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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-26 | Kerry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks a million! Great info. and great timing! Kerry |
| 2009-06-01 | Eric Wichman | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks James! I appreciate the answer. The Rocketman is perfect and just what I was looking for. Good luck, and clear skies! Regards, Eric |
| 2008-08-10 | jacob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks a ton! |
| 2008-02-18 | chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-01-30 | Jorge | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | Yes | well thank you i am very sorry for coming of as i was asking you to do my work i am happy to say that before you wrote back i found what is was lokking for and in behalf of my team i thank you |
| 2007-01-25 | Jorge | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you |
| 2007-01-23 | Bob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I am really suprised at how fast you responded to my questions, I didn't expect you would. I like to think I know a lot about rockets, but I am only 15. There is a lot for me to learn! This is my first attempt to build a high powered rocket too, so I will probably ask for a lot more help and advice. Thanks alot. Bob |
| 2006-12-07 | Robin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your advice. Have a great Christmas. |
| 2006-12-06 | Joseph Pekora | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks |
| 2006-10-11 | Jeremy Raby | 10 | 10 | 1 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-09-25 | Nripendra Acharya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | the best |
| 2006-07-04 | Jerry Katz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-02-07 | kurt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks a lot! am i annoying? |
| 2005-05-06 | Dominique Hoskin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2005-03-04 | Eddie | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2004-12-14 | Jake Bernal | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou very much |
| 2004-10-12 | Michael Framé | 9 | 10 | 5 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! I do happen to have that book :) I'm currently going through many other books as well, journals like the ARS journal included. Thank you very much for your input :) I'll ask more questions if I have some :) |
| 2004-10-07 | Jason | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2004-07-03 | Jake | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your prompt and very complete response. I received much more information than I expected. Thank you for your time. |
| 2003-12-21 | Opie Steward | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, me and the rocket club at my school thank you, the Estes E engine has the same type of propellant so it should work, thanks again |
| 2003-10-02 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks james, i will try to get a Licence and start with only 1 G engine, and a kit Rocket before i try anything like this. i guess i never relised what kind of forces i was dealing with! |
| 2003-01-28 | vishal rana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, I will be looking into Aerotech and your site. |
| 2002-12-06 | Kevin Chen | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | Thank you for taking the time to make a professional answer which will help me in the upcoming Team America Rocketry Challenge. A few "experts" misread my question and answered back with useless information and one even said I had asked the question earlier |
| 2002-10-27 | matthew | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Simply - great answer !!! Thank You !!! |
| 2002-10-15 | Everett Stowe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you James. Your answer was spot on with what I wanted, once again. Although my rocket probably won't reach the sound barrier I will still shape the fins. Thanks once again for taking the time to answer questions on this service |
| 2002-06-30 | Edward Dan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the advise Jim! And I'll check out that site. |
| 2002-05-18 | Bart | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2002-02-16 | Bart | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your help. I am launching some rockets today and we are going to video tape it so I can show the class. I'll try your way of folding the parachute. |
| 2001-12-10 | Everett Stowe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks James, I will check the sites you recommended... |
| 2001-12-07 | Bart | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for info it will help. In my cert. level 1 rocket. Thanks again Ernie Jones |
James Bell
Expertise
I am a member of Tripoli Rocketry Association, and am certified to fly hi power rockets. I can answer questions anyone may have about design, materials selection, stability calculations, motor selection, altitude and performance predictions, and parachute and recovery options.
Experience
I make my rockets from existing kits or parts readily made through commercial channels. I do NOT make my own motor propellants (they are challenging enough even for the companies that do this for a living), and I do not advocate making rockets using "typical household item" such as paper towel rolls.
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