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This podcast will guide you through model rocketry from an absolute noob to an expert. It will start by explaining what model rocketry is and work up to more advanced topics.

Brennan Thompson


    • Oct 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Realm Rocketry

    Upscaling 3d printed rockets with Curtis Heisey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 34:32


    Although scaling is normally hard, Curtis Heisey talks today about an easier way with 3d printed parts! If you want to learn more about scaling then you might like this episode! If you have any questions about this episode, or other model rocketry things, I would appreciate it if you contacted me at bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact. You can find my website, for even more Realm Rocketry, at realmrocketry.com.

    What is happening with NAR events?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 63:11


    Many people (including me) were curious about what was going on with NAR events. Thankfully, Ed Lacroix, the NAR events chair, gave me the opportunity to interview him! We talked about many questions I have found in the rocketry community about NAR events, so if you are curious about NAR events I believe that you will enjoy this episode! If you have any questions about this episode, or other model rocketry things, I would appreciate it if you contacted me at bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact. You can find me website, for even more Realm Rocketry, at realmrocketry.com. You can find out more about NAR and NAR events at nar.org.

    What happens when rockets and lightning meet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 3:03


    In this episode I talked about a study done by the University of Florida about rockets and lightning and what that means for us sport flyers. If you have any questions about rocketry I would appreciate it if you contacted me at bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact. A really cool thing that just happened is that you can now go to realmrocketry.com to access my website, where you can find even more Realm Rocketry! Links: Article: https://bit.ly/rocketsandlightning

    Season 3 trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 1:45


    Welcome back to Realm Rocketry! If you have any suggestions or questions, we would appreciate it if you contacted us at bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact. If you want to find our podcast then please go to realmrocketry.com.

    3d printing for rocketry in 4 easy steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 37:27


    Do you want to level up your model rocket skills or speed up building model rockets? If so, then I think that you will enjoy this episode on using 3d printing to do just that in 4 easy steps! If you want to find out more about this podcast then please go to bit.ly/realmrocketry. I would greatly appreciate it if you took just a couple of minutes out of your day to contact me at bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact. Note: I did not mention the Volexlab Aquila because it does not have as large of a community as the ender 3. One of the nicest things about an ender 3 is that there is a large community with lots of advice and tutorials on how to fix things for the ender 3 specifically. Ender 3 Cura profile: https://bit.ly/3B6tq79 Test prints 3d benchy: https://bit.ly/3B4m3gr CHEP cube: https://bit.ly/chepcube How to level your bed: https://bit.ly/3L2dYNY Note: I have made custom firmware with this built-in if you want the firmware for your 3d printer then feel free to contact me 3d printable upgrades 1. LCD back cover: https://bit.ly/3qrqWez this prevents dust from getting into your LCD display circuits 2. LCD front cover: https://bit.ly/3DaZmdj this helps you sleep at night because it blocks the LCD screen light 3. V slot covers: https://bit.ly/3xhGmWH this keeps dust and debris out of your v slots 4. Z-axis motor mount-adjustable https://bit.ly/3B7QYsd this improves the z-axis 5. Z axis knob https://bit.ly/3Bxa7VS Non-printable upgrades https://amzn.to/3U67O3q there are other bundles of upgrades like this, that work too FreeCad: https://www.freecadweb.org Make rocket parts easily in FreeCad: https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Rocket_Workbench

    Major announcements and taking a break!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 5:02


    Thank you to everyone who listens to my podcast! We will see you in about a month! If you find value in our content, then please go tell people about our podcast! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Curtis Heisey on rocket photography part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 25:28


    Thank you for listening and thank you to Curtis for the amazing interview. We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Curtis's presentation on Deuces Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQiXLHE0u24 Curtis's GitHub for his camera link: https://github.com/chrocket/RocketTrig Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Curtis Heisey on rocket photography part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 21:38


    Thank you for listening and thank you to Curtis for the amazing interview. We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Curtis's presentation on Deuces Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQiXLHE0u24 Curtis's GitHub for his camera link: https://github.com/chrocket/RocketTrig Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    NARAM 63 and the future of the NAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 16:25


    Thank you for listening! If you attended NARAM 63, then please contact us with the link below about your experience. Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Estes Big Daddy rocket kit modifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 4:20


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Thread: https://bit.ly/EstesBigDaddymodifications

