Northern Colorado Rocketry
2002-11-09 NCR Club Launch

NCR Club Launch

Pawnee Grasslands - North Site

Saturday November 9th, 2002

Launch Summary

The weather had a chilling effect on the day and many of the exciting planned flights could not happen. During the brief window of blue sky however, Charles Luciano made a Level 2 certification flight with his impressive looking 1/70th Scale Saturn V. Carl Battles chased the G-Altitude record with his Smoking Blue Dude. Deteriorating conditions caused us to shut down by noon.

Weather Conditions

Cool, partly cloudy, and breezy in the morning. By mid-morning the clouds rapidly swept in over the plains, the temperature dropped, and the wind exceeded safety paramters.


Flight Cards


 

LOC Mini Mag


Flyer:
 Roger Moore
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H242 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

114.7g

Case:

RMS-38/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

The Stealhead


Flyer:
 Sam Manning
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Naket Boy 2


Flyer:
 Kyle Dalton
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Copper Penny


Flyer:
 Ryan Kane
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

PML Matrix


Flyer:
 Shane Erickson
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H242 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

114.7g

Case:

RMS-38/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Bye Bye Bob


Flyer:
 Carl Marvin
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
1/2A6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

2.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Smokey Blue Dude


Flyer:
 Carl Battles
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G55 24.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

62.5g

Case:

SU 24x177

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
G-Altitude Attempt, Altimeter w/ motor backup
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

AMRAAM


Flyer:
 Mike Rutwitch
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G64 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

62.5g

Case:

RMS-29/40

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Fire Storm


Flyer:
 Eric Dickey
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G35 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

50.0g

Case:

SU 29x98

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Lil Nuke


Flyer:
 Shane Blehm
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G38 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

55.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Sky Wrighter


Flyer:
 Jeremy Dixon
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Streak


Flyer:
 Seth Sinnema
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Seca


Flyer:
 Larry Bowser
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
K185 54.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

836.8g

Case:

RMS-54/1706

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
Attempt at 1 & 2 miles
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Lil Nuke


Flyer:
 Danielle Stevens
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E30 24.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

17.8g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

R-W-B


Flyer:
 Scott Thornburg
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

1/70th Saturn V


Flyer:
 Chuck Luciano
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J450 54.0mm [AMW]
Weight:

533.1g

Case:

AMW 54-1050

Mfg:

Animal Motor Works

Comments:
Level 2 Certification (NOTE: AMW J-450 not in DB, used Kosdon J450)
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Arreaux


Flyer:
 Bill Dixon
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G33 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

72.2g

Case:

RMS-29/40-120

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Heatseeker


Flyer:
 Jeremy Dixon
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09

 

Do-Do Bird


Flyer:
 Daniel Bowser
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
C6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

10.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

Comments:
Spool, Heads Up!
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2002-11-09


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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