2024 Launch Reports
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January, 2024
January 20th launch was scrubbed due to weather; sky cover, winds, and very cold temperatures.
February, 2024
The normally scheduled launch of
February 17 was moved to February 25 due to weather concerns
SETUP
Club members began arriving on the field at approximately 0900 hrs. Kevin parked
his club equipment truck down near the flight line, but all other vehicles were
parked at the crest of the hill.We set up the new yellow pad at 500 feet north
of the launch line, the two new black pads at 200 feet, and the two blue pads
at 100 feet. The low-power rack was placed 50 feet east of the LCO table (perpendicular
to the high-power flight line). Kevin K. brought most of the club equipment
in his truck, and Howie D. brought some additional equipment. We were ready
to fly at 1045 hours, and the first rocket lifted off at 1059 hours. Kevin served
as LCO for most flights, while other club members helped with RSO duties. Kevin,
Howie, and John provided certification services. Howie set up the new Pyromate
ignition system so that we could use it for the yellow pad at 500 feet. Special
thanks to David Lavoie for generously donating this wireless Pyromate equipment
to CRMRC. We used our standard extension cords for all other pads. James filmed
the launches.
WEATHER
The weather was quite cold and windy all day, but the skies were mostly clear.
The air temperature at 0900 hours was 21 degrees F with windchills near zero
F. By 1300 hours, the air temperature had warmed to 31 F. The ground stayed
mostly frozen but occasionally slippery due to mud. The wind increased throughout
the day. By mid-afternoon, the wind was occasionally gusting over 20 mph, and
we delayed launches until the wind dropped below 20 mph (NAR rules). At the
end of the launch day, we noted that the average wind speed was registered as
13.1 mph on the club anemometer, and the maximum gust during the day was 28
mph.
ATTENDANCE
Approximately 50 people attended during the day, including CRMRC members as
well as college student teams from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), University
of Vermont, Northeastern University, and Tufts University. In addition, former
CRMRC regular flyer Ben G. joined us from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Several visitors also came to watch flights. The last rocket lifted off at 1600
hours. We finished dismantling the launch equipment and left the field about
1630 hours. Some club members went out to dinner/lunch at Tims Place in St.
Albans.
AWARDS AND MILESTONES
--First time using our new yellow pad: Success! For future club historians,
note that the first flight on this pad was the WPI Capricornus rocket on CTI
M2505WT and the second flight was by Tufts University with their Custom CARM
on CTI L2375WH.
--First time using the new Pyromatewireless ignition system: Success! We used
it for the yellow pad at 500 feet for the WPI Capricornus rocket and then later
for theTufts University Custom CARM.
--Closest to pad: Ben F. and his Custom Orion on CTI J595BS (the booster portion
of the rocket stopped at the top of the launch rail, and the rest of the rocket
landed a few feet away under chute).
--Most impressive zipper: Sean T. and his Custom Starless Rogue
--Most flights: Stewart with 3 flights
MOTORS
As a group, we flew 16 flights on 16 motors (no clusters or staged flights).
The largest motor was a CTI M2505WL (7450 N-sec), and the smallest motor was
an Estes C5 (7.8 N-sec). The total impulse for all flights combined was 18,688.6
N-sec, which is equivalent to a large N motor. The mean impulse on the day was
1168 N-sec,which is a large J motor. The median was 182.55 N-sec,which is a
small H motor. There were two modes: E and J (3 E motors and 3 J motors). The
motor distribution is listed below:
A: 0 motors
B: 0
C: 2
D: 1
E: 3
F: 0
G: 2
H: 1
I: 1
J: 3
K: 1
L: 1
M: 1
Total: 16 motors
Club video is HERE
FLIGHT DETAILS
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Lydia (UVM)
Estes AIAA Rocket, unpainted, 3 in. dia., 25 in. tall, 3 oz
-Motor: Estes C6-5
-Notes: Good flight
-Video at 03:07
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Ben G. (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
Custom Dark Zero, brown, unknown diameter, 33 in. tall, 5.5 oz
-Motor: AT D9-4W
-Notes: Good launch but no chute
-Video at 05:18
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Daniel M.