    Aerotech NARAM updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 7:55


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Aerotech resources: https://bit.ly/aerotechresources

    How to mount your shockcord to your rocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 3:47


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Free 3d printing files

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 5:53


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Paper towel tube rocket: https://bit.ly/papertoweltube Rocket pen: https://bit.ly/rocketpen Modular model rocket: https://bit.ly/modularmodelrocket BPS space rocket cradles: https://bit.ly/BPSrocketcradles Model rocket number two: https://bit.ly/ellipticalopticianmodelrocket Fin alignment tool: https://bit.ly/finalignmenttool

    2016 space modeling FAI world championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 9:03


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Article: https://bit.ly/FAIWSMC2016 Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact NAR International competition link: https://www.nar.org/fai-spacemodeling/

    What is the weight of 3d printed rockets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 5:00


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Thread: https://bit.ly/weightof3dprintedobjects

    Estes ring glider recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 3:07


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Neon Tiger: https://bit.ly/estesneontiger Solo: https://bit.ly/estessolo Double ringer: https://bit.ly/estesdoubleringer replacement gliders: https://bit.ly/extraringgliders

    Paint spray handles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 2:50


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Paint spray handle: https://amzn.to/3yNNycY

    3D printer filaments for rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 4:15


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 2:11


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Joe Boxer rocket: http://kymichaelson.us/joe-boxer-story Form: https://forms.gle/54KA5EbJHeFMRLDQA

    Forum Friday: R2Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 4:09


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact R2 Home Rocketry Forum: https://bit.ly/r2hometrf R2 Home Hackaday: https://bit.ly/r2homehackaday

    forum friday
    OpenRocket vs. RockSim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 4:32


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact OpenRocket: https://openrocket.info RockSim: https://bit.ly/apogeerocksim

    Please don't do this!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 7:50


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact NAR site dimensions: https://bit.ly/narsafetycode

    Favorite Estes rockets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 6:01


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Estes: https://estesrockets.com

    Why do I like LOC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 10:43


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact LOC Presicion: https://locprecision.com

    Reacting to CSXT wixipedia page!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 6:20


    Thank you for listening! If you like this content or have a question then please contact us. Links: CSXT Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_Space_eXploration_Team Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Rocket components pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 9:59


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Recovery episode: https://bit.ly/recoveryepisode

    Rocket components pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 6:21


    Thank you for listening to the Realm Rocketry podcast! We hope that you enjoyed this episode! If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact us with the link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Rocket components pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 10:51


    Thank you for listening! If you want to ask us a question check out the contact link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Cutting balsa wood: https://bit.ly/balsawoodcutting Fixing warped fins: https://bit.ly/fixingwarpedfins

    Rocket components pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 7:25


    Thank you for listening! If you want to ask us a question check out the contact link below! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact Mach One rockets: https://bit.ly/machonerockets Quantum tubing: https://bit.ly/quantumtube Blue tube: https://bit.ly/rocketbluetube

    Quick announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 1:34


    Thank you for listening! Please go fill out my form on episode length at https://bit.ly/realmrocketryform. We will see you next episode! Links: Form: https://bit.ly/realmrocketryform Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact us: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact

    Rocketry lightning round!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 13:06


    It is time for the first ever Realm Rocketry model rocketry lightning round! Tune in to this episode where we answer 51 questions in about 13 minutes! I hope you all enjoy this episode! Links: Website: https://bit.ly/realmrocketry Contact: https://bit.ly/realmrocketrycontact NAR club locator: https://bit.ly/narclublocator Alpha 3 starter set: https://bit.ly/estesalpha3starter Titebond 3: https://amzn.to/3I8bpZu Orville Carlisle: https://bit.ly/orvillecarlisle Apogee altimeters: https://bit.ly/altimeters Firefly altimeter: https://bit.ly/fireflyaltimeter NAR competition: https://bit.ly/contestflying What Use to build rockets: https://bit.ly/rocketbuildingtools Airfoils: https://bit.ly/airfoilingfins NAR safety code: https://bit.ly/narsafetycode First amateur rocket in space: https://bit.ly/rocketinspace

    Preparing your recovery chain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 15:14


    Thank you for listening! If you want to ask us a question check out the contact link below! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact "Dog barf": https://www.erockets.biz/erockets-daisy-girl-dog-barf-recovery-wadding-for-model-rockets-1-5-lb-box-erk-9066/

