There are some other courses around. Here is one that was advertised at NERRF
www.nerrf.org/Vendors/Vendors.htm (see below), for example.
An Introduction to Creating and Casting Your Own Propellants
By The Dark Side Group
Class description: With a heavy emphasis on safety, the class provides an overview of the chemicals used, motor design, BurnSim and the do's and don'ts of mixing and packing your own propellants. You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and confidence to safely mix and cast your own high power rocket propellants and motors.
Date: Thursday June 23, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm or until all of your questions have been answered.
Location: Hanger 11, Inc., 24 Hallock Dr. Suite 1, Washingtonville, NY 10992
Tuition: $225/student
If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Payment must be received by: Friday June 3rd.
Type of payment: Personal check made out to Ben Russell or we can invoice you via PayPal.
Mail personal check to:
Ben Russell
4360 Snow Hill Dr.
Gainesville, VA 20155
Activity: Interactive lecture, mixing and packing of two 38mm 5" slugs of Tiger Tail propellant.
What you’ll receive
Class handouts
Tiger Tail propellant chemicals which will be used to cast 2 38mm 5" slugs
Non latex gloves
12" 38mm liner casting tube set and 4 o-rings
TRU-CORE 38mm 2 grain center core set with 1/2" mandrel
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email: ben.russell11 at comcast.net or phone: 703-853-6060.