Estes Interceptor, red, 1.33 in. dia., 26 in. tall, 15 oz
-Motor: Estes E30-4T
-Notes: Good flight
-Video at 02:01
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Darrian (UVM)
1. Estes Big Momma, 3 in. dia., white, 19 in. tall, 0.85 oz
-Motor: Estes E12-4
-Notes: Good flight
-Video at 00:43
2. Estes Big Momma (second flight), white, 3 in. dia., 19 in. tall, 0.85 oz
-Motor: Estes E12-4
-Notes: Good flight but parachute was tangled
-Video at 02:46
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Stewart
1. LOC T-LOC, 2.6 in. dia., 24.5 in. tall, 1 lb 2.2 oz
-Motor: AT G74-9W
-Electronics: JL Altimeter2
-Notes: Good flight, apogee: 1164 feet
-Video at 00:27
2. LOC Laser-LOC, 1.6 in. dia., 41.5 in. tall, 1 lb 2.8 oz
-Motor: AT G40-10W
-Electronics: JL Altimeter2
-Notes: Good flight, apogee: 2025 feet
-Video at 02:19
3. Estes NASA SLS, orange and white, 1.75 in. dia., 21.7 in. tall, 5.4 oz
-Motor: Estes C5-3
-Electronics: JL Altimeter2
-Notes: Good flight, apogee: 204 feet
-Video at 04:49
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Sean D.
Custom Gummet, green, 3 in. dia., 33 in. tall, 2 lbs 2 oz
-Motor: AT H140CL
-Notes: Good launch and deployment, but the rocket has not been found, so this
is an unsuccessful L1 certification.
-Video at 06:02
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James S.
Custom Supersonic Swordfish, red FG with aluminum fins, 3 in. dia., 72 in. tall,
10 lbs 10 oz
-Motor: CTI I303BS
-Electronics: RRC2L and EasyMini
-Notes: Good flight and good deployment. Apogee at 1552 feet.
-Video at 01:04
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Ben F.
Custom Orion, red and copper, 4 in. dia., 56 in. tall, 7 lbs 1.5 oz
-Motor: CTI J595BS
-Electronics: JL Altimeter
-Notes: CATO on the launch pad, unsuccessful L2 certification attempt
-Video at 05:36
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Sean T.
Custom Starless Rogue, 6-inch red FG based on Wildman Ultimate but with 4 fins
instead of 3 fins, 132 in. tall, 40 lbs 0 oz
-Motor: AT K1050WL
-Electronics: RunCam2, Eggtimer Quantum and Proton
-Notes: Good launch, no separation at apogee but separation a few seconds later
on the way down, resulting in a zipper on the booster and another zipper on
the payload bay. Good deployment of main chute.
-Video at 03:27
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Patrick M. / Northeastern University
1. Custom Teapot, pink, 6 in. dia., 78 in. tall, 15 lbs 10 oz
-Motor: CTI J295CL
-Electronics: Stratologger and custom system
-Notes: The rocket did not separate at apogee as planned (2000 feet), but the
main chute opened at approximately 600 feet
-Video at 07:54
2. Custom Rubber Ducky, yellow and orange, 4 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 14 lbs 6
oz
-Motor: AT J420R
-Electronics: 2 x EasyMini
-Notes: CATO at approximately MaxQ
-Video at 08:29
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Tufts University
Custom CARM, pink and silver, 6 in. dia., 140 in. tall, 66 lbs
-Motor: CTI L2375WH
-Electronics: 2 x RRC3 and GPS tracker
-Notes: Good flight
-Video at 09:17
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Noah K. / WPI
Custom Capricornus, red and white, 6 in. dia., 144 in. tall, 66 lbs 9 oz
-Motor: CTI M2505WT
-Electronics: Blue Raven, EasyMini, and custom system
-Notes: Good flight
-Video at 06:35
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Other February launches by CRMRC
members
James S. on Feb. 3-4 at MDRA (Ingleside, Maryland)
1. Custom Supersonic Swordfish, red FG with aluminum fins, 3 in. dia., 72 in.
tall, 12 lbs
-Motor: CTI J354WH
-Electronics: RRC2L and EasyMini
-Notes: Good launch and good separation at apogee, but no main (not enough charge).
The fins were slightly bent by the hard landing, but later repaired by Mike
C at MAC Performance Rocketry.
2. MAC Super Black Fly, red, 6 in.
dia., 84 in. tall, 35 lbs
-Motor: Loki M1650CT
-Electronics: RRC2 and EasyMini
-Notes: Good flight, apogee over 10K, good deployment
Flight
video is HERE
ATTENDANCE
Approximately 60 people attended the launch, including seven CRMRC members and
three large teams of college students from University of Massachusetts-Amherst,
University of New Hampshire, Northeastern University, and other guests.
