Northern Colorado Rocketry
2003-04-13 NCR Club Launch (Day 3 of 3)

NCR Club Launch (Day 3 of 3)

Pawnee Grasslands - North Site

Sunday April 13th, 2003

Launch Summary

The diehards who stayed for this 3rd day of NRC's first 3-day launch, were rewarded with a slow launch pace and no lines at the LCO table. John Bixler made a successful Level 3 flight of his 5.5" (1/3 scale) Nike Smoke with an AMW-M1350WW. Russ Chaplin setup the hybrid equipment to launch his Yellow Jacket on Hypertek J-240.

Weather Conditions

Another glorious day with clear skies and temptatures in the high-70's. The everpresent ground breezes typical of the North Site did not hamper flight operations. Winds aloft were calm.


Flight Cards

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Dim Wit


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E9 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

35.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Small Endeavor


Flyer:
 Joe Hinton
NAR TRA Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I212 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

248.1g

Case:

Pro38-3G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Strong Arm


Flyer:
 Ed Dawson
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G35 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

50.0g

Case:

SU 29x98

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Guardian


Flyer:
 Bob Messner
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Altitude:
545 ft  
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Illusion


Flyer:
 Bert Harless
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J285 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

312.5g

Case:

Pro38-5G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Steely Dan


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G40 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

53.8g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Silver Thing


Flyer:
 Dale Netherton
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Triple Shot of the Blues


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
Heads up
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Explorer


Flyer:
 Mark Lionberger
Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I357 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

174.4g

Case:

RMS-38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Redliner II


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Beanie


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Guardian


Flyer:
 Bob Messner
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Javelin


Flyer:
 Joe Hinton
NAR TRA Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H165 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

90.0g

Case:

RMS-29/180

Mfg:

AeroTech

Altitude:
1,964 ft  
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Red Dragon


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F50 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

37.9g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Weasel


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

 

Big Bertha


Flyer:
 Joe Hinton
NAR TRA Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
First off the pad - in the pond
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-13

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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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