http://www.valuerockets.com/rss.aspxValue Rockets BlogCopyright 2007 House of Hancock, Inc.HoH_RSSWriter v1.0http://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=27The California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has issued classification approvals for one new AeroTech single-use model rocket motor in three time delays and six new high-power RMS? rocket motor reload kits, including three Karl E. Baumann (KEB?) Signature Line? reloads.<br /> <br /> The specific products approved are:<br /> <br /> 24mm Model Rocket Single-Use<br /> E20-4W (#52004)<br /> E20-7W (#52007)<br /> E20-10W (#52010)<br /> <br /> 38mm High-Power RMS<br /> J510W-L (#10Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=26The Tripoli Motor Testing (TMT) Committee of the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) has certified two new AeroTech 54mm and one new 75mm Reloadable Motor System? (RMS?) ?K?-class rocket motor reload kits.<br /> <br /> The new reloads include the K375NW-P and the K480W-P which are both designed for AeroTech, Dr. Rocket? or Rouse-Tech? RMS-54/2560 motor hardware, and the K1000T which fits RMS-75/2560 hardware.<br /> <br /> The K375NW is AeroTech?s first 54mm Boost-Sustain? motor and the latestThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=25AeroTech Consumer Aerospace has redesigned its five single-grain 54mm ?soda can? motor reload kits to use less expensive components and has significantly reduced prices on the entire range of reloads for the Reloadable Motor System? (RMS?) 54/426 hardware.<br /> <br /> The modifications, which include the substitution of a lower-cost liner and a smaller nozzle insert (the same as those used on the 29 & 38mm RMS reload kits), have been reviewed and approved by the Tripoli Motor Testing (TMT) CoMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=24The anchor retaining ring (P/N 38FCRRA) for the AeroTech 38mm RMS? reload adapter system is now available, and is priced at $19.99 MSRP.<br /> <br /> The anchor retaining ring is an accessory to the previously released 4-piece adapter system (P/N 38RAS), which retails for $29.99. The new retaining ring has a central 5/16-18 thread for a forged eyebolt or similar recovery attachment and is vented to allow passage of ejection charge gases. The anchor retaining ring can only be used with the reloTue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=23Well it`s a year later, and the U.S. government still hasn`t done anything significant to help the average Joe, Jane or small business in this economy. So AeroTech is once again doing its part by offering its authorized dealers and distributors significant incentives through the end of November as part of an "AeroTech 2009 Economic Stimulus Sale".<br /> <br /> The sale includes all AeroTech model rocket and high power rocket products, and in-stock RMS? motor hardware. Now is the time to place Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=22As a result of AeroTech locating several high-quality sources of lower-cost Ammonium Perchlorate (AP) oxidizer, AeroTech has reduced suggested retail prices on its entire line of high-power Reloadable Motor System? (RMS?) rocket motor reload kits.<br /> <br /> While there are a few exceptions (certain Warp-9? reloads are higher), retail prices on the the majority of the high-power RMS reload kit line have been reduced as follows:<br /> <br /> 29mm RMS Reload Kits<br /> RMS-29/60 (1-grain) $Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=21The National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Standards & Testing (S&T) Committee has certified AeroTech?s new E20W model rocket motor.<br /> <br /> The motor features an all-new molded phenolic casing with a built-in thrust ring, a molded delay/ejection bulkhead and ships with a FirstFire Jr.? 2-lead igniter. Delay times will be initially offered in 4 and 7 seconds, though a 10 second delay was also certified. The suggested retail price of the new E20W is $19.99 per 2-pack.<br /> <br /> NAR ceThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=20The Tripoli Motor Testing (TMT) committee of the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) has tested and approved a number of new AeroTech products.<br /> <br /> 38mm RMS Reload Adapter System<br /> The previously-announced 38mm AeroTech RMS? reload adapter system (P/N 38RAS) is now TMT-approved and allows the use of shorter (lower power) RMS reload kits within a specific motor casing, reducing the number of cases necessary to fly a wide range of AeroTech reloads. Customers will save money and expaMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=19AeroTech Consumer Aerospace is introducing a new 24mm `E`-class single-use model rocket motor in new retail packaging at the 2009 iHobby Expo trade show in Chicago, IL held during October 22 through 25.