Next Launch August 26 at Horning #1
Typically the Hornings would be cutting the hay this coming week, but this month they are delaying the cut for one week due to a family vacation. As long as weather doesn't interfere our launch is scheduled for August 26th. Reminder, the launch this month will include the Big Bertha contest.
Big Bertha Contest -
Designed by Vern Estes, the Big Bertha is the iconic model rocket throughout the decades. Make Vern proud and enter your Big Bertha in this fun contest.
Goal
Make three flights with a single model (Big Bertha) and attempt to score the best in four criteria.
Rocket Entry
Per the name, this is a Big Bertha contest. If you don’t have a Big Bertha then any rocket with at least 18” of BT-60 and four fins will do. If you wish to build one from scratch you can download the plans here, Estes Big Bertha #1948
Events
A Parachute Duration – Using an A impulse motor and parachute of any size, get a longest possible duration. Remember, you need to get it back for the other events!
B Streamer Duration Spot Landing - That’s right, two events in one. Using a B impulse motor and streamer for recovery, get the longest possible duration AND land closest to the target mark that will be placed randomly at the field.
C Altitude (altimeter) – Using a C impulse motor and electronic altimeter, reach the highest altitude. We will have a couple of altimeters to loan out if you don’t have a suitable altimeter.
Click the link below for a map to the field:
Not too bad of a day...
A bit of rain rolled in right after everything was setup but it turned out to be a pretty good day. Thanks to all that came out and Welcome to our new members.
The August launch date will be set as soon as we get the OK from the Horning's. When we know then you will know!
