Northern Colorado Rocketry
2003-02-01 NCR Club Launch

NCR Club Launch

Pawnee Grasslands - Atlas Site

Saturday February 1st, 2003

Launch Summary

The day opened on a somber note when news of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) tragic break-up over central Texas arriving just as we began to setup. Everyone kept their ears tuned to the radio throughout the day for any late breaking information. Our thoughts and prayers were on the astranauts, their families, and the people at NASA. This day's launch was marked the beginning of the Vern Estes Challenge with several competetors making some impressive first entries. Two certification flights logged with Greg Potts attempting Level 1 and Ken Shank attempting Level 2.

Weather Conditions

The day started with Winds aloft and breezes on the ground, but inverted mid-day to provide some blustery conditions around the pads... knocking some of the smaller rods over and causing some minor damage to rockets. Between gusts we managed to fly a few more rockets then ended early as the winds became steady at 20mph.


Flight Cards

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Intruder


Flyer:
 Bert Harless
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I205 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

206.1g

Case:

Pro38-3G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Endeavor


Flyer:
 Craig Perkins
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I435 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

269.9g

Case:

RMS-38/600

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Gusto II


Flyer:
 David Vohsman
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J400 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

392.0g

Case:

Pro38-6G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Altitude:
5,341 ft  1-Mile Club
Comments:
Mile High Attempt, est 7000'
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Dishonest John


Flyer:
 Bert Harless
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F40 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

40.0g

Case:

RMS-29/40

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Sudden Rush


Flyer:
 Casey Lee
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I205 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

206.1g

Case:

Pro38-3G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Tomahawk


Flyer:
 Dustin Messner
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F40 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

40.0g

Case:

RMS-29/40

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Little Boy


Flyer:
 Cliff H
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Navajo


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

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Bull Puppy


Flyer:
 Scott Thornburg
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G35 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

50.0g

Case:

SU 29x98

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Mosquito


Flyer:
 Carl Marvin
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
1/2A3 13.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

2.0g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Yellow Jacket


Flyer:
 Shane Blehm
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Silver Bullet


Flyer:
 Greg Potts
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F23 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

30.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

K2


Flyer:
 Jason Gimbel & Jim Amos
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J360 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

413.1g

Case:

Pro38-6G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Comments:
3-part Promo (Need AMW J370 data)
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Screamin' Demon


Flyer:
 Chris Hall
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I80 29.0mm [RATT]
Weight:

221.8g

Case:

H 276 cc

Mfg:

R.A.T.T. Works

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Caliber ISP


Flyer:
 Greg Jeziorski
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H123 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

128.7g

Case:

RMS-38/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Slap Shot


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

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Altitude:
1,895 ft  
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Phobos


Flyer:
 Freddy Tello
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H153 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

143.9g

Case:

Pro38-2G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

V2


Flyer:
 Scott Buchholz
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I287 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

330.8g

Case:

Pro38-4G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Stretch Alpha


Flyer:
 Carl Marvin
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

 

Mustang


Flyer:
 Shane Blehm
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F20 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

30.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-02-01

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