Northern Colorado Rocketry
2003-01-04 NCR Club Launch

NCR Club Launch

Pawnee Grasslands - Atlas Site

Saturday January 4th, 2003

Launch Summary

The Green Gorillas flexed their muscles at this launch when James Russel flew his Big Easy on an L1060 and Art Hoag teamed with Joe Hinton to give Slipstream a ride on a K670. Three flyers: Carl Kaiser, Jeff Mosal, and David Vohsman attempted Level 2 Certification flights. Seth Sinnema attempted his Level 1 Certifcation flight.

Weather Conditions

Strong winds aloft causing severe drift of high-altitude flights, but the weather was beautiful.


Flight Cards

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Initiator


Flyer:
 Troy Merrell
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E30 24.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

17.8g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Dragon Blue


Flyer:
 Bill Heath
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G64 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

62.5g

Case:

RMS-29/40

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Sudden Rush


Flyer:
 Carl Kaiser
NAR Level-1
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J350 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

381.1g

Case:

RMS-38/720

Mfg:

AeroTech

Comments:
Level 2 Certification
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Polaris


Flyer:
 Erika Bayes
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
B6 18.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

5.6g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Tethys


Flyer:
 Mark Lionberger
Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
I300 38.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

221.6g

Case:

RMS-38/480

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Gladas


Flyer:
 Jordan Russell
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
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Weight:

0.0g

Mfg:

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

XM-47 Little John


Flyer:
 Jon Skuba
NAR Level-3
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
J285 38.0mm [Cesaroni]
Weight:

312.5g

Case:

Pro38-5G

Mfg:

Cesaroni Technology

Comments:
See Lost & Found!
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Lance Beta


Flyer:
 Bob Messner
NAR Level-2
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
H180 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

123.9g

Case:

RMS-29/240

Mfg:

AeroTech

Altitude:
2,316 ft  
LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Flash


Flyer:
 Scott Thornburg
NAR
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
F20 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

30.0g

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Blue Ninja


Flyer:
 Jeremy Dixon
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
E9 24.0mm [Estes]
Weight:

35.8g

Mfg:

Estes Industries

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

 

Nike Smoke


Flyer:
 John Bixler
Motor Configuration:
Single
Motor:
G35 29.0mm [AeroTech]
Weight:

50.0g

Case:

SU 29x98

Mfg:

AeroTech

LCO / RSO:
Flight Date:
2003-01-04

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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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