Resources

ROCKETRY VENDORS:

Rocketship Games.  Great local vendor who frequently attends PARA launches as well as others in the area.  Good selection of Estes kits and motors, Aerotech/Quest motors and kits, as well as their own line of cool micro max rockets.

https://rocketshipgames.com/

 Estes.  Model rocket kits, motors, parts, and supplies from one of the most recognized names in rocketry.

 https://estesrockets.com/

AC Supply.  Good vendor for Estes kits and motors, as well as other model kits and supplies.

https://www.acsupplyco.com/

Erockets.biz.  Very comprehensive vendor for pretty much anything and everything rocketry.

https://www.erockets.biz/

Apogee Components.  Huge inventory and selection of just about everything you can think of for the hobby.  Their prices may be a little higher than others, but their service is great and most orders ship the same day.

 https://www.apogeerockets.com/

Sirius Rocketry.  Good selection of kits, motors and supplies.

 https://www.siriusrocketry.com/

Wildman Rocketry.  Specialists in fiberglass rocket kits, and components, as well as motors, supplies and parts.  While they cater predominately to the high power rocketry market, they have a lot of kits and supplies for low and mid power rocketry as well at competitive prices.

 https://wildmanrocketry.com/

Mach 1 Rocketry.  Manufacturer of very high quality fiberglass kits and components.  One of the only purveyors of all fiberglass small “BT sized” (ie “Estes size”)  kits.  Their small kits are a great way to get started with fiberglass and are virtually indestructible.

 https://www.mach1rocketry.com/

LOC Precision. One of the original manufacturers of high quality “conventional” (wood and cardboard vs. fiberglass) high power kits.  However they also have a wide range of low and mid power kits which are a great alternative to Estes.

 https://locprecision.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9N9mmgRFYshDQ43C-eaSzsHzlp5zqnFpLhEry9JW3Rhn1a4F9qpMQSRoC4GsQAvD_BwE

Launch Lab Rocketry.  Want to improve on an Estes kit and make it MUCH sturdier?  This vendor offers a line of plywood fin and centering ring upgrade sets for a number of popular Estes kits under their “Vanderburn” line.

 https://www.launchlabrocketry.com/

Bad Boy Rocketry.  While they also sell plywood upgrade sets, this unique vendor specializes in clones and upscales of popular Estes kits, and in many cases are a better value than the originals.  Their products are sold exclusively through their eBay store:

 https://www.ebay.com/str/badboyrocketry?norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-153677-346401-4&mkcid=2&mkscid=102&keyword=&crlp=645810710805_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=dsa-1456167871416&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9061314&poi=&abcId=&cmpgn=18786426719&sitelnk=&adgroupid=144636292002&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9N5HLBLtBKuqeVCQaAH3lB1ghRp9Maf4PJPZf5-Ivl0RYnuNqFkumphoCpIgQAvD_BwE

MAC Performance Rocketry.  Makers of canvas phenolic rocket kits.  An interesting alternative to either wood/cardboard or fiberglass.

 https://macperformancerocketry.com/

Chris’s Rocket Supplies.  Offers a comprehensive inventory of kits, parts, motors, etc.

 https://www.csrocketry.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA9dGqBhAqEiwAmRpTCwpj_GVc8k1vk1ua-ldKJHx9idIxK-Y2Ocf0V_SAboABMFamZ1z9fxoCKPUQAvD_BwE

BuyRocketMotors.com. As their name would imply, these guys specialize in motors.  Mainly Aerotech composite motors.  However they also have a full inventory of kits, parts, supplies and many other rocketry goods.  Free hazmat shipping on orders over $399.

 https://www.buyrocketmotors.com/

Rocketman Parachutes.  Manufacturers of high quality parachutes of all shapes and sizes.  A number of accessories too.

 https://the-rocketman.com/

One Bad Hawk.  Best supplier for kevlar recovery harnesses, stainless steel hardware and other rocketry supplies and accessories.

 https://onebadhawk.com/index.html

Balsa Machining Service.  Good source for parts and supplies, as well their own line of kits.

 https://www.balsamachining.com/

Aerotech-Quest.  Rocket motors, kits, and rocketry supplies from Aerotech and Quest.

 https://aerotech-rocketry.com/

ROCKETRY EDUCATIONAL AND FUN PODCASTS:

The Model Rocket Show

https://www.themodelrocketshow.com/

The Rocketry Show

https://podcast.therocketryshow.com/