<br /> <br /> The new E20W is the same physical size as a black powder `D` motor at 24 X 70mm, but is only slightly heavier. It generates 36 newton-seconds (8.1 pound-seconds) of total impulse over a burn time of 1.7 seconds and with a peak thrust of 35.6 newtons (8.0 pounds). The E20W produces Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=18AeroTech now has a page on Facebook! Follow the very latest AeroTech news, information, product developments and testing at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/AeroTech-Consumer-Aerospace/159005948954">http://www.facebook.com/pages/AeroTech-Consumer-Aerospace/159005948954</a>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=17AeroTech displayed a new reload adapter system for its 38mm high power RMS? motors during the XPRS launch in the Black Rock Desert near Gerlach, NV held September 17-21.<br /> <br /> The system allows the use of shorter (lower power) RMS reload kits within a specific motor casing, reducing the number of cases necessary to fly a wide range of AeroTech reloads. The new system is similar in concept to AeroTech`s model rocket and R/C RMS motors that use "grain adapters" within the combustion chambMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=16The California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has issued classification approvals for three new high-power AeroTech Karl E. Baumann (KEB?) Signature Line? RMS? reload kits. The specific motors approved are:<br /> <br /> High-Power RMS Reloadable Motor System? I49N-P (#09049P) I59WN-P (#09059P) L339N-P (#12339P)<br /> <br /> The approvals allow the sale and use of these high-power rocket motor reload kits by California consumers. A copy of the new California OSFM approvals is now avaWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=15AeroTech is offering its EFC-1? Electronic Forward Closure? recovery system deployment device in kit form as part no. EFC-1K at $99.90 suggested retail.<br /> <br /> The EFC is a timer-based electronic recovery system deployment module that attaches to the forward end of any AeroTech, Dr. Rocket? or Rouse-Tech? RMS?-29, 38 or 54mm reloadable rocket motor. It includes a reusable glow-plug ejection charge ignition system that eliminates the need for electric matches and similar one-time use deviMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=14AeroTech/RCS will provide a $500 AeroTech gift certificate to the individual who produces a video that demonstrates the fastest assembly of an AeroTech, Dr. Rocket or Rouse-Tech RMS-29/180 motor hardware with an AeroTech RMS-29/180 reload of their choice.<br /> <br /> The video must show unpacking the reload, complete motor assembly and igniter installation. Videos must be posted to YouTube for public viewing, and links to the videos must be sent to customerservice@aerotech-rocketry.com.<br />Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=13AeroTech is pleased to announce that it has created the Karl E. Baumann (KEB?) Signature Line? of specialty and high-performance rocket motor products.<br /> <br /> Karl is currently AeroTech`s Director of Operations and was Tripoli Rocketry Association`s (TRA`s) first Level 3 certified flyer. Karl certified Level 3 in 1995 during LDRS-14 at the Black Rock Desert, NV with his beautifully finished 1/2 scale Phoenix missile powered by the then-new AeroTech M2400T Blue Thunder? motor.<br /> <br Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=12Following the resolution of a long and difficult legal struggle, AeroTech is very happy to report that effective immediately all AeroTech high-power (generally `H` class and above) rocket motors and reload kits are now free from regulation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). This means that NO federal BATFE permits are required to purchase, store, sell or use these products by either dealers or consumers.<br /> <br /> Customers are reminded that AeroTech high-poTue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=11Since the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives has not appealed the decision of the Federal District Court of March 16, 2009, which ordered the agency to vacate their classification of APCP as an explosive, and the period for their ability to do so has expired as of May 16, 2009, on advice of counsel, we believe that the judgment is considered final although we have not received confirmation from the BATFE. Accordingly, members may operate under the understanding that APCP rockMon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=10The new AeroTech Consumer Aerospace 2009-2010 product catalog is planned for release during the Team America Rocket Challenge (TARC) finals in The Plains, VA on May 15-16.<br /> <br /> The 20-page catalog includes new rocket action photos taken by contributors Mark Canepa, Steve Jurvetson and Nancy Snyder. MDRA member Dan Michael`s 3/4 scale Patriot is featured on the cover and elsewhere. The catalog includes all recently introduced Mojave Green?, Black Max? and Warp-9? motors and RMS? reload Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=9AeroTech is pleased to announce the addition of Always Ready Rocketry (ARR) as a new dealer of its hobby line rocket products in sunny Tampa, FL.