRR, I had initiated Guest Experiences (February 1998). This was a collection of comments about various rockets and experiences in rocketry. The introduction of this feature on EMRR was simply a text-based page that folks could read, as is. In November 1998, Mike Kent said he’d help with a project of separating the Guest Experiences into two separate databases:

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-17369883782995566812009-02-12T08:02:00.002-05:002009-02-12T11:47:08.730-05:00

If you point to reviews and other items on EMRR you may need to make the following changes. To make global changes, you should consider using a global search and replace tool. Here's a free one http://www.digitalvolcano.co.uk/textcrawler.html Change cgi-bin/rocksim/ to cgi-bin/resources/Change cgi-bin/rvwbuild/ to cgi-bin/reviews/Change cgi-bin/arcbuild/ to cgi-bin/reviews/The old directories

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-68901247988256829152009-02-12T08:01:00.001-05:002009-02-12T08:02:48.831-05:00

If you are going to play you need to declare your participation and parts...tick-tock! General update of a nice selection of reviews. Some directory simplification taking place which may effect your links into EMRR (read the Blog and eList Newsletter).Elevate Eleven Idea: Drag race with 11 rockets...

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-58992178006205014332009-02-01T11:18:00.000-05:002009-02-01T11:19:16.857-05:00

It is time to make your declarations for the new Box O' Parts contest. Outside of a typical update, I've been busy writing the scripts needed for the next EMRR on CD.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-45196042662800929982009-01-24T04:48:00.001-05:002009-01-24T04:48:49.896-05:00

We are pleased to announce another Box O' Parts contest. This one has a few twists, but should be very exciting. For those wondering where some of their reviews are… we had a slight back-log in formatting and are working through them.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-24613299415334129742009-01-20T06:39:00.001-05:002009-01-20T06:42:30.340-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #226Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-47112706133349091442009-01-14T06:41:00.001-05:002009-01-14T06:42:39.998-05:00

Yes, we surpassed a decade! Come help us celebrate by participating in our "Elevate Eleven" contest. We've come up with prizes recognizing another anniversary: the Apollo 11 Mission which put placed man on the moon.We are now officially announcing the 2009 EMRR Challenge and the 2009 Design this Spaceship contest. All prizes are set... thank the sponsors by placing an order with them this week!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-21611763020545588362009-01-07T13:04:00.004-05:002009-01-07T13:11:13.100-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #224Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-70105909417972388002009-01-06T14:34:00.006-05:002009-01-12T13:48:27.112-05:00

We are pleased to do a pre-announcement of our 2009 EMRR Challenge with a theme of “The next STAGE to take in rocketry”. That’s right staging focus.What you will find about this challenge:Many more prizes from EMRR-ware as you move up the levels. Right now Gold Prize is not finalized. I’m working on this. Special thanks to Semroc for the Silver Prize and Squirrel Works for the Bronze prize.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-90509645784439980342009-01-02T15:48:00.003-05:002009-01-02T15:56:27.112-05:00

I just received my large order from Quest including a couple of the Area 51 SPEV UFO Saucers and a "Best Value Micro Maxx Super Starter Set" to get me back into MicroMaxx. (Good thing because my Area 51 SPEV came with a free Micro Maxx Saucer).Also a few of their kits and one particular kit for my son.I also order a lot of motors including two "Master Blaster Model Rocket Engine Pack's". This

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-5783898443221373102009-01-01T15:48:00.000-05:002009-01-02T15:48:50.119-05:00

We are kicking off our 14-Day Fund Raiser and doing all the end of year maintenance.The EMRR Guest's Hit List is now being populated.For 2009, I decided to have a Guest Generated Hit List, so go to your pile and identify some rockets that you plan to build in 2009 that are NOT already reviewed on EMRR.Send me that list and they will show up on the Hit List, along with some others.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-88183475372403894052008-12-23T14:04:00.003-05:002008-12-23T14:08:00.258-05:00

That's the number of files currently active on EMRR.That's the number of files that I need to download to have an exact image of the old server.Once complete and verified, I will:Upload files to new serverShut-off Input ScriptsUpload most up-to-date databases to new serverSwitch the domain pointerHope to be active by 12/27.Nick

