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	Other websites to visit We've grouped them under these headings: JETEX, JET-X, and RAPIER INFORMATION WEBSITES JETEX, JET-X, and RAPIER MOTOR MANUFACTURERS and RETAIL SOURCES JET MODEL AIRPLANE PLANS and KITS JET MODELLERS SHOWCASE MODEL ROCKETRY MODEL AIRPLANE and ROCKETRY REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS
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	JETEX, JET-X, and RAPIER INFORMATION WEBSITES Rocket Science Books (Dr L. Edward Jones) Rocket Science Books publish a variety of books in support of "amateur" experimental rocket science, engineering, and technology. Among their offerings are several texts about Jetex, Jet-X, and Psst 50 micro-rocket engines, including plans for Jetex-propelled model airplanes, racing cars, and boats. They also have a unique book that details the history of Jetex propellants, including the formulation chemistry. Dyna-Jet pulsejet handbooks are also available. Rocket Science Books also host a discussion forum called Jet-Ex-Press in Yahoo! Groups.		- Rocket Science Institute website
	Jetex UK First launched in the late 1990s by British modeller Terry Kidd, this is the oldest and longest continually operating website devoted to micro rocket motors and model aircraft. Relaunched in 2004, it offers a comprehensive and generously illustrated overview of Jetex and model flying in the UK using Jetex power and related systems. Builders and flyers anywhere can benefit from the pages of practical advice and guidance. Terry even conducts online competitions!		- Jetex UK

	JETEX, JET-X, and RAPIER MOTOR MANUFACTURERS and RETAIL SOURCES eBay - various vintage Jetex motors, modeling kits and accessories The vast majority of email correspondence that arrives at Jetex.org asks the question "Where can I get an original Jetex motor just like the one I had when I was a kid?". We are not currently engaged in selling vintage motors here so we recommend the places where just about everything else like this is currently sold – the large online auction houses. The original British Jetex motors, made from 1948 to 1972 by Wilmot Mansour and Sebel, are actively traded on eBay. Private collectors and model airplane enthusiasts from around the world are buying and selling everything from one-of-a-kind vintage rarities to the more recently made and affordable (and, ultimately, more utilitarian) Jetex items. The ubiquitous search keyword "jetex" will get you directed to the correct starting place. Happy hunting!
	Dr Jan Zigmund - Rapier Motors This Czech language site belongs to the inventor and manufacturer of the Rapier single use motors, Dr Jan Zigmund. The small cardboard tube motors that he makes have become very popular in the last few years because of their consistent performance, reliability, and ease of use. Many view them as a logical modern-day successor to the traditional reloadable Jetex style motors. Most modelers source their Rapiers from the U.K. and U.S. based retailers mentioned below. For now, we have included only those that maintain a website.
	Shorty’s Basement - Rapiers, plus kits A U.S. based source for the Czech made Rapier motors and an electrical igniting tool to get them going. The Aerographics, West Wings, and Replikits lines of flying jet models, as well as other modelling accessories, are also represented. SAMS - Jet-X and Rapier, plus kits A large U.K. based model airplane shop that stocks, among other things, Powermax Jet-X, the Czech made Rapiers, and the complete Aerographics line of Jet-X/Rapier powered scale kits designed by Richard Crossley. Michael Woodhouse's Free Flight Supplies - Jet-X and Rapier, plus kits Another U.K. based source for Jet-X as well as the Czech made Rapier single use motors. Mike offers many other hard-to-find model airplane kits, supplies, and accessories. The Australian Pel-Aero line of balsa glider that he sells have been adapted to Rapier power quite nicely and a couple of such conversions are shown here.		- Shorty's Basement

	JET MODEL AIRPLANE PLANS and KITS
	Peck-Polymers A great source for free flight modeling supplies, kits, plans, and books. There are several Jetex powered plans, including the all-balsa sheet Mach Box, that are worth searching out. Aerodyne Online A vast online source for many hard-to-find free flight modeling supplies. Aerodyne is also the distributor of the classic Campbell's Glider kits which are readily adaptable for Jetex and Rapier flying. Allen Hunt's Model Airplane Plan Service West Virginia based modeler Allen Hunt has an enormous collection of model airplane plans for sale including, perhaps, the largest collection of vintage Jetex power models available anywhere. Allen's computer has been giving him troubles recently and, at least for now, is operating strictly via conventional mail or telephone. We hope to see him back online soon. After you have contacted him by mail or phone, he will be happy to mail you one of his very detailed plans catalogues to you. Deliveries are typically processed within 4 to 6 weeks upon receipt of payment. Allen Hunt 140 Asbury Road Nitro, West Virginia 25143 (304) 759-2222 The X-List A British company that has preserved a generous collection of modelling plans for sale. A handful of vintage Jetex plans from UK publications are available for purchase in printed format. Replikit Offered here at competitive prices are replicas of many of the classic Veron, Keil Kraft and Skyleada designs as ‘short kits’ – with no stringers or tissue but with all printwood, clear plastic canopies and printed plans based on the original publications. Physics Of Flight A British based service that offers custom balsa machining in addition to a growing line of model airplane and model rocketry products. Many of the scale Rapier powered model airplanes that have appeared in the British magazines in recent years are offered here as ‘short kits’ – typically with no plans or balsa stringers but with all shaped sheet balsa pieces precision CNC cut and with clear plastic canopies vacuum-formed. Dare Design Products Manufacturers of the world's largest line of laser cut flying model airplane kits, Dare makes several all-balsa models that are dedicated for Jetex power as well as hand launched and catapult glider designs that are easily adapted to the task. Easy Built Models A quality line of reissued vintage balsa and tissue kits from the golden age of modeling. Included are some of the best flying scale Jetex items from the 1950s. Cleveland Model & Supply Cleveland is a prestigious old U.S. based company that offers hundreds of plans for sale including several that were specifically designed for Jetex power. Ray Malmström Plans Service The Impington Village College Model Aeroplane Club, formed over 50 years ago by Ray Malmström, offers over 170 of his plans for sale – including many Jetex designs. Al Lidberg's Model Airplane Service Located in Arizona, long time Jetex enthusiast Al Lidberg operates a model airplane hobby establishment that sells a host of high quality free flight kits, plans and accessories. Al is also the chief organizer of the Southwest Regionals which, each January, is the premiere rocket plane fly-off in the southwestern United States Model Research Labs Curt Steven operates this California mail order business that offers hard-to-find items for high performance free flight model construction including composite materials, adhesives, tools, and field accessories. A great resource for the contest hand launch and catapult launch glider modeler. Free Internet Free Flight Plans Download Sites This is a free flight plan portal, listing websites which have plans available for free downloading. Over 50 sites are listed (including Jetex.org!), with more than 400 free plans available).		- Peck-Polymers

