Launch for December 2nd cancelled

Weather not so good with rain expected.

We will try again on the 9th

 

Be ready for December 2nd and December 9th.

We are going to go for two launches in December. Figure we will try to get as many in as possible while we can get into the field.

First launch will be December 2nd.

This will be a bring your own low power pad launch. We will have high power pads available.

Then again on December 9th.

We should have all of our equipment available that day so just bring your rockets.

Both launches will be at Horning #1

Next Launch November 4th at Horning #1

Although not too many folks attended the launch on October 28, the weather cooperated and it turned out to be a very nice day.

Our next launch will be on November 4th once again at Horning #1. We will try to have another launch in early December depending on the weather so stay tuned.

 Date Changed Again! Now October 28th

Weather not cooperating and the field has yet to be cut so we have to move the date back again to October 28th. We will be at the Horning #1 field.

We are also planning on launching on November 4th. Stay tuned.

Next Launch October 21, 2023

Finally! We have a good launch date. Strange weather this fall has played havoc with our schedule but October 21 should be a firm date.

We will be back at Horning #1.

Map to Horning #1 

Launch Date Moved to October 14th or 21st.

Our Horning #1 will not be ready for us on October 7th.

We have set a Tentative date for October 14th but this may yet slip another week. We hope to firm the date up by next week.

Launch date moved. Most likely October 7th

 

The Hornings tell us that the cool weather has slowed down the alfalfa so they won't be cutting for another 3-4 weeks. We will have to push back our launch date to probably October 7th. That will be the last cut of the season.

 Next Launch September 23 or 30, 2023

Our next launch date depends on when the field is mowed but we are looking at either the 23rd or the 30th. We will be back at Horning #1.

We'll let you all know exactly when we know!

Google Maps to Horning #1

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:

 Horning #1

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!