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-13222026699852079302008-12-23T13:30:00.000-05:002008-12-23T13:31:18.906-05:00

We announced all the winners for Design this Spaceship, EMRR Challenge and Quarterly Rocket Give-Away. That should be a wrap for this year's contests! PLEASE thank all the sponsors and help them out with your next round of purchases. Remember, buying from those the support EMRR will ultimately help EMRR!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-36659748661268159922008-12-20T16:54:00.005-05:002008-12-20T16:57:45.937-05:00

First, thanks for all the feedback to my last BLog entry.Second - CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2008 Design this Spaceship Contest. First place for 2nd year in a row... Ray King! Is he unstoppable?Third - CONGRATULATIONS to Les Bradshaw who was randomly picked for the 12/15 Quarterly Rocket Give-Away.Fourth - I have updated the 2008 EMRR Challenge and will have the winners randomly drawn

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-3417516655911891022008-12-17T06:43:00.003-05:002008-12-17T13:58:35.449-05:00

Your thoughts and input are needed:1) Does EMRR keep an eList Newletter? Do you like it? Is it needed?       a. PRO’s          i. Easy way for me to send update notices and highlight key things going on          ii. Easy way to ask for contestants information (and I’ve gotten more rigid on this including skipping prize selection if I don’t hear back)     b. CON’s          i. There is a cost

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-87437620735176878362008-12-15T10:13:00.006-05:002008-12-17T07:09:17.665-05:00

myEMRR was introduced in May 1999. It became a way to have a customized portal into the rocketry world of the internet. myEMRR was a very challenging script to write and learn. I had to learn about cookies and create user dependent files with passwords. In addition, I had to create the ability for guests to customize their page. It was a beneficial for a lot of other script writing activity

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-81179899768558982592008-12-15T09:41:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:42:04.027-05:00

Last contest of the year. Please make the time to vote in this contest. Enjoy the update. EMRR Challenge contestants, please check all your scores!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-43859030940126467582008-12-09T08:33:00.000-05:002008-12-09T08:34:03.710-05:00

A nice update or reviews along with three contest entries for the Design this Spaceship Contest. Perhaps there are more coming, but I think this was not too popular this year. I have been working a 2009 EMRR change. The testers have reported that things seem a-okay. So just about ready.Been thinking about the EMRR Challenge for 2009. Any ideas? How about the Spaceship Design contest?

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-86309728099209180992008-11-29T07:03:00.005-05:002008-11-29T07:08:06.940-05:00

After feeling really good about a tweak to how OOP Vendors are listed and displayed, I went off for my day's activity.I come home and look at e-mail and have a note from Jim Flis that one of his product's reviews was corrupt. Took me a few minutes, but I finally discovered the problem... EMRR ran out of space?!"450 Write Error No Space Left on Device"I deleted a bunch of LOG files ant took out

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-66891100321475155992008-11-27T06:13:00.003-05:002008-11-27T06:20:56.567-05:00

Nice update with a few more reviews and such. Enjoy the Youth Participation contest entries. Notice the deadline change on the Design this Spaceship contest!I have to tell you, it was not my plan... but I just had to. Picture the scene:"Johnny, why can't you turn in your design on time?"Was the answer, the dog ate my rocket? NO! This was the answer:"Maybe a little more info than you need (or

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-68619551419773141092008-11-21T06:03:00.001-05:002008-11-21T06:03:48.008-05:00

Yes, just 2 days after the last big update, here's more! That means we're all caught up. So if you don't see it posted, then we may not have it! Contact me.Vote for Youth Participation please.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-72480244964433971572008-11-19T15:27:00.001-05:002008-11-19T15:27:25.709-05:00

It was a great contest and now it is time to vote. Please spend the time to read about the events and place your vote for your favorites.Sorry for the long delay in an update. I got behind and then we found a bunch of reviews that needed formatted. Anyhow, enjoy this MASSIVE update.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-51067301892476134012008-11-09T05:15:00.005-05:002008-11-09T05:24:35.705-05:00

Just found two new "Rocket Review" websites: First here's a question: Does The AbRocket Exerciser Really Work?How would you find out? You would want to read AbRocket ReviewsThen, if you are trying to get your absolute best SAT scores, you'll want to do a RocketReview! This book even uses the website www.rocketreview.com.Well, regardless, there is only One True ROCKETREVIEWS!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-64476930057198483652008-11-07T07:55:00.002-05:002008-11-07T07:56:42.737-05:00

