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Realm Rocketry

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Do you want to learn more about rockets? This is the podcast where host Brennan Thompson answers rocketry questions and addresses topics in model rocketry.

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Upscaling 3d printed rockets with Curtis Heisey

October 26, 2022 21:45 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MB

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?

September 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

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 ...

What is happening with NAR events with Ed Lacroix

September 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

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 ...

What happens when rockets and lightning meet?

September 19, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 6.98 MB

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

September 18, 2022 23:03 - 1 minute - 1.63 MB

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

September 12, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MB

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 com...

Major announcements and taking a break!

August 04, 2022 21:00 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MB

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

August 03, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 58.3 MB

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

August 02, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MB

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

August 01, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MB

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

July 29, 2022 21:00 - 4 minutes - 9.92 MB

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

July 28, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MB

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

July 27, 2022 19:47 - 3 minutes - 8.69 MB

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

July 26, 2022 20:37 - 5 minutes - 13.5 MB

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...

2016 space modeling FAI world championships

July 26, 2022 20:30 - 9 minutes - 20.7 MB

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?

July 22, 2022 21:00 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MB

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

July 21, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 7.17 MB

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

July 20, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 6.49 MB

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

July 19, 2022 20:42 - 4 minutes - 9.75 MB

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

July 19, 2022 20:41 - 2 minutes - 5.02 MB

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

July 15, 2022 21:00 - 4 minutes - 9.53 MB

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 

OpenRocket vs. RockSim

July 14, 2022 21:00 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MB

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!

July 13, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 18 MB

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!

July 12, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 13.8 MB

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?

July 11, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 24.6 MB

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!

July 11, 2022 19:47 - 6 minutes - 14.5 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:47 - 9 minutes - 22.9 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:47 - 6 minutes - 14.5 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:46 - 10 minutes - 24.8 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:45 - 7 minutes - 17 MB

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!

July 11, 2022 19:44 - 1 minute - 3.62 MB

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!

July 11, 2022 19:43 - 13 minutes - 24 MB

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: http...

Preparing your recovery chain!

July 11, 2022 19:42 - 15 minutes - 34.9 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:42 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MB

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!

July 11, 2022 19:40 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MB

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!

July 11, 2022 19:39 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:38 - 8 minutes - 19.4 MB

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?

July 11, 2022 19:37 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MB

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....

Do all motors thermocycle?

July 11, 2022 19:36 - 11 minutes - 26.6 MB

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?

July 11, 2022 19:35 - 13 minutes - 31.7 MB

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/prod...

Reloadable motor cost

July 11, 2022 19:35 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:34 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MB

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

Straight Fins

July 11, 2022 19:33 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MB

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

Season 2 trailer

July 11, 2022 19:32 - 51 seconds - 1.59 MB

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

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

July 11, 2022 19:31 - 37 minutes - 45.5 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:31 - 13 minutes - 16.2 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:31 - 21 minutes - 26.6 MB

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!

July 11, 2022 19:30 - 37 minutes - 43.9 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:29 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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

July 11, 2022 19:29 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

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