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Winter - Time to Build - Time to Learn
Submitted by tripoli on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 22:32.Well, the time has come to focus on building up new birds for next year. We would like to invite everyone to come out to our winter meetings. It's a great time to get together. Fun, fellowship, and even a chance to learn or teach from others.
Details on where and when will soon be announced. So stay tuned.
We would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit one of our local vendors, the rocketman. Ky has been involved in rocketry for many years. His web site is chocked full of interesting pictures, stories, and useful products.
September High Flyer of the Month
Submitted by waynej on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 10:18.
Steve AndersonLow clouds and light rain didn't stop Steve Anderson from setting a new “H” altitude record. Steve’s rocket “Bad Behavior” flying on a AMW Pro-X H123 Skidmark motor reached a blistering altitude of 1537 feet. This flight also gave him the September’s high-flyer of the month honors. Congratulations Steve!
This photo of Steve was taken at LDRS. He successfully armed all the electronics for Big Yeller’s flight. This position is affectionately called “tower monkey”.
Big Yeller
Submitted by waynej on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 21:23.
Big Yeller sunbathing with friends at the August 2008 launch.
August Launch Report
Submitted by tripoli on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 12:12.August launch report and altitude records
The weather we had for the August launch was the best we have had all year! The stage was set for some spectacular and exciting flights and here are some of the highlights and altitude records that were set.
PatPat Arneson flew his scratch built rocket named "Just Fly The Damn Thing" for the days Trifecta of rocketry. Pat made a great choice using an Aerotech J420R for his power plant . The rocket soared to the incredible altitude of 6773 feet for a perfect flight. This smashes David Kittell's J class record from previous month and puts Pat in first place in the J class for now. This flight also won Pat the coveted August "High-flyer of the Month" award and to round out the trifecta this was Pat’s level 2-certification flight. Congratulations on all three achievements!
Big Yeller and Friends
Submitted by davmach1 on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 12:12.Big Yeller sporting his new paint scheme along with a few friends. This photo was taken at the August launch with the rocket scheduled to be flown at LDRS in Argonia Kansas at the end of the month. Just another reason to go to LDRS this year.
Big Yeller
