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Forum: FreeForAll 02-01-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Just turned on PBS in time to see the Shuttle...

Just turned on PBS in time to see the Shuttle special...

The flight director knew ... just watching his body language ... he knew EXACTLY what was happening and had a tear running down his cheek...
Forum: FreeForAll 02-01-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By Cohetero-negro
P.s. On the reconfiguration of Minuteman III or...

P.s. On the reconfiguration of Minuteman III or MX Missiles, who knows? If the mission could have been extended to 20 - 25 days, again working around the clock, engineers, techs, and scientists can...
Forum: FreeForAll 02-01-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Let me google and see what other space flights...

Let me google and see what other space flights occurred during the 16 day Columbia mission; and remember that 16 figure ... I will get back to in a few lines...

let me state, I am not looking to...
Forum: FreeForAll 02-01-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Joe, No I was an Eagle Scout. We were based...

Joe,

No I was an Eagle Scout. We were based out of the Aerospace Corporation, in El Segundo CA. We would hold meetings at the Los Angeles Air Force Base. Julie White, a PhD who still works for...
Forum: FreeForAll 02-01-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Spectacular Russian Soyuez explosion close up circa 2006

*********** WARNING LANGUAGE ON THE VIDEO ****************

Sorry, I forgot that there are expletives on the video and small kids shouldn't hear them.
Just turn off the sound I guess.

-----

I was...
Forum: FreeForAll 02-01-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 618
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Columbia - NASA knew Astronauts wouldn't make it home and decided not to tell them

This is the tone of the article.

I personally would have told the Astronauts immediately and given them the chance to talk with their families.

- Columbia didn't have a robotic arm on board to...
Forum: Kit Collecting 12-31-2012, 06:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,041
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Well isn't it obvious that the motors were indeed...

Well isn't it obvious that the motors were indeed more powerful; after all, the motors were able to lift the model with a good safety factor.

Manufactures like Estes would test their models with...
Forum: Model Rocket History 12-30-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,187
Posted By Cohetero-negro
You do know that the original Estes Vagabond is...

You do know that the original Estes Vagabond is the original Centuri Astro 1? Then Estes redesigned the Vagabond and kept the name.

Jonathan
Forum: Kit Collecting 12-30-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,041
Posted By Cohetero-negro
It was more powerful as were all of the 1960's...

It was more powerful as were all of the 1960's motors; Charcoal was better quality back in those days... well Estes paid for a better quality charcoal back in those days :)

Jonathan
Forum: Kit Collecting 12-30-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,041
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Earl, Before you sell, let me have a chance at...

Earl,

Before you sell, let me have a chance at the kit. I rubbed your back with the "OuR" Rocket footage! :)

Jonathan
Forum: Kit Collecting 12-30-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,041
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Its a function charcoal content. Charcoal costs...

Its a function charcoal content. Charcoal costs have been going up, so charcoal content has been going down. Charcoal is the fuel for the reaction, while Sulfur lowers the temperature needed for...
Forum: FreeForAll 12-28-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,578
Posted By Cohetero-negro
...

http://www.conservativeactionalerts.com/2012/12/fiscal-cliffs-dirty-secret-its-not-about-taxes-at-all-but-too-much-spending/ :)

Its also interesting to note that if Government spending should...
Forum: FreeForAll 12-28-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,578
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Jeff, Twinkies are coming back. ...

Jeff,

Twinkies are coming back. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2251906/Twinkies-Legendary-cake-set-return-shelves-coming-months-new-ownership.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Why do I have to go...
Forum: Kit Collecting 12-28-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,041
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Badger, The A.8-3 or the B.8-4 are in...

Badger,

The A.8-3 or the B.8-4 are in LB-seconds and not in the later N-Seconds.

4.45 Newtons = 1 lb, so the A.8 = about 3.56 Newtons.

Modern A8-3 (Newton-Seconds) give you about 2.5 total...
Forum: FreeForAll 12-16-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Very bad indeed. We are losing the 'Prophet...

Very bad indeed.

We are losing the 'Prophet Generation' and really can't afford to but at the same time can't stop time unfortunately :(

J

Prophet Generation -...
Forum: FreeForAll 12-02-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By Cohetero-negro
This is why I reaped Jim's site a couple times...

This is why I reaped Jim's site a couple times last year ... nothing lasts for ever, nothing.
Forum: FreeForAll 11-28-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Never mind, as I think he is implying that...

Never mind, as I think he is implying that something strikes the wind shield. I first thought it was more of a 'shoots fired' situation in space.

J
Forum: FreeForAll 11-28-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By Cohetero-negro
The Space Shuttle's 12 Nightmare Scenarios , Disturbing, yet very well done!

The Space Shuttle's 12 Nightmare Scenarios

What is he trying to say in scenario #2?!?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKudnvzvsJo
Forum: FreeForAll 11-28-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 124
Posted By Cohetero-negro
U.S. , Soviet, Chinese, Indian space disaster videos - Youtube

During lunch I was surfing ... enjoy:

Soviet rocket disasters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZbwI94xmkE&feature=related

Titan IV A-20 explodes over Cape Canaveral (8-12-98)...
Forum: FreeForAll 11-28-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 11,380
Posted By Cohetero-negro
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! I have the same kit,...

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!

I have the same kit, same condition; better and tighter shrinkwrap! Willing to sell for [JUST] $300.00 FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING!

PM for instructions!!!

ALERT! ALERT! ...
Forum: Kit Collecting 11-25-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,844
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Neil, My first rocket was a Centuri Micron. I...

Neil,

My first rocket was a Centuri Micron. I still remember cutting out the mail-in coupon from a Dracula comic book back in the very early 70's. I waited 4 weeks (today most would file a...
Forum: Kit Collecting 11-25-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,844
Posted By Cohetero-negro
TB, Just need Gen-X, Gen-y, and the Millennium...

TB,

Just need Gen-X, Gen-y, and the Millennium Baby Generations to all pay these prices, and I won't need Obama Care in my old age! ;)

Jonathan
Forum: Kit Collecting 11-24-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,844
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Bill, Lee just doesn't have 'Go Fever' anymore....

Bill,

Lee just doesn't have 'Go Fever' anymore. I had to TWIST his arm to attend NARAM-50 O.R.R.!

He is doing well, last year he had surgery and is doing fine.

Lee doesn't fly private...
Forum: Kit Collecting 11-24-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,844
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Earl, I have told this to both Vern and Lee: ...

Earl,

I have told this to both Vern and Lee: Centuri kits, in my best estimates, were better quality kits!

Vern laughed, and Lee smiled. They both in the end sold their businesses for...
Forum: Kit Collecting 11-24-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,844
Posted By Cohetero-negro
Put them on ebay and build the clone kits that...

Put them on ebay and build the clone kits that are available: Semroc.com and others. Just google clone model rocket; there are at least a half dozen people selling clone kits!

Good luck, and...
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