Northern Colorado Rocketry
2005-10-01 NCR CLUB LAUNCH - Oktoberfest '05 Day 2

NCR CLUB LAUNCH - Oktoberfest '05 Day 2

North Site - Pawnee National Grasslands

Saturday October 1st, 2005

Launch Summary

Day Two - Waiver opened at 8 AM to clear skies and a gentle ground breeze that rapidly calmed to almost nothing, allowing for an incredibly busy day on the range. Flyer's meeting at 10 AM let folks know the much anticipated Event Horizon was suffering technical difficulties and would not be flying. Still, the range saw some awesome shots and the hybrid pad lofted it's share, including Bill Begg's M powered Astrobee D and Larry Bowser's "Logical Progression" Level Three Cert flight, among others. Beer Boosts and a few Single Shot Sweepstakes flights, a few shots for altitude records, a few staged flights, and lots and lots of other exciting flights kept the LCO's and RSO busy all day. Flights are not posted in the order they occurred but the number of flights is correct.

Weather Conditions

Fall on the prairie. Early morning ground breeze with cooler temps gave way to mild temps growing to warmer and calmer winds. An absolutely stunning day.


Flight Cards

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Astra I


Flyer:
 Bill Beggs
NAR Level-3
Motor:
A8 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

3.3g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Dream Machine


Flyer:
 Bruce Schaefer
Motor:
I357 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

174.4g

Case:

RMS-38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
L1 Cert Attempt
Notes:
No Cert
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Minnie Mag


Flyer:
 Bill Pate
Motor:
I154 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

252.8g

Case:

RMS-38/480

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

The Guardian


Flyer:
 David Nelson
Motor:
B4 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

6.0g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Rolling Roc


Flyer:
 John Smolley
Motor:
G80 29.0mm [PML]
Weight:

57.4g

Case:

SU 29x124

Mfg:

Public Missiles, Ltd.

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Sandhawk


Flyer:
 Tom Lenz
NAR
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Alpha III


Flyer:
 Bill Beggs
NAR Level-3
Motor:
A8 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

3.3g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Patriot


Flyer:
 Bill Beggs
NAR Level-3
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Harpoon


Flyer:
 Bill Beggs
NAR Level-3
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Mercury Redstone


Flyer:
 Bill Beggs
NAR Level-3
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Initiator


Flyer:
 Patrick Kemp
NAR
Motor:
G80 29.0mm [PML]
Weight:

57.4g

Case:

SU 29x124

Mfg:

Public Missiles, Ltd.

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Mr. Beer


Flyer:
 Ed Dawson
NAR Level-3
Motor:
I195 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

301.0g

Case:

RMS-38/600

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
Beer Boost - no data recorded
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Small Endeavor


Flyer:
 Dave Rikkers
NAR
Motor:
H148 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

122.0g

Case:

RMS-38/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Mongoose


Flyer:
 Warren Rose
NAR
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
Two Stage C6 to B6
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Phobos


Flyer:
 Curtis Sullivan
NAR
Motor:
H180 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

123.9g

Case:

RMS-29/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Sumo


Flyer:
 Bill Pate
Motor:
H97 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

137.1g

Case:

RMS-29/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Mr. Friskies Cluster of Death


Flyer:
 Dale Netherton
NAR Level-2
Motor:
E9 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

35.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
Cluter 3-E9's, 3D12's,1 c-11 Flash in the pan ignition
Notes:
they all lit
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Thunderhawk


Flyer:
 Bob Messner
NAR Level-2
Motor:
K185 54.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

836.8g

Case:

RMS-54/1706

Mfg:

AeroTech

Altitude:
8,266 ft  1-Mile Club
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Predator


Flyer:
 Mark Cripps
Motor:
I161 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

193.2g

Case:

RMS-38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

 

Bull Puppy


Flyer:
 Nick Dawson
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2005-10-01

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