Our 9th Year! Four sizes to choose from. Enjoy the calendar. New reviews, too. We have some in our queue and will be working to clean them out here over the next couple of weeks.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-86908254256599557762008-11-05T11:46:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:45:16.249-05:00

So, since I last started working on this, I have:Made it so review/article drafts are automatically deleted with the update or submission of the review/articleAutomatically deleted the zero-length files that get created by PERL when Flight Pics are not successfully uploadedHave a Feedback/Opinion validaton process for automatic adds to the databasesChanged the Who's Who photo on the Home page to

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-37392173492493108152008-11-05T07:26:00.012-05:002009-02-14T05:10:34.226-05:00

EMRR opened their website doors on 1/14/98 and by 1/26/98, EMRR received its first site award: Rokkit Scientist Great Web Site AwardFunny thing is, I don’t know anything else about this. I cannot find a link to their site or anything. I do recall that their site had a lot of banners and various other Rokkit logo type things. Their site also had two reviews: Estes Industries Airwalker and the

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-66746550035129070572008-11-04T21:42:00.002-05:002008-11-04T21:44:24.223-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #221Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-87728211735410676352008-10-31T06:36:00.001-04:002008-10-31T06:36:47.920-04:00

The most popular Photo Contest to date deserves your attention: Before-After Photo Contest... please vote. Folks wonder what they can do to keep me motivated: Send a Donation.... no, I mean Vote in our contests. That is a lot of fun for me to see.Calendar Update: I should be set to start offering the calendar on 11/1. I just received the first run and can make a couple of tweaks on the

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-75692553442736244192008-10-23T09:50:00.010-04:002008-10-31T15:49:40.942-04:00

Since I have put some of the Flight Log Overhaul on hold (next step will take some dedicated time... perhaps next holiday off of work)... I have begun another site project:Improving the ease of updating.Previously I mentioned automating some tasks... now to simplify where things are and how they are referenced.Problem #1: The original master database referenced all reviews/article using the .

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-26384241701803883162008-10-22T07:52:00.001-04:002008-10-22T07:53:16.676-04:00

Well, look's like my painting season is/has come to a close... I awoke to snow falling today!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-22616990731727002162008-10-22T07:46:00.002-04:002008-10-22T07:52:32.707-04:00

I've been working on automating some of the tasks to update EMRR. I installed MS Office 2007 Enterprise which has allowed me some export scripts for the database processing (nice).I am also testing various FTP Sync programs. With one I had a big mistake as it stripped about 18 flight pics from the server because there was not a match on my harddisk... fixed that thanks to two folks resending me

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-8925313420581146482008-10-22T07:31:00.000-04:002008-10-22T07:32:25.054-04:00

A few more days for your Before-After Photo Entries and then just a few more before the Youth Participation report is due. Many new reviews and articles. Some neat stuff here. Enjoy.Calendar Update: I should be set to start offering the calendar on 11/1. I just received the first run and can make a couple of tweaks on the positioning and text.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-61078191852113938602008-10-14T09:55:00.002-04:002008-10-14T10:08:12.496-04:00

Yes, indeed, I have discovered that there is another EMRR - ElectroMagnetic Radiation Recorders:From their website:ElectroMagnetic Radiation RecordersWith a continuously growing collection of vintage recording and broadcast equipment, EMRR is well suited for making the type recordings that match the sonic desires of almost every rock and pop act around.Our experience, track record, and facility

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-52349461830486134142008-10-13T07:23:00.000-04:002008-10-13T07:24:33.523-04:00

After a couple of days of the site being down... we're back and have much to share. Have you been following the EMRR History articles? Go to the BLog and see them. Enjoy the many new articles on the site, too.I added the ability to look at ALL Flight Logs with Pics, too.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-29620460389256697562008-10-11T20:33:00.002-04:002008-10-11T20:49:27.706-04:00

In what was supposed to talk only 12 hours... well, hang in there and write up a review in preparation for the site coming up!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-26030829325856969342008-10-11T20:31:00.008-04:002008-10-12T19:05:50.027-04:00

