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 - Dark Star
I recently purchased a Dark Star rocket kit from Wildman, Tim Lehr. At $109, this kit is well worth the money with many of the features that Wildman specifies for his kits. Mr. Tim Lehr really seems to know what the rocket community desires in a quality kit. To compliment the kit, I also ordered a 38mm Aeropack motor retainerto go with it. I would like to make my return (again) to rocketry as quick as possible, as I remember all of the things that I used to enjoy with the hobby. However, one of the aspects that I have truly come to enjoy with this hobby, which has to do with rocket construction, is laminating Kraft tube airframes with composite materials and epoxy, in order to strengthen the airframe. Well, anyone one who has spent time laminating tubes knows, that there is nothing “quick” about it. Hence is one of the many reasons why the Dark Star kit is so attractive…the kit is ALL filament wound fiberglass, meaning no Kraft tubing to work with. The split fin is also a nice touch, as I am a fool for multiple fin design rockets…
I will write more as I build or complete the build of the kit. It should go quickly; it looks like it may take longer to decide on a paint scheme than it will be to finish construction…See you on the field!
 Souther Thunder 2009 I have been other wise side-tracked from rocketry, as another activity has pretty much captivated my time. If anyone has ever had the opportunity to participate as a band booster volunteer, you would know where I am coming from when I say that I have little time for anything else. Nonetheless, I managed to make a meager 2-hour showing at Sothern Thunder 2009 on Fathers Day the 21st of June. I had originally planned to attend all three days of the Southern Thunder 2009, my first launch since having certifief Tripoli Level III at Southern Thunder 2008, one of the days was to include the Research launch on Friday. Instead, I cancelled all plans due to other pressing matters, but managed to make a short trip to Manchester, TN for an early afternoon flight. It was Fathers day, so my daughter felt it her civic duty to accompany me to the launch, so that she could wait on me hand and foot…she is awesome!! Continue reading Short ST2009 Report…(very short)
 DragonWorks Update Not much posting taking place here at DragonWorks Rocketry, as many other activities have taken precedence over rocketry: Most recently, thunderstorms which have been ravaging North Alabama and many other surrounding counties, cities and states, claimed my personal computer Friday morning. I am now working from a new system, and more importantly, only the power supply and motherboard were damaged in the lightning storm, my hard drive was salvaged in its entirety and now resides as a back-up for our new computer.
So my computer went bye-bye, my sons band activities have been time consuming, my XBOX 360 developed the dreaded “Red-Ring-of-Death”and the persistent weather is cancelling launches left and right. MASS HYSTERIA! Nonetheless, I try to keep DragonWorks Rocketry updated in some form or fashion, if only to update links etc. Continue reading So What’s Up? (Updates)
 DragonWorks Header Idea I have been working all weekend teaching myself the basics of Adobe Photoshop, and using some basic tutorials I found on a Google search, I made the following header. I’ll work on a small Dragon emblem next, as I have some ideas floating around, I just need to find the right way to express them.
See you on the field,
Johnnie
 TRA & NAR Victory - Read Full Text Here
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Because the plaintiffs have conceded that were the Court to grant summary judgment in their favor on Count One of their third amended complaint “will moot all of remaining counts” of their complaint, Plaintiffs’ Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment on Count 1 at 1-2 n.1, the Court having now granted summary judgment on Count One will dismiss all the plaintiffs’ remaining counts of the complaint as moot.
Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. It is further
ORDERED that the defendant’s motion for summary judgment is DENIED. It is further
ORDERED that the defendant’s decision to classify APCP as an explosive under 18 U.S.C. § 841(d) is VACATED. It is further
ORDERED that the remaining counts of plaintiffs’ third amended complaint are DISMISSED as moot and therefore this case is dismissed in its entirety.
SO ORDERED this 16th day of March, 2009.
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REGGIE B. WALTON
United States District Judge
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