Northern Colorado Rocketry
2003-04-05 NCR Club Launch

NCR Club Launch

Pawnee Grasslands - North Site

Saturday April 5th, 2003

Launch Summary

The overcast skies kept a lot of rockets waiting on the ground and the storm front moving into Northern Colorado made us shutdown around 11:00am. A few smaller rockets were able to fly below the ceiling. A break in the clouds gave Ken Mizoi and Jason Gimbel a chance to fly their awesome 10" diameter scale Hermes on an Animal Motor Works K600. With all carbon fiber construction, diamond airfoil fins, and a handcrafted nosecone that by itself stands 6 feet, this rocket presents a great profile and a beautiful boost. A failed deployment charge brought it to an untimely demise, striking a nearby planet at a high velocity.

Weather Conditions

Wintery clouds hung over the range as we arrived, threatening rain and snow. A cold breeze out of the southeast made winter coats and gloves the stylish attire for the day. Conditions deteriorated by late morning as rain and sleet began to fall.


Flight Cards


 

Cylene 3B


Flyer:
 John Fernandez
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E9 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

35.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Raven 2


Flyer:
 Lee Glanzer
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G75 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

104.3g

Case:

RMS-29/180

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
Dual Deploy
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

3C


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

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Diablo


Flyer:
 Dave Hanson
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G69 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

61.5g

Case:

Pro38-1G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Small Endeavor


Flyer:
 Joe Hinton
NAR TRA Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I357 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

174.4g

Case:

RMS-38/360

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Hermes


Flyer:
 Ken Mizoi & Jason Gimbel
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
K600 75.0mm [AMW]
Weight:

1223.3g

Case:

AMW 75-2500

Mfg:

Animal Motor Works

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Hershel


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F32 24.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

37.7g

Case:

SU 24x95

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
Head Up!
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Redliner II


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
6th flight
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Executioner


Flyer:
 Mike Payne
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E9 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

35.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
First flight
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Omega


Flyer:
 Larry Bowser
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
D12 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

21.1g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
First flight, 2-Stage
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Weasel


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E9 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

35.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Altitude:
1,701 ft  
Comments:
First Flight
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

J.A.M.


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

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Freedom


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Bullpup Training Round


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
A8 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

3.3g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05

 

Nike Smoke


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-04-05


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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