Northern Colorado Rocketry
2026-02-14 Weather backup date

Atlas Site - Pawnee Grasslands

Saturday February 14th, 2026

Launch Summary

Weather backup date for regularly scheduled launch that didn't happen last week due to Red Flag Warnings and HIGH Winds.   Huge thanks to the Idaho Hotshots that came out to watch, all 15 of them.  Happy to report we put on a good show for the day and didn't need their help with any problems on the range.  39 different fliers put up 66 flights including several Certification flights for students from CSU and CU.  Huge thanks to Jack for towing both ways and to Greg Caster and CSU crew for help with range set up and cleanup.  

Weather Conditions

A rather remarkable, sweetheart of a winter day on the prairie.  Waiver at 9 AM with fairly steady winds from the west northwest ranging in 8 to 13 mph, gradually decreasing as the Pawnee warmed up under clear blue skies.  Wind almost completely disappeared by noon and temps might have peaked at sixty degrees.  Valentine's Day special weather for Larry Haynes and Ed Wullschleger also celebrating their birthdays.  


Flight Cards

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Flyer:
 Chris Phillips
TRA Level-3
Flight Impulse:
K 1384.0ns
Bonfire:
674.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
K2050 54.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

674.0g

Case:

54/1706

Mfg:

AeroTech


Altitude:
11,525 ft  2-Mile Club
Recovery:
Parachute,Dual Deploy
Colors:
Green/Cream
Main:
@ 800 ft

Notes:

1st flight for Valentine's Day


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
H 226.8ns
Bonfire:
121.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H100 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

121.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Red/Black/Yellow


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Flight Impulse:
C 9.83ns
Bonfire:
5.6g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C18 18.0mm [Quest]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Quest Aerospace


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Olive Green


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Flight Impulse:
C 9.83ns
Bonfire:
5.6g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C18 18.0mm [Quest]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Quest Aerospace


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Olive Green


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Tim Fischer
NAR Level-2
Flight Impulse:
G 136.6ns
Bonfire:
62.5g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G80 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

62.5g

Mfg:

AeroTech


Altitude:
1,956 ft  
Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
White/Gray

Comments:

JLCR@700


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Adam Ballard
Level-1
Cert Flight:
Level-1 Recovery Failure
Flight Impulse:
H 226.8ns
Bonfire:
121.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H100 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

121.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Green/Brown


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
H 320.0ns
Bonfire:
145.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H550 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

145.0g

Case:

38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Black


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
G 137.3ns
Bonfire:
70.5g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G127 24.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

70.5g

Case:

Pro24-6G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue/Orange

Comments:

Drag Race with Greg


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Greg Caster
NAR
Flight Impulse:
G 137.3ns
Bonfire:
70.5g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G127 24.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

70.5g

Case:

Pro24-6G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Red/Green

Comments:

Maiden flight


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
D 16.84ns
Bonfire:
21.1g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
H 226.8ns
Bonfire:
121.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H100 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

121.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Black/White


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Tim Fischer
NAR Level-2
Flight Impulse:
H 201.0ns
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H283 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

-1.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Altitude:
1,151 ft  
Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
White/Green/Black

Comments:

JLCR@400


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
H 226.8ns
Bonfire:
121.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H100 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

121.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
White


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
D 16.84ns
Bonfire:
21.1g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
White/Black/Ruby


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
G 140.6ns
Bonfire:
61.8g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G115 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

61.8g

Case:

Pro38-1G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Multi


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Adam Ballard
Level-1
Cert Flight:
Level-1 Success
Flight Impulse:
H 226.8ns
Bonfire:
121.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H100 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

121.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Green/Brown


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
H 226.8ns
Bonfire:
121.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H100 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

121.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Yellow/Red/Black


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
I 336.0ns
Bonfire:
183.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I140 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

183.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech


Altitude:
1,293 ft  
Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Red

Comments:

JLCR@400


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14
Flight Impulse:
J 774.0ns
Bonfire:
352.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J435 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

352.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Blue

Comments:

Drag Race with Chris and Chad


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

Flyer:
 Chad Cook
Level-2
Cert Flight:
Level-2 Success
Flight Impulse:
J 774.0ns
Bonfire:
352.0g 
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J435 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

352.0g

Case:

DMS

Mfg:

AeroTech


Recovery:
Parachute
Colors:
Brown

Comments:

Drag Race with Chris and Ray


LCO / RSO:
JH
Flight Date:
2026-02-14

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