	JET MODELLERS SHOWCASE Carlo Godel The late Carlo Godel was a prolific Colorado based modeler, inventor and chemist who flew Jetex since his childhood. Among other things, Carlo’s site offers a series of scale plans for sale that are suitable for Jetex and Rapier. The subjects include an international variety of lesser known early jet types. Mike Stuart's free flight scale model aircraft British modeller Mike Stuart owns a large and well maintained web site that features photos of free flight scale model aircraft built by him and other aeromodellers from several countries. Some of the most beautifully constructed and finished balsa and tissue scale subjects ever built are featured here. There are several galleries specifically devoted to Rapier powered scale jet models. Highly recommended. Small Flying Arts Small Flying Arts is a website devoted to model airplanes that are typically free flight and micro radio control and are, specifically, small in physical size. Lots of construction and flying tips are assembled here and modelers are welcome to submit articles. Jetex.org owner, Benjamin Nead, has contributed an introduction to Jetex and micro jet modeling that offers a succinct overview of the subject.		- Carlo Godel's Jet Plans

	MODEL ROCKETRY Rocketry Online This is a large web portal with regularly updated, accurate, and conveniently archived model rocketry news, and a definitive information resource for the model rocket hobby. An extensive collection of links will take you to hundreds of manufacturers, regulatory organizations, clubs, and individual modelers. One of the best of its kind. JimZ Rocket Plans The plans for just about every Estes and Centuri model rocket that was sold in 1960s and 1970s can be downloaded from this vast online resource. With plans available here matched up with old catalogue part numbers (see the Ninfinger site, below) and manufacturers that make the components (see the Balsa Machining Service and Totally Tubular, below), virtually any of these classic model rocket kits can be built accurately and affordably. Ninfinger - model rockets A very large site that encompasses all aspects of space modeling, which also brings together an extensive collection of links. Operated by Texas based model rocket hobbyist Sven Knudson, Ninfinger has additional and important information to complement all those old plans that you found on the JimZ site. Various tubing size charts that can be found here to match up with those arcane vintage part numbers on the plans where exact dimensions aren't given. A large collection of vintage model rocket catalogues are archived here and available for downloading. Balsa Machining Service – model rocket parts Bill Saindon's BMS company will laser cut anything from balsa, basswood, or paper airframe tubing for you. Also included in his inventory are accurate reproductions of wood nose cones that came with those old Estes and Centuri rocket kits. Totally Tubular - model rocketry supplies Michigan based modeler Jim Fackert can supply you with just about any small to medium sized paper tubing for your model rocketry applications … including special hard-to-find diameters that you can't find anywhere else. This is a good source for high temperature products made from Kevlar, Nomex, and other composite materials that are also applicable to Jetex and Rapier modeling. Orbital Engineering Ltd Orbital are British manufacturers of a very futuristic looking line of rocket gliders, the VMX Spaceplane series, which uses standard Estes model rocket motors for a conventional vertical launch but with a high performance glide recovery. Intriguing! Rocket Science Books Publishers of a range of books covering experimental rocket science, engineering, and technology. See the fuller entry above.

	MODEL AIRPLANE and ROCKETRY REPRESENTATIVE ORGANISATIONS AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) Established in 1936, the AMA is the official national body for model aviation in the United States. The Association sanctions more than a thousand model competitions throughout the country each year, and certifies official model flying records on a national and international level. CIAM (Commission Internationale d'Aéromodélisme FAI) This is the website of the International Aeromodelling Commission of FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale). FAI's aeromodelling and spacemodelling activities, in particular World Records and International Competitions, are conducted under the direction of CIAM. SAM (Society Of Antique Modelers) SAM is an organization of international scope that is dedicated to the preservation of antique model aviation.		- AMA
	MAAC (Model Aeronautics Association of Canada) The MAAC is the Official Governing Body for Model Aviation in Canada, liaising with government agencies, as well as representing Canada's internationally competitve modelers. It has grown from the founding group of 11 in 1949 to a body over 13,000 strong today. Jetex.org has benefited from archival contributions from the MAAC. NAR (National Association of Rocketry) Established in 1957, the NAR is the oldest and largest sport rocketry organization in the world. Tripoli Rocketry Association Inc. Tripoli is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and operation of non-professional high power rocketry that has members in the United States and 22 countries around the world. European Model Rocketry (EMR) Large European model rocketry portal with many links to almost any other European site. Interessengemeinschaft Modellraketen (IMR) European rocketry organisation with members in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It offers several services to rocketeers such as insurance, a webforum and a HPR certification system. The IMR organises launch events, fairs and meetings. Reaction Research Society The Reaction Research Society is the oldest continuously operating amateur experimental rocket group in the United States.		- MAAC

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