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FIELD CONDITIONS
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The fields and the farm road were muddy and soft all day, which is good for
rockets (gentle landings) but not good for people trying to walk or drive to
the field. Howie D and Kevin K arrived early during a period of dense fog and
rain, so they waited to set up the launch equipment. At that time, they also
determined that it would not be possible to drive farther down than the ridge
in the farm road. They parked their equipment vehicles at the top of the ridge
and waited for the weather to improve. Club members did not begin to setupthe
launch equipment until the rain stopped and the cloud ceiling was at least high
enough to fly mid-power rockets.
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PARKING
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Due to the muddy conditions on the farm road, we needed to find a different
place for rocketeers and visitors to park. Fortunately, there is a gravel parking
lot located just across the paved road(west) from our launch field. We received
permission from a personwho was working in a cow barn nearby on that property,
and then about 20 rocketeervehiclesparkedin that gravel parking lot.
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EQUIPMENT
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After carrying the launch equipment from the equipment trucks down to the launch
site at the bottom of the hill, we arranged the launch pads as follows:
--Yellow pad with 1515 rail at 500 feetfrom the flight line, using Pyromate
controller. Howie D fabricated a custom bracket for the new Yellow Pad to provide
a standoff / support to prevent rockets from sliding all the way down to the
blast plate. The bracket did its job but showed deformation due to heat and
rocket motor blast. A new design is now underway.
--Black pad with 1515 rail at 300 feet with Pyromate controller
--Black pad with 1010 rail at 200 feet with Pyromate controller
--Two blue pads with 1010 rails at 100 feet with brown controller,and one of
these pads (right side) switched to 1515 rail later in the day
--Low-power rack at 50 feet with brown controller
We were ready to launch a few minutes
after 1100 hrs, and the first rocket lifted off at 1156 hrs. The last rocket
lifted off at 1753 hrs, and then club members and college students worked together
to carry the launch equipment back up the farm road to the equipment trucks.
Kevin K and Howie D repacked the (now-muddy) equipment into their vehicles,
and everyone left the field. Four club members then went to Tims Place restaurant
in St. Albans for some desperately needed sustenance. Club members had been
on the field over nine hours total during this launch day (0900 hrs to 1815
hrs).
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WEATHER CONDITIONS
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When club members first began arriving at the field at about 0900 hrs, we were
greeted by thick and ominousrain clouds (nimbostratus)hanginglow in the sky,
chilly temperatures in the mid-30s degrees Fahrenheit, and a light drizzle of
rain. Despite these morning weather conditions, we persevered with the launch
because we hoped that theweather might improve later in the day -- and fortunately
it did. During the morning, we estimated the cloud base tovary between approximately
1000 and 2000 feet. The sun started peeking through the clouds around 1200 hrs,
and the rain finally stopped soon later. By 1300 hrs the skyhad cleared up a
great deal, and we were pleased to see considerable sunshine. The clear skiesextended
up to at least one mile in altitude (1.6 km) with justa moderate amount of high-level
haziness. From then on, we enjoyed near-perfect air conditions for the rest
of the afternoon. For example, at 1346 hrs we observed mostly blue skies over
our launch site, temperature 42 degrees F, and very low wind. In fact, at 1430
hrs, our club anemometer showed cumulative average windspeed of just 1.9 mph.
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AWARDS AND MILESTONES
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--Most Level 1 certifications from a college team in one day: Seven UNH students
successfully certified Level 1
--Closest to a pad: Paul S. and his Goonie Max rocket launched on the low-power
rack on Estes C6-5 and landed on the rail of a nearby blue HPR pad
--Most exciting lighthouse launch: Scott L. and his FlisKits Lighthouse
--Best lawn dart and shovel recovery: David L. and his WM Journey 75, with help
from Paul and other club members (nosedived approximately 24 inches deep into
thick, clay-like mud).
--Best (and only) model of a hypersonic missile: Doug G. and his MAC Tsirkon.
--Excellent GoPro closeup footage of launch pads and onboard footage: Scott
L.