Vendor Recognition pages were an idea I had very early in the history of EMRR. In fact, by March 1998 we had published our first Vendor Recognition of Apogee Components.The pages were introduced this way:“Estes dominates the local hobby stores, department stores and toy stores. They have fine products and probably everyone has flown an Estes' kit. We appreciate their role in getting the hobby

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-23931226115377018652008-10-09T06:24:00.002-04:002008-10-09T06:28:56.347-04:00

Winners announced. Enjoy these videos.An EMRR eList message has been sent and the winners MUST reply to that to demonstrate compliance with the contest rules.Steve Kristal is now the two-time master producer!

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CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #219Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-89841389138225456112008-10-08T16:16:00.002-04:002008-10-08T16:34:44.314-04:00

The latest Windows XP SP3 Update (automatic) on my wife's laptop seemed to take out Firefox browser. I spent several hours working on this problem only to find that Trend Micro Internet Security Suite was the cause. I switched to the free version of AVG.STRIKE ONE!A virus popped through on my PC today... something called (or a derivative of) SASSER that impacted LSASS.EXE and dropped two files

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-23038236037045094172008-10-05T08:03:00.000-04:002008-10-05T08:04:17.217-04:00

Just a quick update with some new reviews and articles! Enjoy.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-43154367453706796932008-10-01T06:15:00.000-04:002008-10-01T06:16:08.491-04:00

VOTE! There are many times that people ask me about EMRR and there are many times I say something to the effect of, "I wish more people would vote in the contests". To me, that is key to running and having fun with these contests. It is the right thing to do for the contestants and the sponsors. Thanks!Oh, yeah, and we added many new reviews and a Find my Draft feature!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-79839777118854953582008-09-22T15:36:00.007-04:002009-02-21T08:36:23.207-05:00

Like many sites, EMRR started with a freebee site hits counter. I was happy when after two months of operation EMRR had 825 visitors. Remember, at this time we started with 25 reviews and had grown to 102 reviews when hitting 825 home page visits.By the end of the first year, EMRR had 7,246 visitors averaging about 21 per day.In July 1999, I eliminated the freebee counter and implemented my own

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-86566239965631776352008-09-22T10:12:00.000-04:002008-09-22T10:13:25.428-04:00

Really! Looking at all the prizes available and with only 8 days left... Where are your rocketry video entries? Oh, well, the left over prizes will flip over to the very popular Before-After contest.Enjoy all the new reviews and add flight logs with PICTURES!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-10657660336385305662008-09-22T09:31:00.006-04:002008-10-31T12:10:07.945-04:00

I successfully flew my favorite rocket, the now OOP Nordic Rocketry Meanie for its 60th flight on Saturday. Here is the write-up from CRMRC's (Vermont's NAR Club) President:"It was great to have to have Nick E and his son back on the flying field for fourteen flights. This included a Estes Blue Ninja on an unrecorded motor, a blue rocket called "no name" on an A8-3, a red Quest Superbird twice

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-10853137513121605762008-09-22T09:28:00.003-04:002009-01-07T13:11:35.389-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #217Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-28854066491413165912008-09-16T14:36:00.003-04:002008-09-16T14:42:41.440-04:00

Nice article from James Gartrell!CLICK HEREWhile I'm at it, the new NAR Member Guidebook is a wonderful resource. Join NAR to get yours. It is worth it.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-44583400016278795832008-09-15T20:29:00.011-04:002008-11-02T06:32:54.846-05:00

A question that has come up several times: Why doesn’t EMRR have a real rating system with set criteria to determine rocket “scores”?I quickly realized that people interpret things differently. So I decided that maybe EMRR shouldn’t have a rating system. I bounced that idea off of a few initial contributors and was told something I can not repeat… but the point was that we needed a rating

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-39423678344572653382008-09-15T19:46:00.001-04:002008-09-15T19:46:51.499-04:00

After, oh so long, we are pleased to announce a Flight Log Management feature so that guests can edit, delete and otherwise manage their flight logs. In addition, guests can now submit Flight Pictures to their flight logs (excellent suggestion from Tim Dicke)!Dick Stafford wins a $108 shopping spree from Super Hit List reviews.New reviews and WARNING: Contest deadlines fast approaching.14 DAYS

