RGV Model Rocketry Podcast

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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…

Randy Ashley


    • Sep 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    S4 E6 South Texas Rocketry Group Launch Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 5:17


    Send us a textFor 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/603250954629457RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S4 E5 September Rocketry Events Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 2:32


    A summary update of rocketry events planned across Texas in the month of September.RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S4 E4 Shock Cords and RGV Rocket Club September Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 10:52


    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.RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S4 E3 RGV Rocket Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 5:13


    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.orgRGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S4 E2 RGV Model Rocket Club and August 2024 Launch Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 3:18


    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/RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S4 E1 McAllen ISD Tech Wars Rocketry Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 1:41


    Brief update on new shock cords in this years kits.RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S3 E5 RGV Rocket Club August Launch Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 5:03


    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.RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S3 E3 NAR Level 1 HPR Certification

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 20:08


    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/RGV Rocket Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564RGV Rocket Club Website: https://www.rgvrockets.org/

    S3 E2 July 2023 RGV Rocket Club Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 7:11


    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.orgWebpage: rgvrockets.orgFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/804279504704564

    Finding Model Rocket Flying Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 7:47


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

    S2 E1 RGVSTEM Model Rocketry Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 6:16


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

    SpaceX Starhopper Untethered Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 6:41


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

    S1 E7 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 4:35


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

    S1 E6 Team America Rocketry Challenge Deeper Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 12:07


    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.

    S1 E5 Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 4:55


    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.

    S1 E4 High Power Rocketry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 16:34


    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.

    S1 E3 Mid Power Rocketry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 11:48


    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.

    S1 E2 Low Power Rocketry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 14:39


    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.

    S1 E1 Pilot Intro to Model Rocketry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 4:11


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

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