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April 24, 2010 - Congratulations to Dmitri McDaniel for completing the Mercury level of the NARTREK Cadet program.

For completing the Mercury level, Dmitri received a free model rocket kit through our support of the NARTREK Cadet Program.

March 8, 2010 - Here are a few photos of Q.T., JonRocket.com's mascot, in her JonRocket.com coat at the March ROCK launch.

February 11, 2010 - We are proud to announce our support of the 2010 Essence's Model Rocketry Reviews' Challenge. JonRocket.com is supplying a $150 shopping spree as the contest's Silver runner-up prize.

February 10, 2010 - JonRocket.com invites you to join the National Association of Rocketry during the NAR's "52 by 52" membership drive. 

Why join the NAR?

The National Association of Rocketry provides:

  • Great insurance that is primary coverage and that is valid anywhere in the US, any time, not just at organized launches
  • The best magazine in the hobby, Sport Rocketry: 48 all-color pages 6 times a year
  • A 60-page Member Guidebook full of how-to articles and rocketry reference information
  • A monthly electronic newsletter
  • Extremely effective representation of members’ interests with federal agencies and national safety organizations
  • High-power user certification through Level 3
  • Participation in organized national and international competition programs, individual skill-development programs, and education programs

Join the NAR today.


November 23, 2009 - Chan Stevens has given the Odd'l Rockets Raise spring an excellent review on EMRR.  The Raise is an adjustable stand-off for rockets launched from 1/8" rod.  Chan tested the Raise by flying a few different rockets including a boost glider.

Where this really worked great was on flying a boost glider. I've lost dozens of tiny clothes pins over the years, and typically wind up just using a little masking tape around the rod to hold the pod and glider above the deflector plate. This thing easily slides up to the desired height, doesn't fall off in the grass, and doesn't leave behind tacky residue that needs to be cleaned.

Chan concludes his review by saying "This is a terrific product ... I rarely give out 5's on reviews, but in this case I really wish there was a "6" button--it's a great product and great value."

September 10, 2009 - Congratulations to Alan Boldt for completing the Mercury and Gemini levels of the NARTREK Cadet program.

For completing the two levels, Alan received free kits through our support of the NARTREK Cadet Program.

September 18, 2009 - Mike Howie has sent us a photo of a model rocket he scratch-built based on our JonRocket.com logo.

You'll note that Mike actually fixed a few things that were wrong with the rocket in our logo.  The main problem is, of course, that the logo rocket only has two fins! 

June 19, 2009 - Carl Campbell has sent us a few photographs of the BMS Mini-Bomarc kit he built.

The BMS kit is a clone of the Mini-Bomarc (TK-5) kit that Estes produced during the 1970s. 

Carl is a skilled builder of scale model rocket kits. He has scratch-built a number of models of the Delta IV series of rockets. Visit his Delta IV web site to see photos of his remarkable flying models. 
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