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-42798450909445462922008-09-06T06:47:00.004-04:002008-09-06T06:49:46.575-04:00

So much scripting has been done. Mostly for the up-n-coming Flight Log Management (Read about it on the EMRR BLog). You can now use the new Flight Log form (better than ever)... and there are new features coming!Oh, yes, enjoy the new reviews, too!1 MONTH left for calendar pictures... please send 'em if you got 'em!Look for this wonderful picture in the Mercury Engineering Grave Danger Review

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-47734283102832284242008-09-06T06:00:00.001-04:002008-09-06T06:54:46.078-04:00

Started the EMRR Flight Log Overhaul today. The end result "should" be:1) Individual Flight Logs that can be edited by the guest2) Faster Form Loading for input3) Improved Motor Recognition Algorithm (for motor letter graph placement)4) Improved Flight Profile with some level of customizationThe steps I see that need to be taken:A) Move Flight Logs to own directory- Done 8/26B) Create Entry Form

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-42279482135351145662008-09-05T12:52:00.002-04:002008-09-05T13:10:53.562-04:00

Really getting some nice input from the beta-testers and I look forward to implementing it...... I have finished a Chan Stevens suggestion that now allows you to select a Kit, MOPS, one of your previously logged rockets, or a custom rocket name.The form is active for everyone (sure hope I tested is well enough... especially since I'm going on vacation for 1 week starting tomorrow!)Nick

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-84293174548498485432008-09-04T09:33:00.003-04:002008-09-04T09:37:42.587-04:00

... I discovered a way to:Eliminate the extra spaces that are now randomly showing up in MOTORSEliminate the extra PLUS "+" sign on some namesTest for the random and rare double flight log on 1-line trickAlso, fix three complaints that our #1 Review Format guy has been dealing with (probably for years)... and the fix was easy... just didn't know about them.Tremendous amount of backbone work

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-65144368218999523762008-09-02T13:41:00.001-04:002008-09-02T13:41:40.504-04:00

Enjoy this update! Doing a lot of background work... check out the BLog under the label EMRR Backbone.Yes, still need good pictures for the EMRR Calendar (to be considered).

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-1499159179850110242008-09-01T20:52:00.003-04:002008-09-01T20:57:48.055-04:00

We planned a 3-way Quest Superbird Drag Race for today and had excellent weather (although a tad bit windy). My 11-year old son, our 17-year old friend and I all built (independently) a Quest Superbird.My rocket weighed in at 3.5 ounces, while their’s weighed in at 2.9 ounces.First race (LEFT) on B6-4's... I clear took the lead off the pads with our friends and then my son's following. My

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-76552700587272724162008-08-30T16:45:00.003-04:002008-08-30T16:51:04.570-04:00

While working on the Flight Log overhaul it became clear to me that nearly anyone could look at some of the data files on EMRR. Some of these contained email addresses and passwords. I had to address this!I have made tons and tons of site directory adjustments to put those files in areas that are locked by the server, so...... there might be a few mistakes here and there. Please report them.

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-22171971001323022172008-08-29T14:03:00.002-04:002008-08-29T14:24:29.425-04:00

Took some time off from the Flight Logs Overhaul and modified a script to be able to sort the "Reviews/Articles by Author" into a "Reviews/Articles by Top Contributor".Mr. Stafford is on top!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-31199685921301409892008-08-27T10:05:00.000-04:002008-08-27T10:12:41.024-04:00

Since EMRR is a website and I build and maintain it using my computer, this post is relevant:For about the last 3 weeks, my computer has been mysteriously and randomly shutting off... just beeeeeeeeeppppp and off.I have been through the drills, looking for updates and going back to previous configurations using RESTORE. I've been through all the EVENTS. I have used anti-virus, anti-spam and