--Best tree/shrub landing of the day: Kevin K and his MAC 3-inch Black Fly
--First-ever successful drone deployment out of a large rocket at a CRMRC launch:
UMass-Amherst (NASA University Student Launch Initiative)
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MOTORS
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We flew a total of 34 motors on 34 flights (no cluster or staged flights). The
largest motor was an AeroTech L1520T, flown twice by the UMass team. The smallest
motor was an Estes C5-3, flown by Stewart L. As a group, our total impulse was
16,008.4 Ns, which is equivalent to an N motor. The mean motor size was 470.8
Ns (equivalent to an I motor). The median was 233 Ns (equivalent to an H motor),
and the mode was H (12 H motors).
The motors were distributed in the different size classes as follows:
A: 0 motors
B: 0 motors
C: 4 motors
D: 1
E: 2
F: 1
G: 1
H: 12
I: 8
J: 3
K: 0
L: 2
M: 0
Total: 34 motors
FLIGHT DETAILS
Club launch video is HERE
Stewart L.
1. Estes Astrocam, cream and red, 1 in. dia., 20 in. tall, 3.1 oz.
-Estes C5-3
-Video at 00:32
-Notes: good flight
2. AeroTech Mustang, cranberry color, 2 in. dia., 32 in. tall, 14.2 oz.
-AT F67-9W
-Electronics: JL Altimeter2
-Video at 00:50
-Notes: good flight, apogee 1587 feet
3. Estes Aspire, yellow and red, 1.2 in. dia., 29 in. tall, 5.2 oz.
-Estes E12-8
-Electronics: JL Altimeter2
-No video available
-Notes: good flight, apogee 1366 feet
4. WM Journey 75, yellow and red, 3 in. dia., 48 in. tall, 4 lbs 4 oz.
-AT I140W
-Electronics: JL Altimeter2
-Video at 09:25
-Notes: good flight
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Paul S.
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1. Custom J350, yellow cardboard AeroTech packing tube from a J350 motor, 2
in. dia., 21 in. tall, 6.8 oz.
-AT D12-3
-Video at 01:01
-Notes: good flight
2. Bluebird Zero, blue and white, 1.25 in. dia., 41 in. tall, 4.2 oz.
-Estes C6-5
-Video at 02:37
-Notes: good flight
3. Performance 54, blue (Rustoleum blue with satin finish), 2 in. dia., 32 in.
tall, 1 lb 13 oz.
-AT G64-7W
-Electronics: JLCR set for 300 feet, JL Altimeter2
-Video at 06:40
-Notes: good flight, landed in a mud puddle
4. Goonie Max, yellow and black, 1.4 in. dia., 11 in. tall, 2.8 oz.
-Estes C6-7
-Video at 18:24
-Notes: good flight, landed on the rail of one of the blue HPR pads
5. Goonie Bird Zero, cream and blue, 1.4 in. dia., 11 in. tall, 2.6 oz.
-Estes C6-7
-Video at 20:34
-Notes: good flight
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Scott L.
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1. FlisKits Lighthouse, white and blue, 5 in. dia., 13 in. tall, 9 oz.
-AT E20-4W
-Electronics: camera mounted on the side
-Video at 01:18 showsflightline view (GoPro)
-Video at 01:46shows onboard camera view
-Notes: interesting spiraling flight, landed hard in the field
2. MAC Scorpion, blue, 3 in. dia., 60 in. tall, 3 lbs 1 oz.
-AT H215T
-Electronics: Onboard camera and GPS
-Video at 04:03 shows flightline view
-Video at 04:33 shows onboard camera view
-Notes: good flight
3. MAC Scorpion, blue, 3 in. dia., 60 in. tall, 3 lbs 6 oz.
(second flight of this rocket today)
-AT H258ST
-Video at 09:54
-Notes: good launch but main chute got stuck in the airframe
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Kevin K.
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MAC 3-inch Black Fly, unpainted, 3 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 4 lbs 15 oz.
-CTI I175WH
-Electronics: Dual deploy with RRC3 and Eggtimer Quasar, main set for 400 feet
-Video at 14:25
-Notes: good flight, apogee 3219 feet
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James S.
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MAC Rayzor 54, orange and purple, 3 in. dia., 71 in. tall, 7 lbs 4 oz.
-AT I175WS (DMS)
-Electronics: Dual deploy with RRC2L and EasyMini
-Video at 02:56
-Notes: good flight
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David L.
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1. Apogee Zephyr, white/green/black, 4 in. dia., 42 in. tall, 4 lbs 15.5 oz.
