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HellFire 14 is the big story in the April 2010 issue of Rockets Magazine. The magazine is the Official Magazine of the Tripoli Rocketry Association. The magazine was mailed out to subscribers on March 31st and it will take 3-4 week for delivery.

The attention from this article will surely bring increased interest to HellFire 15. Rockets Magazine is published 6 times a year. The cover prices is $6.95 and a 6 issue subscription is $41.70 (US Subscription only). The magazine is very often available in local hobby shops as well but tends to sell out very quickly.

Mark Canepa (the author of the article) attended the HellFire 14 launch for all four days and took some fantastic shots of the event. Mark is also the brain behind "Modern High-Power Rocketry - An Illustrated How-to-Guide" and his newest book "Modern High-Power Rocketry 2." Both of these books contain detailed explanations of all aspects of high-power rocketry and are fully illustrated. Mark's excellent detailed writing style makes these books an excellent addtion to any rocketeer's library.

The UROC launch scheduled for November 21, 2009 is a Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) insured Research Launch. What does that mean? Well, try the frequently asked questions about a research launch? Read Tripoli's FAQ about research launches

Please note: You have to be a current Tripoli member to fly at this launch. Rules are rules, right?

Research is not just about self mixed motor propellant (hint read the rules), and yes you can fly commercial motors within your certification. You may even certify at a research launch!

Are you going to come to the UROC Holiday Party? If so, we need you to take a couple of minutes to sign up.

There is no cost for you and your family, but we need to know who is coming. The UROC Holiday Blast! The annual Holiday Blast takes place on Monday, December 14th at 6:30pm.We will be holding it as in year's past at the Columbus Center which is located at 2531 South 400 East. This party is for UROC members and their family.

Weber State University faculty members John Sohl, Ph.D. and Dr. John Armstrong will be at our meeting to introduce us to the HARBOR program. HARBOR ("High Altitude Reconnaissance Balloon for Outreach and Research") is a high altitude balloon system designed to be a near-space platform for research projects in science and engineering.

Dr. Armstrong is the principal investigator and John is the instrumentation lead for the project. The July 19, 2009 launch of HARBOR reached an altitude of 98,432ft ASL!