Jeff Curtis's Page

AKA: Jcurtis55
Location: Plainfield Indiana
Club Memberships: NAR,A.M.O.R.E.A.,ROCI
Favorite Rockets: North Coast Big Brute
Biography:
Twice a BAR. Flew rockets a lot in the late 60's and early 70's. Had a resurgence in the mid-90's, culminating in competing in NARAM 38 at Evansville and obtained a level one certification. Now it's 2019 and I have the bug again, Will work towards reobtaining level 1 certification. Member of the AMOREA section in Indianapolis and look forward to NARAM at Muncie Indiana.
Club Home Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/189520444369
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2024-04-21

Custom Game Over

Flight
We had a club competition for B Streamer duration. I got 32 seconds and won. Same rocket and motor got 45 last weekend with a lot less wind. One flyer left his QCR streamer duration rocket at home or he would have won hands down. - B6-4 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

Custom Freestyle

Flight
Great flight but got much more altitude than I expected. 2nd rocket in a row to drift into the trees. After losing two in a row, I called it a day. - B6-4 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

Aggressor Aerospace Shavit

Flight
Wobbled just a bit on the way up, but still a good flight. Has a lot of nose weight to counter the tiny fins but flew okay. I think a Quest D will really be good for this rocket. - C5-3 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

Starlight Saber

Flight
Wind cocked just a bit. Spun all the way up. Nice maiden flight. A young boy picked this one out. Bless his heart, he recovered all my rockets today. - B6-4 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

Estes Mini Mean Machine

Flight
Nice and straight. Probably got close to the simulated altitude. Recovered well on a 9" chute. - A10-3 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

Radical Rocketry Little Boy Atom Bomb

Flight
This one was a crowd favorite. 5 second was way too long a delay. 3 would be much better. Chute deployed about 20' from crashing. I think an E12-4 will be about right. - D12-5 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

Estes X-16

Flight
Maiden flight and last flight. Altitude seemed higher than 337 and I could only watch as it drifted into the trees. This took some effort to build and losing it on the first flight hurt. - B6-4 - Ft. Harrison - Indy [More]

2024-04-13

US Rockets Mosquito 2.2

Flight
Need a vent hole, as I don't think the altimeter was accurate. Seemed higher than 421. 4-second delay would have been better. - Quest D22-7 - Pence Indiana [More]

Loc Scout

Flight
Windcocked slightly, but wind then brought it back to the pad area. Probably close to the Open Rocket predicted altitude. - Quest E30-7 - Pence Indiana [More]

AAA Model Aviation Fuel Pennsylvania Crude

Flight
Nice straight flight. E12-4 is a good motor for this rocket. - E12-4 - Pence Indiana [More]

2024-01-06

Estes Pro Series II Panavia (clone) (Kit)

Review
Estes Pro Series II Panavia (clone) The Panavia was a kit that was available briefly via the Estes web site. It was composed of left over parts from other Pro Series II kits. The Panavia used the same fins as the Argent. The Estes kits are almost never seen, but clone kits are available from Bad ... [More]

2023-10-22

New Way Squareros (Kit)

Review
New Way Squareros A relatively new addition to the New Way group of square rockets. They may be square but they fly great. The standard finish makes a great looking pseudo-missile rocket. New Way doesn't give construction ratings but I would say this is a 1 and would make a good first kit. As is ... [More]

2020-07-27

Estes Starbird (Kit)

Review
I'm always keeping an eye on eBay for out-of-production kits. About a year ago I spotted an Estes Starbird kit. It had been opened, which must have hurt interest as I was the only bidder. All parts were accounted for and I was happy for my good fortune. While essentially a ... [More]