-AT I300T
-Electronics: Telemetrum, JLCR set for 500 feet
-Video at 13:13
-Notes: good flight
2. WM Journey 75, yellow, 3 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 4 lbs 10.5 oz.
-CTI I357T
-Electronics: Altus Mega, JLCR set for 500 feet
-Video at 16:33
-Notes: good launch but did not separate at apogee. The rocket nosedived deep
into the field at a speed of approximately 294 fps (200 mph) according to the
audio output of the telemetry system. The nosecone was buried about 24 inches
in the ground, requiring shovel recovery.
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Doug G.
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1. Madcow Jayhawk, orange, 2.6 in. dia., 42 in. tall, 2 lbs 8 oz.
-CTI H123SK (29mm)
-Electronics: RRC2
-Video at 02:08
-Notes: good flight
2. MAC Tsirkon, blue and gray, 4 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 7 lbs 1 oz.
-CTI I223SK
-Electronics: Dual deploy with RRC2 and Eggtimer Quark
-Video at 05:54
-Notes: good flight
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UNH Level 1 Certification flights
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1. Jackson S: Custom Creamsicle, orange and white, 3.1 in. dia., 60 in. tall,
2 lbs 1.4 oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 07:18
Notes: Successful L1 certification flight
2. Owen F: Custom Cloud Buster, blue and white, 3.1 in. dia., 58 in. tall, 2
lbs 7 oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 07:56
-Notes: Successful Level 1 certification flight
3. Ethan L: Custom Rocketship, black and white, 3.1 in. dia., 58 in. tall, 2
lbs 8 oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 08:29
-Notes: Chute stuck in the airframe, unsuccessful cert flight
4. Ethan L: Custom Vengeance, black/white/orange, 3.1 in. dia., 58 in. tall,
2lbs 12 oz.
-CTI H143SS
-Video at 15:26
-Notes: Successful L1 certification flight
5. Alex M: Custom :) Rocket, blue and gray, 4 in. dia., 57 in. tall, 3 lbs 8.5
oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 08:55
-Notes: Successful L1 certification flight
6. Delaney F: Custom Midas, pink and blue, 3 in. dia., 60 in. tall, 2 lbs 12
oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 12:01
-Notes: Successful L1 certification flight
7. Edward (Teddy) C: Custom Canadian Excellence, red and gold, 3 in. dia., 59
in. tall, 2 lbs 12 oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 12:42
-Notes: Successful L1 certification flight
8. Noah K: Custom Sky Shooter, white and blue, 3 in. dia., 58 in. tall, 2 lbs
7.5 oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 13:43
-Notes: Successful L1 certification flight
9. Ethan H: Custom Visitor Volta, 3.1 in. dia., 59 in. tall, 2 lbs 13 oz.
-AT H219T(DMS)
-Video at 17:52
-Notes: broken fin, unsuccessful cert flight
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Kartikey / Northeastern University aka AeroNU
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1. Custom Olive Rocket, 4 in. dia., 84 in. tall, 9 lbs 2 oz.
-CTI I540WT
-Electronics: 2 x EasyMini, main chute set for 600 feet
-Video at 10:39
2. Custom Andrew Rocket, pink, 4
in. dia., 62.5 in. tall, 6 lbs 9.5 oz.
-CTI J335RL
-Electronics: 2 x EasyMini, main chute set for 600 feet
-Video at 15:53
-Notes: the main chute did not deploy, and the rocket booster stuck the landing
in the field
3. Custom Chris Rocket, 4 in. dia., 88 in. tall, 10 lbs 8 oz.
-AT J420RL
-Electronics: 2 x EasyMini, main chute set for 600 feet
-Video at 18:49
-Notes: good flight
4. Custom Bee Marley, yellow and black, 4 in. dia., 60 in. tall, 7 lbs 10 oz.
-CTI I216CL
-Electronics: 2 x EasyMini, main chute set for 600 feet
-Video at 20:03
5. Custom Fire Jet, black/orange/gray, 4 in. dia., 87 in. tall, 8 lbs 4 oz.
-CTI J520SK
-Electronics: 2 x EasyMini, main chute set for 600 feet
-Video at 20:55
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UMass Amherst
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1. Custom NOTAM Enforcer, black carbon fiber, 6 in. dia., 150 in. tall, 44 lbs
(first attempt)
-AT L1520T
-Electronics: RRC3 and EasyMini, main set for 700 feet, drone
-Video at 11:05
-Notes: The main chute opened at apogee rather than 700 feet, and it was not
possible to deploy the drone
2. Custom NOTAM Enforcer, black carbon fiber, 6 in. dia., 150 in. tall, 44 lbs
(second attempt)
-AT L1520T
-Electronics: RRC3 and EasyMini, main set for 700 feet, drone
-Video at 21:21
-Notes: Successful deployment of main chute at 700 feet and successful deployment
of the drone. The team then flew the drone for a few minutes, eventually landing
it in the field near the launch site. This was a successful qualification for
the next step in the NASA University Student Launch Initiative (USLI) by the
UMass team.
