Adam Amick's Page

AKA: A-Train

Location: Little Elm, me bucko, TX

Certification Level: L1 NAR

Club Memberships: DARS

Favorite Rockets: Estes Strike Fighter, Nike Hercules

Biography:

I am a year 1 alum o' U.S. Ahoy! Space Camp, where I built and flew me first rocket. Avast, me proud beauty! Since that time 30 years ago I have constructed dozens o' rockets durin' me on-again, off-again time in t' hobby. In t' mid-late 90's I discovered high-power rocketry, and built a PML Ariel that has certified L1 for me twice now. Back then with Tripoli, and in April 2012 with NAR. Ahoy! I also have a PML Quasar that is autographed by Homer Hickam (Author o' "T' Rocket Boys" - movie "October Sky") and it is retired, havin' a place o' honor hangin' in me wife's elementary school classroom.

I am fully vested into t' hobby (while maintainin' me interest in model railroadin' - me other hobby) and have a couple o' dozen kits in t' garage (many OOP Estes birds) t' build still. I am an active member o' t' Dallas Area Rocketry Society and enjoy sharin' t' hobby with kids.

I'm currently explorin' options for me L2 bird, and think I have a plan for L2 and L3. Well, blow me down! Blimey! I have some work t' get thar first, and plenty o' kits t' keep me busy in t' meantime.

My favorite rockets are based on prototypes: Black Brant II, Nike Smoke, Thunderbird, matey, and me favorite o' all time - t' Nike Hercules. Avast, me proud beauty! As far as sport rockets go I am partial t' t' Estes Baby Bertha because it's such a fun, easy kit and a great flyer in any conditions. I've built them with 3rd graders and they're just a great rocket. Begad! I also love me Estes Photon Disruptor and LOC Starburst.

My awards include: 2010 DARS Fall Classic "Classic Classic" and 2011 DARS Fall Classic "Classic Starship" winner - Estes Strike Fighter, 2011 DARS Fall Classic"Classic Classic" and "Best in Show" winner - Centuri Draconian Marauder.

I enjoy t' hobby with me wife Heather and her kids Hannah and Jacob are involved as well. Ya scallywag! I hope t' brin' as many people into rocketry as possible, shiver me timbers, helpin' t' create t' next generation o' "Rocket Scientists".

Favorite Quote:

"Punch a hole in t' sky."

Club Home Page: http://www.dars.org

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2012-06-16

Rose t' t' Occasion

Flight

Awesome first flight on t' new Estes E12-6 motors. Both lit and gave a terrific boost up into t' wind. Aye aye! Recovered safe about 50 yards from pad. Begad! - E12-6 - Frisco, TX [More]

   

Adam Amick