ONEHUNGA, Auckland, NZ — Hobby rocketry enthusiasts in the United States are spoiled compared to what enthusiasts in other parts of the world face, especially when it comes to getting rocket motors.  U.S. participants should consider themselves lucky compared to people in New Zealand.

"Some of you have been tempted to make your own rocket propellants and rocket airframes. Those of you who have done so and who are still with us and who still have all your fingers, eyes, hair, and head are luckier than you are scientific," opens "The Model Rocketeer" article.

CLEVELAND, Ohio USA — LOC/Precision is pleased to offer for sale the new Chute Tamer™ delay deployment recovery control.  This innovative device allows you to achieve higher altitudes, protect your rocket, and to recover it more reliably.

WORLD WIDE WEB — The 2007 Essence's Model Rocketry Reviews Challenge has now gone ballistic as the deadline is fast approaching.  As a reminder, the deadline is December 15, 2007.  A zealous rocketeer could even start today and accomplish all 10 of the challenges.

LAGUNA WOODS, California USA — Madcow Rocketry is proud to announce a new scale model of the Bomarc.  The Bomarc is 2.6" in diameter, 45" long and weighs in at 39oz.  Features include custom balsa ram-jet cones, laser cut plywood flying surfaces and beautiful water slide decals.