    Recovery device

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 7:58


    Thank you for listening! If you want to ask us a question check out the contact link below! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact

    Recovery chain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 18:52


    Thank you for listening! If you want to ask us a question please check out the contact link below! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact

    Staging 101!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 7:30


    Thank you for listening! If you want to ask us a question check out the contact link below! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact Dual stage rocket: https://estesrockets.com/product/001329-multi-roc/ Gap staging: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Tech/How_2-Stage_Rockets_Work Timer for staging: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Electronics-Payloads/Staging/Simple-Timer-for-Staging

    Straight tube cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 8:29


    Welcome back to Realm Rocketry! If you have a question you would like us to answer, please send us a message by the contact section of our website in the links below. Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact Thread which inspired this episode: https://www.rocketryforum.com/threads/straight-tube-cuts.172840/

    How safe is model rocketry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 14:41


    Welcome back to Realm Rocketry! We hope you are enjoying this podcast! Please send us any questions or feedback you have by the links below! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact us: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact NAR safety code: https://www.nar.org/safety-information/model-rocket-safety-code/ Tripoli unified safety code NASA model rocketry stability: https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/VirtualAero/BottleRocket/airplane/rktstab.html

    Do all motors thermocycle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 11:38


    Thank you everyone for listening! Today we talked about motor storage! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact us: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact Mentioned article: https://simplerocketry.com/how-to-store-a-model-rocket-motor/ Model rocket motor breakdown: https://estesrockets.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Components-of-a-Model-Rocket-Engine.jpg

    Reusing igniters?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 13:51


    Thank you for listening! if you would like to ask us a question just contact us with the contact link below. One quick correction is that the copperhead starters no longer exist because of how unreliable they were. Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact us: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact Copperhead starters: https://www.apogeerockets.com/images/aerotech_products/copperhead_pic.jpg Startech starters: https://estesrockets.com/product/002303-startech-starters/ Aerotech first fire starters: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Motors/AeroTech_Accessories/First_Fire_Starter Apogee Hot spot igniter dip: https://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket-Motors/Motor-Starters/Hot-Shot-Igniter-Dip

    Reloadable motor cost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 15:47


    Thank you everyone for staying with us during our break! Today we talk about when you break even on the cost of purchasing a reloadable motor casing! We would appreciate it if you sent us a question or any feedback you can do that in the contact section of our website which you can find from the link below. Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact us: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact

    Schedule updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 2:22


    I hope you all are enjoying this podcast! Have a great day! Links: Website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact

    Season 2 trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 0:51


    Welcome to season 2 of the Realm Rocketry podcast! Links: My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact me: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact

    Straight Fins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 21:54


    Today wetly all about how to achieve straight fins! Links: My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry Contact Me: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact

    Return to podcasting! Q-jets, safety, and launching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 37:18


    Today we talk about many things in our return to podcasting! Links: Contact me My website NAR safety code NAR club locater

    Basics of spray painting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 13:51


    Learn the basics of spray painting! Enjoy! Links: Contact me: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry

    Building the kits I recommend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 21:47


    This episode is about building the 4 kits I recommended. Enjoy! Links: Contact me: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry/contact My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry

    In the workshop!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 37:49


    Topics workshop, rocketry Today we go into the workshop with a longer episode! Links: Listen to my no longer available episodes Contact me My website Kit of my rocket building gear

    4 best kits to start with

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 13:34


    Today we give you the 4 best kits to start model rocketry with. Links: Contact me Realm Rocketry trailer Archive.org My website Alpha 3 Amazon Alpha Amazon Viking Amazon Athena Amazon

    Model Rocketry resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 12:12


    We talk about some model rocket resources. Links: Apogee Components: https://www.apogeerockets.com Estes: https://estesrockets.com Rocket reviews: https://www.rocketreviews.com The Rocketry Forum: https://www.rocketryforum.com NAR: https://www.nar.org Balsa Machining: https://www.balsamachining.com My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry

    Model Rocket Motors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 21:53


    Today the episode where we talk all about low power model rocket motors! Links: My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry

    Anatomy of a model rocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 11:28


    oday we have a shorter episode and are talking about the parts in a model rocket. Links: My website: https://realmrocketry.wixsite.com/realmrocketry

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