SETUP
We placed the low-power rack 50 feet east of the LCO table (launch control officer),
and the high power rails were placed at appropriate distances north of the LCO
table: The new yellow pad (with 1515 rail) was 500 feet north of the LCO table.
The two new black pads (1010 rail and 1515 rail) were at two hundred feet, and
the two old blue pads (1010 rails) were at 100 feet. We used our new Pyromate
wireless ignition system for all HPR pads, which means that the only physical
cable necessary on the field was the 50-foot cable going from the LCO table
to the low-power rack. We did temporarily lay out one 100-foot cable just for
measuring purposes to ensure that we positioned the HPR pads at their appropriate
respective distances (we also attempted to use a handheld laser-ranging device
to make these measurements, but it did not function properly in the sunshine).
Club President and Rocket Guru Howie D was the LCO for the day, and he also
supervised all certifications. Howie, Paul S, and James S handled RSO duties.
Scott L handled GoPro launch pad views, and James filmed launch line videos
with his phone. We were ready to fly at 1030 hours, and the first flight lifted
off at 1045 hours.The last rocket lifted off at 1611 hours, and we then packed
up the club equipment into the club equipment vehicles (thanks to Howie D and
John A for providing these vehicles and transporting the equipment). At the
end of the afternoon, 5 people went to Mill River Restaurant for lunch/dinner.
WEATHER AND FIELD CONDITIONS
Winds were blowing toward the NE/NNE for most of the day, including 18 mph gusts,
and this led to some challenges in recovering rockets. Late in the afternoon
the winds finally calmed down. The cloud base was about 4000 feet in the morning,
then extending to about 5500 in the afternoon. There were a few patches of mud
or open water on the farm road, but it was mostly firm and drivable. Most attendees
were able to drive their vehicles down close to the launch site. Most vehicles
parked on the south side of the farm road. The club equipment vehicles were
parked at the entrance to the main cornfield.
ATTENDANCE
Approximately 40 people attended the launch, including 8 CRMRC members as well
as large student teams from Tufts University and Worcester Polytechnic. A smaller
team from Northeastern University also participated in the launch day.
MOTORS
We flew a total of 27 motors on 27 flights (there was a two-stage flight, but
the sustainer did not light, so that sustainer motor is not included here in
counts of the motors that flew). The totalimpulse ofour 27 motors was 26,511.5
Ns, which is equivalent to an O motor. The mean impulse was 981.9 Ns, which
is equivalent to a J motor. The median impulse was 260.3, or an H motor. The
mode of the motor distribution was H (9 H motors). The largest motor flown on
this day was a CTI M2045 (7388 Ns), and the smallest motor was a Quest A3 (2.5
Ns). The 27 motors represented the following impulse classes:
A: 1 motor
B: 0
C: 1
D: 0
E: 3
F: 0
G: 3
H: 9
I: 2
J: 3
K: 2
L: 2
M: 1
Total: 27 motors
FLIGHT DETAILS
Club video is HERE
1. Stewart L.
PML Bumblebee, yellow and black, 4 in. dia., 38.5 in. tall, 3 lbs 10.5 oz
CTI H143SS
Electronics: JL Altimeter2
Notes: Good flight, apogee 1616 feet
Video at 00:32
2. PML Patriot, red/white/blue, 2.6 in. dia., 38 in. tall, 2 lbs 7 oz
CTI H133BS
Electronics: JL Altimeter2
Notes: Good flight, apogee 1930 feet
Video at 05:21
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Daniel M.
1. AeroTech Warthog, white, 2.5 in. dia., 36 in. tall. 16 oz.
AT G78-4G
Notes: Good flight
Video at 02:38
2. AeroTech Interceptor, red and white, 2 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 15.4 oz
AT E30-4T
Video at 05:03
3. QUS Future Launch Vehicle Rocket, black/white/yellow, 1.5 in. dia., 23 in.
tall, 3 lbs 9 oz
Estes C6-5
Video at 07:47
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Paul S.
