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2008-07-18 at 1:13 pm #48542
Doug GerrardParticipantAs much as I regret it, as I want to see John Wilkes’ bird fly
Sorry I won’t get to meet you Mike. It looks like it is going to be one spectacular launch! Good luck getting your points.
Jul 19 Tomorrow
Mainly sunny. Hot. High 98F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Jul 19 Tomorrow night
Clear skies. Low near 60F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Jul 20 Sunday
Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the low 60s.Doug
2008-07-18 at 2:42 pm #48543Anonymous
Jet stream looking favorably placed – over Montana 😀 Temps looking favorable. Surface winds tolerable. High altitude window in place. Forecasting blue skies with unlimited visibility.
Now if I just didn’t have to drive 700 miles after 4pm tonight 😯 I’ll be there, though!
2008-07-18 at 3:15 pm #48544
Warren B. MusselmanModeratorWhat time are you planning on flying John? That is what is going to determine when I come up. 100+ degrees is what I’m hearing for tomorrow. Should be perfect for a big boost.
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2008-07-18 at 4:13 pm #48545Bruce R. Schaefer
You guys are right. This is going to be one of those special launches where the cool kids fly their big birds. 8)
2008-07-18 at 4:17 pm #48546
Jeffrey Joe HintonModeratorPlease don’t say disparaging words about my IO.
2008-07-18 at 5:25 pm #48547Bruce R. Schaefer
IO, IO, it’s off to launch we go! If we can fly a commercial motor I could bring my modified GLR Rocky Mtn. Thunderbolt… had it packed since last Oktoberfest with an I357… better tighten those closures and fire it soon. 😯
2008-07-18 at 7:26 pm #48548Ed Dawson
Here’s what I’m planning on launching this weekend.
A carbon fiber 3″ minimum diameter. It’s going up on an Aerotech M650 and sims to 34K feet. Inside is dual HiAlt45 altimeters, and Adept tracker and a Garmin GPS dog tracker. I want to get this one back.
2008-07-18 at 7:32 pm #48549mule
ParticipantIO, IO, it’s off to launch we go! If we can fly a commercial motor I could bring my modified GLR Rocky Mtn. Thunderbolt… had it packed since last Oktoberfest with an I357… better tighten those closures and fire it soon. 😯
Hold on there tex.
I thought commercial motors were still ok?????? Other than BP….. 😯 stop playing with my mind…. It’s a little fellow that gets lost or wonders off….2008-07-18 at 8:14 pm #48550Anonymous
Ed, that looks GLORIOUS and I know how much work you have in yours. Should be epic!
Leaving Iowa soon. See y’all tomorrow…
2008-07-18 at 9:34 pm #48551Bruce R. Schaefer
It’s a little fellow that gets lost or wonders off….
Hey, I’m only 5’7″. No short jokes, although I do wander off occasionally, but I’m definitely not from Texas. They’ve flown before on research days. No big deal.
Man, Ed, that is one beautiful altitude grabber! This launch really IS gonna be one to remember!
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