<br /> <br /> Randall Ejma, owner of ARR, is very excited about the prospects of being an onsite vendor for local launches at Tripoli Tampa, as well as providing a convenient national online web store. Mr. Ejma commented, ?There was definitely a void for these products at our monthly launches, and I think it?s great to see so much business so quicklyTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=8AeroTech is releasing its first new 24mm single-use motor since 2001, the 24 X 95mm Blue Thunder? F32T, during NARCON 2009 in Wethersfield, CT.<br /> <br /> The F32T features an all-new molded phenolic casing with a built-in thrust ring, a new molded plastic bulkhead and uses a specially-optimized version of AeroTech`s Blue Thunder propellant which delivers an astounding specific impulse of 225 seconds! The F32T produces a beautiful translucent blue exhaust plume with "mach diamonds" similar tFri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=7After a conference with our legal counsel, we provide the following information to our members on how to proceed in the aftermath of the favorable decision by Judge Walton in our lawsuit to eliminate the unjustified regulation of Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant (APCP) imposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE). We cannot offer legal advice to individual members, and members should consult their own legal counsel if there are any questions about how to Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=6District Court Judge Reggie B. Walton for the District of Columbia today issued an order finding in favor of Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) and National Association of Rocketry (NAR) vs. the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). The decision followed a status hearing this past Friday in Washington.<br /> <br /> Walton`s order granted a summary judgment motion in favor of the plaintiffs TRA and NAR, denied the summary judgment motion of BATFE, and vacated the claMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=5The Tripoli Motor Testing (TMT) Committee of the Tripoli Rocketry Association has certified a new AeroTech high-power Mojave Green? propellant RMS? reload, the L1390G-P.<br /> <br /> The L1390G-P fits AeroTech, Dr. Rocket? and Rouse-Tech? 75/3840 RMS hardware, delivers a maximum thrust of 408 pounds and produces Mojave Green`s signature vivid green flame with brilliant and distinct "mach diamonds" and a moderate amount of smoke.<br /> <br /> Performance data, specifications and price for theMon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=4Curt von Delius, using a modified version of his record-setting Level 3 airframe, crushed his previous ?M?-class altitude record of 37,762 feet by flying it to a GPS verified altitude of 45,328 feet AGL on September 19th 2008 and also set a new ?J?-class altitude record of 19,758 feet on September 21st 2008, during the XPRS launch in Nevada?s Black Rock Desert. The altitudes were recently certified by the Tripoli Contest and Records Committee.<br /> <br /> Scorched from aerodynamic heating aftMon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=3AeroTech is once again offering a special promotion to its NAR and Tripoli Level 1, 2 & 3 certification customers, available only through participating high-power RMS? dealers.<br /> <br /> The Level 1-2-3 promotion begins March 1, 2009 and includes the H123W-M reload kit for $12.50 (50% off MSRP), the J350W-M reload kit for $27.50 (50% off MSRP) and the M1297W-P reload for $210.00 (25% off MSRP). This offer is exclusively for individuals seeking Level 1, 2 or 3 certification, and customers muThu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=2AeroTech`s ValueRockets.com? full-featured webstore is now complete and open for business at http://www.valuerockets.com.<br /> <br /> Featuring an easy-to-navigate design, the store is divided into six major product categories: Single-use model rocket motors, reloadable model rocket hardware, model rocket motor reload kits, ready-to-fly model rockets, model rocket starter sets, and igniters & accessories.<br /> <br /> While the main focus of the webstore is on entry-level composite propulsiMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.valuerockets.com/blog.aspx?id=1AeroTech has created ValueRockets.com?, a webstore dedicated to the sale of low and mid-power composite propellant rocket motors, kits and parts at wholesale prices.<br /> <br /> &quot;The goal of ValueRockets.com is to bring entry-level composite propellant rocketry to consumers at the lowest possible cost and with minimal impact to our traditional distribution channels,&quot; stated AeroTech/RCS President Gary Rosenfield. &quot;After soliciting our customers` advice and opinions, we caMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT