RGV Model Rocketry Podcast

RGV Model Rocketry Podcast

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.

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September 15, 2024 5 mins

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For more information on the Rio Grande Valley Model Rocketry Club:
https://www.rgvrockets.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rgvrockets//

For more information on South Texas Rocketry Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/603250954629457

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RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

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A summary update of rocketry events planned across Texas in the month of September.

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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.

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August 26, 2024 5 mins

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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

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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/

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Brief update on new shock cords in this years kits.

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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.


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August 5, 2023 20 mins

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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/

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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


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A quick look at some ideas about finding and securing a field to fly your model rockets.

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November 24, 2020 6 mins

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A look at RGVSTEM which has a rocketry program of education and competition delivered to the school districts across the Rio Grande Valley.

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A report on the Starhopper test and a description of how the Starhopper fits into the Starship and Super Heavy development program of SpaceX.

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July 21, 2019 4 mins

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A look back in time to the Apollo 11 moon mission.

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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.  

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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.

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July 1, 2019 16 mins

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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.

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June 23, 2019 11 mins

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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.

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June 16, 2019 14 mins

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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.

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A quick pilot to introduce myself and the new podcast which will focus on all aspects of model rocketry.  

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