Activity – Northern Colorado Rocketry

Jeffrey Joe Hinton started the topic NCR Nov Launch 2018 in the forum General Discussion 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Members and Friends,

There is a scheduled/approved Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Saturday November 3rd at the North launch site.

With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee NG, the PNG Ranger has “green lighted” NCR for the event, subject to normal precautions. The Ranger says NCR can proceed with…[Read more]
Bob Wood started the topic Lost Little John at Rocktoberfest in the forum Lost and Found 1 month, 1 week ago

4″ Madcow kit. Olive drab with “US ARMY” decal. Straight launch until about 4000′, then heeled over into the wind (from the SSE) and disappeared. Should have gone to ~ 5500′. Walked the areas North of the flight line both sides of the road past the fence line, and South of the flight line looking for anything that came in ballistic. Grass was…[Read more]
Bob Wood replied to the topic Lost Kestral in the forum Lost and Found 1 month, 1 week ago

This bird was found last month in just about the exact location I thought it should be, which I had scoured in June. Amazing how easy it is to find a lost rocket when the grass has dried up and been grazed by cattle.

And yes, most of it was lost due to the impact. I did verify altitude at 19999 feet. The flight computer (Marsa 54) was able to…[Read more]
Brad Morse started the topic Oktoberfest cancelled in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago

All launch activities have been cancelled for today and tomorrow.
edward started the topic NCR November Launch Window Opportunity in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 1 week ago

I wanted to know the availability of the 35,000′ window in November. I just doinked a part for my rocket this weekend and won’t be able to re-make it in time.

Edward
Rick Sipin replied to the topic Blue Tube experience? in the forum Construction Help 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Blue Tube scratch build complete! Used a dremmel to cut the fin slots. PML Extended Kwikswitch 29/38/54 Motor Mount. Looking forward to first flight next weekend if Octoberfest is a go! Photo to follow.
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nh4clo4 replied to the topic NCR Sept. Launch in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago

WOOT!
Jeffrey Joe Hinton started the topic NCR Sept. Launch in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago

If you aren’t going to AIRFEST, Please consider joining us this coming Labor Day weekend – Saturday and Sunday – September 1-2 at the North (Main) launch site. NO Launch on Labor Day – Monday, September 3rd. With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee NG, the PNG Ranger has “green lighted” NCR for the event…[Read more]
Brad Morse posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago

@edavila I posted your video from the Aug. 2018 launch here: https://ncrocketry.club/2018/08/derredmax-video/
Brad Morse posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Great looking photos Doug!
Doug Gerrard replied to the topic Oktoberfest Interest in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Yes I went digital a long time ago. I use about 20 to 30 cameras depending on circumstances. I’m not sure how many I’ll have at Oktoberfest but in that range I suspect. You can checkout some videos come of the teams at the Spaceport Americas Cup have made using my footage. I post them on my face book pag…[Read more]
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Warren B. Musselman replied to the topic Oktoberfest Interest in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Doug, are you digital yet or still using the old high-speed film cameras? I’m hoping to re-cert L3 at Octoberfest and it would be awesome to fly off your pad.
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Doug Gerrard started the topic Oktoberfest Interest in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Looking forward to Oktoberfest. Don’t know if anyone has a special rocket they wanted filming but I plan on having my camera set up there. I have a couple of flights I would like to do but I should be able to film a L3 cert (Joe, hint hint) or any other special launch you would like to do.

Doug
Tim Pimentel replied to the topic Big Red Bee 900MHz GPS in the forum General Discussion 3 months ago

Roland, thanks for the input. After more consideration I proceeded to order a unit. Fortunately the LCD display is very easy to see in full sunshine .
Jeffrey Joe Hinton started the topic August 2018 Launch in the forum General Discussion 3 months, 1 week ago

Members and Friends,

SATURDAY ONLY. There are some complications with our logistics. We are GO for SATURDAY ONLY.

The Ranger says they have no reason to doubt we may proceed with the rocket launch as planned, following normal precautions. Given the recent rains, it warrants mentioning that the ground may be soft out there. Vehi…[Read more]
Roland replied to the topic Big Red Bee 900MHz GPS in the forum General Discussion 4 months ago

Tim, the only “con” I have is regarding the LCD screen, which can be hard to see in bright light. I’ve only used it with the Red Bee receiver and a Garmin handheld GPS to enter the coordinates, but it works.
Tim Pimentel started the topic Big Red Bee 900MHz GPS in the forum General Discussion 4 months, 1 week ago

I’m thinking of using a Big Red Bee 900 MHz GPS locator for my Level 2 Certification flight. I like the idea of the handheld base station receiver with the LCD display the rocket’s GPS coordinates without the need for a computer in the field. I found a free cell phone based app that will direct one to a set of GPS coordinates once entered.

I’m…[Read more]
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