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-49332201017716476392008-08-27T10:04:00.004-04:002009-01-07T13:11:50.697-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #214Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-51941484944461385352008-08-27T09:08:00.003-04:002009-01-07T13:12:03.229-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #212Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-51389717006986704722008-08-27T09:06:00.003-04:002009-01-07T13:12:15.846-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #209Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-48243337009600270892008-08-27T09:05:00.003-04:002009-01-07T13:12:30.893-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #208Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-4660082063799835612008-08-27T09:04:00.004-04:002009-01-07T13:12:50.523-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #207Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-51120768588049655062008-08-27T09:02:00.004-04:002009-01-07T13:13:04.709-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #206Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-17310495462190178632008-08-27T09:01:00.004-04:002009-01-07T13:13:17.225-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #205Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-90009780433872587562008-08-27T09:00:00.005-04:002009-01-07T13:13:49.592-05:00

CLICK TO ENLARGEAs seen in:Apogee Components' Free Peak of Flight Newsletter #204Subscribe HERE

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-64990751232203518172008-08-26T13:13:00.010-04:002008-08-26T13:42:09.992-04:00

No, it is not what you're thinking...In order to continue to grow EMRR, we formed some cooperative relationships with various organizations (term loosely used). Below are some of them.Southern Area Rocketry (SoAR), Model Rocketry – From the Ground Up (FGU), and Global Youth Rocketry Organization (GYRO) were three websites that had a collection of model rocketry reviews. EMRR contacted them to

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-72495977329761415062008-08-25T08:27:00.000-04:002008-08-25T08:28:04.149-04:00

Enjoy this update! LOOK OUT for contest and Super Hit List deadlines!Please send me pictures from NYPower and NARAM for the EMRR Calendar (to be considered).

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-22218482493142015722008-08-14T13:11:00.000-04:002008-08-14T13:12:01.830-04:00

BEFORE and AFTER photo contest introduced. Also, where are your Rocket Videos?Please send me pictures from NYPower and NARAM for the EMRR Calendar (to be considered).

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-4703883672148299512008-08-11T10:50:00.005-04:002008-08-11T13:13:27.063-04:00

Ever since 2001, Dick Stafford has stepped up to support EMRR. He primarily assembled and maintains the extra resource databases, including the RockSIM, Recommended Motors and CP databases.Well, at NARAM-50, this year, we met for the first time. The meeting was nice for three reasons:1) I got to tour the actual Dick's Rocket Dungeon and oh, boy, does he have a lot of various rockets and projects

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-43034674230099568152008-08-11T10:25:00.014-04:002008-08-15T13:34:48.131-04:00

Thought I’d share a couple of EMRR historical “lessons learned” under the painful title, “I’ve been cheated, been mistreated…”Back at the end of 2001 I had some “extra” money come my direction and thought about investing it in a rocket manufacturing company. The timing was right (see last post) since I was hoping to put together some kits. An opportunity came along and I agreed and signed a

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-6312994121017570202008-08-10T15:53:00.001-04:002008-08-10T15:53:55.561-04:00

Now that we are all back from NARAM-50, the prizes for Odd-Rocs Photo Contest and Box O' Parts are being distributed. Thanks for participating. NOTE! WARNING! 9/1 Deadline for EMRR Challenge is coming up. Get your scale entry submitted.Please send me pictures from NYPower and NARAM for the EMRR Calendar (to be considered).

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-25537079476921922622008-08-04T07:48:00.001-04:002008-08-04T07:48:55.400-04:00

Now that NYPower and NARAM are over, EMRR would expect to see 1000's of flight logs added. Are you doing your part?Who's Who Entrants are awesome! Read them all and add yours. Scott Turnbull wins the Who's Who drawing!

NICKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05136109043014738030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5027047377658745507.post-43302567420819607292008-07-26T07:46:00.001-04:002008-07-26T07:49:28.781-04:00

Seems the Box O' Parts contest was a great success and may set the tone for an annual design contest. Likewise, the unusual showed up for the Odd-Rocs photo contest and the winner is such a Hot Dog! (I will express my frustration with the lack of voters).Due Now: Who’s Who Entry; Challenge #7 Entry; Rocket Video Contest.RANT from eList Newsletter:I hate the amount of work it takes to get prizes,

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Essence’s Aerospace Technologies (EAT) was born from my desire to kit an 18mm Lambda Shuttle back in 2002. I thought I’d share a few historical comments about the designs:18mm Imperial Lambda-Class Shuttle (6/02): I initially started building a 29mm version and the 18mm version was only to test concept and flight stability. It worked and I received some encouraging words, such as, “hey, are you

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