Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Level one certification plans

Kaelan and I are trying to get a level one certification this year. We purchased a 4.0in nose cone and body tube and tip from a Uroc member at the March sport launch for $20. We will fly it on a low H to about 1600', should be a good flight. Apogee components (actualy cesaroni) is having a deal where if you buy a reload kit, you get a casing free. With the Haz-Mat shipping and everything, the price is about $95. The deal ends July 1st so we hope to buy before then. If you have any ideas on how we could earn money leave them in the comments.
Thanks,
Alex.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Steve




Steve is so far our biggest rocket it is 3in wide and about as tall as the gladiator. It weighs about 25oz and takes 29mm motors (mostly Gs). It was short lived though, We launched it Saturday in about 15mph winds on a G76-7G. It flew perfectly and instead of weather-cocking, it flew in the same direction as the wind. It landed 1.5miles away, but before we could recover it the wind dragged it along the ground and pulled off two of the six fins. It is still repairable but it will take some work. 1st time with the new 29/40-120 case though. The video is in the post below.
Thanks to Mr. Pratt & Mr. Black for helping cut the fins.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

March Sport launch

There were hardly any flights here. There was 2 K550s, our G76, several As Bs and Cs.
We took a lot of pictures. Most of the people didn't fly because the winds were gusting over 30mph. VIDEO HERE
Here is some photos though.