Custom Bluebird Zero, blue and white, 0.75 in. dia., 22 in. tall, 8 oz
Quest A3-4
Notes: Good flight
Video at 02:25
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Arjun B.
1. Custom Iris, white and yellow, 3 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 2 lbs 2 oz.
AT E30-4
Video at 03:20
2. Custom Iris, white and yellow,
3 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 2 lbs o oz.
AT E30-4
Video at 06:07
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Elyssa A.
Custom Snoopy, black and white, 7.87 cm dia., 83.8 cm tall, 3 lbs 12.5 oz
AT H550ST
Notes: Successful L1 certification
Video at 03:49
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James S.
MAC Menace, blue and white, 4 in. dia., 48 in. tall, 6 lbs 15 oz
Loki H160LB
Notes: Good flight
Video at 01:35
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Sean D.
Custom Gummett, orange and red, 3 in. dia., 39 in. tall, 2lb2.6 oz
CTI H200BS
Electronics: JLCR set for 300 feet
Notes: Successful L1 certification
Video at 08:10
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Maggie O.
Custom Hot To Go, blue and red, 3.1 in. dia., 30 in. tall, 1 lb 8 oz
CTI H135W
Electronics: JLCR set for 300 feet
Notes: Successful L1 certification
Video at 09:00
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Sergio P.
Custom Speedy Spermy, red/white/blue, 3 in. dia., 38 in. tall, 1 lb 7 oz
CTI H200BS
Electronics: JLCR set for 300 feet
Notes: Successful L1 certification
Video at 09:54
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Scott L.
Custom Silver Rocket, silver, 2.6 in. dia., 60 in. tall, 5 lbs 2.6 oz
AT I205W
Notes: Good flight
Video at 01:02
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Julia R.
Wildman Punisher Awligator, 3 in. dia., 49 in. tall, 7 lbs 3.5 oz
CTI I216CL
Electronics: EasyMini and custom board
Notes: Successful L1 certification
Video at 03:00
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Isabel D.
Custom Big L, neon orange, 3 in. dia., 46 in. tall, 2 lbs 11 oz
CTI H194RL
Notes: Good boost but no main chute, unsuccessful L1 certification
Video at 12:26
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Jake F.
1. Wildman Impulse Buy, gray and yellow, 4 in. dia., 90 in. tall, 12 lbs 15.5
oz
AT J500G
Electronics: Quasar and Quark
Video at 05:40
2. Wildman Cherokee, orange and white, 4 in. dia., 73 in. tall, 12 lbs
AT J435WS
Electronics: Quantum and Quark
Video at 09:12
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Paul K.
1. Apogee Katana, 4 in. dia., 25 in. tall, 7 lbs
AT J270W
Electronics: RRC2 and Quark
Notes: Successful L2 certification
Video at 06:44
2. Custom Post-Doc, flower pattern, 2.6 in. dia., 50 in. tall, 2.4 lbs
Attempted two stage flight: AT G74 to AT E24 (sustainer did not light)
Electronics: Eggtimer Quantum
Video at 09:28
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Ryan G.
Wildman Cherokee 98, black, 4 in. dia., 72 in. tall, 15 lbs 12 oz
AT K990DM
Electronics: 2 x Blue Raven Altimeters, Featherweight GPS
Video at 10:20
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Doug G.
1. MAC 6-inch Qinetiq, blue and orange, 6 in. dia., 72 in. tall, 30 lbs
AT K455NW (DMS)
Electronics: RRC2, Eggfinder Quark
Notes: Good boost but no main
Video at 04:10
2. Madcow Bomarc, white and black, 2.5 in. dia., 48 in. tall, 3 lb 13 oz
CTI H135W
Electronics: RRC2
Notes: Good flight
Video at 08:38
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Noah K / Worcester Polytechnic
Custom Sirius, red and white, 6 in. dia., 120 in. tall, 48 lbs
CTI L2375WT
Electronics: EasyMini, Blue Raven, Custom
Notes: Good boost but main chute deployed incorrectly at apogee
Video at 07:19
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John A.
