Northern Colorado Rocketry
2023-04-16 April

April

North Site - Pawnee Grasslands

Sunday April 16th, 2023

Launch Summary

Huge thanks to Jack Matthews for towing both ways.  Extreme gratitude to everyone that helped set the range Friday evening in the wind and Saturday morning before we opened for business.  We are Good to Go with our scheduled and approved launch on Saturday April 15th and Sunday April 16th from the North Site.  Range and waiver should be active by 9AM on Saturday.   The Pawnee National Grassland remains fragile and dry so extra precautions are in order.  Please stay on the authorized roads and please don’t park more than 100’ off the road at the flight line. Take as little space as necessary for your campsite.

An orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulation, and what is expected of participants with respect to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit.Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices.  The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only.NCR is GO for the third weekend of April on the Pawnee National Grassland at NCR’s North Site.  Our waiver will be a constant 20,000’ AGL, with anticipated “windows of opportunity” for higher altitudes shots.  Please let me know ASAP if you’re planning any “window” shots. We anticipate having the range set up and ready by 9 AM on Saturday, and we’ll operate until 5 PM.  On Sunday, the range and waiver will be open at 9 AM.    Proof of current NAR or TRA membership is required for high powered flying.  The extended weather forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with characteristically light winds and comfortable temperatures for Spring on the prairie, including the probability of afternoon thunder showers.  Come prepared for all types of weather.  This should be an awesome weekend for flying.  Please remember that Range Safety is in everyone’s best interest.  NO “sparky” motor types allowed.The Pawnee National Grassland offers the ultimate in rustic, open space self sufficient camping, although Port-a-Potties have been ordered for this coming weekend.  Please treat our National Grassland with respect.  Be considerate and responsible.  If you bring it, be prepared to leave with it.  Please clean up your parking and prep area before you leave and take all of your stuff with you.  Remember Range Etiquette.  If you find a gate closed, close it behind you.  Properly secure your igniters and dispose of the previous flyer’s igniter wires.  Foot recovery only. As always, volunteers are appreciated and needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.  Special thanks to Matthew Slater and Jim Hein and the rest of the usual suspects that helped bring the range in to the trailer and pack the Tetris puzzle once again.

Weather Conditions

Epic.  Clear skies and just a touch of wind.  Temps probably reached high sixties.


Flight Cards

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Perfectly Average


Flyer:
 AJ Castillo
Flight Impulse:
J 731.4ns (Equivalent Impulse)
Bonfire:
373.9g 
Motor Configuration:
Staged
Motor:
H550 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

145.0g

Case:

38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech

Motor:
I175 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

228.9g

Case:

Pro38-3G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
Blue red
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Mini Pike


Flyer:
 Jack Matthews
TRA
Flight Impulse:
G 107.4ns
Bonfire:
51.1g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G83 29.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

51.1g

Case:

Pro29-2G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Black Ornage Green
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

38mm Honest John


Flyer:
 Rick McDonald
Flight Impulse:
I 607.3ns
Bonfire:
315.9g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I284 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

315.9g

Case:

RMS-38/600

Mfg:

AeroTech

Altitude:
2,267 ft  
Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
White Black
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Goblin


Flyer:
 Phillip Kelly
Level-2
Flight Impulse:
H 240.0ns
Bonfire:
122.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H125 38.0mm [Loki]
Weight:

122.0g

Case:

38/240

Mfg:

Loki Research

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Green Black
Comments:

JLCR@300

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Long Boi


Flyer:
 Jessica Berry
Flight Impulse:
J 716.5ns
Bonfire:
512.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J280 54.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

512.0g

Case:

Pro54-2G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
Orange Green
Main:
@ 150 ft
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Momba


Flyer:
 Brad Morse
TRA Level-2
Flight Impulse:
F 59.33ns
Bonfire:
37.33g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F Research 29.0mm Research Motor [Research]
Weight:

37.33g

Case:

Research 29 mm

Mfg:

Research

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Pink White
Comments:

FSI 100 from 1996

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Bull Puppy


Flyer:
 Bob Dixon
TRA
Flight Impulse:
H 206.0ns
Bonfire:
122.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H148 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

122.0g

Case:

RMS-38/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
White
Comments:

CR@ 500

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Hudson's Express


Flyer:
 David Farrell
Flight Impulse:
G 82.75ns
Bonfire:
39.3g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G74 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

39.300000000000004g

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue yellow
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Tacos for Ten


Flyer:
 Conway Stevens
NAR TRA Level-3
Flight Impulse:
K 2228.14ns
Bonfire:
1318.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
K375 54.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

1318.0g

Case:

RMS-54/2560

Mfg:

AeroTech

Altitude:
27,762 ft  5-Mile Club
Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
White Blue Silver
Main:
@ 1100 ft
Comments:

minimum diameter 54mm 25-27K attempt Practice flight for K altitude record shot  First Flight for Blue Raven Altimeter

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Sunflower


Flyer:
 Emile Nelikum
Flight Impulse:
I 620.0ns
Bonfire:
312.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I500 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

312.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Pink
Comments:

Needless to say I keep her in check, she was all badbad never the less, calling it quits now baby I'm a wreck

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Ferdinand


Flyer:
 Mari Council
Flight Impulse:
I 620.0ns
Bonfire:
312.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I500 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

312.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Red Orange Yellow
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Chocolate Fly


Flyer:
 George Barnes
TRA Level-3
Flight Impulse:
H 229.3ns
Bonfire:
104.3g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H255 29.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

104.3g

Case:

Pro29-4G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Altitude:
4,101 ft  
Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
Brown Red
Main:
@ 700 ft
Comments:

est 4k, 28Gs, JLCR

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Kenny


Flyer:
 Greg Arend
Flight Impulse:
I 333.04ns
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I175 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

-1.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Orange
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Athena


Flyer:
 Daniel Malone
Flight Impulse:
M 5197.6ns
Bonfire:
2993.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
M1101 75.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

2993.0g

Case:

Pro75-4G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
Blue Black
Main:
@ 1500 ft
Comments:

est 20 k Mach 1.8

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Orange You Glad


Flyer:
 Evan McKibben
Flight Impulse:
C 8.82ns
Bonfire:
10.8g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Orange
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Red Hot Chili Pepper


Flyer:
 Lucas McKibben
Flight Impulse:
C 8.82ns
Bonfire:
10.8g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Red Black
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Antar


Flyer:
 Ed Wullschleger
Level-1
Flight Impulse:
B 4.33ns
Bonfire:
5.6g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
White Purple
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Zephyr


Flyer:
 Brian Collins
Flight Impulse:
I 351.0ns
Bonfire:
181.3g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I245 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

181.3g

Case:

RMS-38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue White
Comments:

Chute Release at 800

LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Daedalus


Flyer:
 Patrice Wullschleger
Level-2
Flight Impulse:
D 12.99ns (Equivalent Impulse)
Bonfire:
16.8g 
Motor Configuration:
Cluster
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

 

Angelfire


Flyer:
 Matthew Slater
Level-3
Flight Impulse:
H 165.5ns
Bonfire:
83.4g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H238 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

83.4g

Case:

RMS-29/180

Mfg:

AeroTech

Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue
LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2023-04-16

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All launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices. The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under a Forest Service Region 2 fire regulation. The issuance of NCR’s permit allows launches to take place by exempting the Holder from that regulation for approved launch events only. All launches, other than those conducted by the Holder during approved launch events, are outside the scope of this permit and are prohibited by Forest Service regulations.



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