MAC Bolt 6, red fiberglass, 6 in. dia., 144 in. tall, 47 lbs
CTI L1350CS
Electronics: EasyMini, RRC3, Featherweight GPS
Notes: Good flight, apogee 4554 feet
Video at 11:16
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Sam F. / Tufts University
Custom CARM, pink and silver, 6 in. dia., 141 in. tall, 73 lbs 12 oz
CTI M2045BS
Electronics: 2 x RRC3 and 2 x custom
Notes: Good boost but main chute was tangled
Video at 10:43
May, 2024
Attendance: approximately 40 people, including 10 club members, numerous visitors, and college student teams from Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Setup: John A brought the club equipment in his truck, and club members began setting up about 0900 hours. We set up the yellow pad at 300 feet (1515 rail), the two new black pads at 200 feet (1010 and 1515 rails), and the two older blue pads at 100 feet (1010 rails). The low-power rack was set up at 50 feet. We were ready to fly at 0946 hours. Kevin K managed the overall launch, served as LCO, and supervised certifications (club president and rocket guru Howie D was not able to attend the launch this month). John A and James S helped at the RSO table. Scott L filmed launchpad views with his GoPro. James filmed launches from the flightline with his phone.
Weather and Field Conditions: Simply perfect
Certifications: There were four successful L1 certification flights and one unsuccessful L1 certification attempt (motor CATO). There was one successful L2 certification.
Motors: We flew 30 motors on 30 flights (no cluster or staged flights). The total impulse was 11,492.4 Ns, which is equivalent to a small N motor. The mean was 383.1 Ns, or a small I motor. The median was 103.9 Ns, or a midsized G motor. The most commonly flown motors were H (6 H motors) and F (6 F motors). The motors were distributed as follows:
1/2 A: 1 motor
A: 2 motors
B: 0
C: 3
D: 2
E: 1
F: 6
G: 2
H: 6
I: 3
J: 2
K: 1
L: 1
Total: 30 motors
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Flight details:
Video link HERE
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Olivia
Estes Black and Yellow Rocket, 1 in. dia., 5 in. tall, 0.3 oz
Estes 1/2A4
Comments: Good flight but lost in the sun
Video at 02:33
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Henry
1. CRMRC saucer named Nothing Rocket
Estes C6-5
Comments: Good flight
Video at 06:10
2. Custom Henry Jr. Rocket, black and green, 1.25 in. dia., 18 in. tall, 5.2
oz
Estes D20
Comments: Nose and booster separated at apogee
Video at 02:58
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Dylan H.
CRMRC Saucer named Plately
Estes C6-5
Comments: Good flight
Video at 07:22
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Francis M.
1. Estes Space Bus Mini, yellow, unknown diameter, 5.5 in. tall, 25 grams
Estes A10-0T
Comments: The Rocket split apart during liftoff.
Video at 09:43
2. Custom Birdie XP-1, white badminton birdie, 12 in. tall, 25 grams
Estes A10-0T
Comments: Stuck at the top of the launch rod.
Video at 10:37
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Gary S.
1. Estes Expedition, gold, 1 in. dia. transition to 2.25 in. dia., 26 in. tall,
7.1 oz.
Estes D12-5
Comments: Good flight
Video at 00:34
2. Estes Majestic, purple and silver, 2 in. dia., 35 in. tall, 12.4 oz.
Estes F15-6
Comments: Good flight
Video at 06:30
3. Estes V2, yellow and black, 2.5 in. dia., 22.5 in. tall, 8.4 oz
Estes E12-6
Comments: Good flight
Video at 01:18
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Daniel M.
1. AeroTechAeroeaux, black and yellow, 1.5 in. dia., 44 in. tall, 1 lb 3 oz
AT F50-6T
Comments: Good flight
Video at 03:14
2. PML Black Brant, white and black, 2.5 in. dia., 48 in. tall, 3 lb 7.5 oz
CTI H123-10T
Comments: Good flight
Video at 11:54
3. Quest Rocket, yellow and white, 1.5 in. dia., 22 in. tall, 4 oz
Estes C6-5
Comments: Good boost, chute tangled
Video at 05:45
4. Custom Nerf Rocket, blue/red/pink, 2.5 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 1 lb 6 oz
Estes E50T-6
Comments: No chute
Video at 01:37
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Stewart L.
1. Wildman Punisher Sport, black, 2.1 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 1 lb 13.5 oz
AT G80-10T with JL2 altimeter
Comments: Good flight, apogee 2194 feet
Video at 00:49
2. Estes Mean Machine, purple and white, 1.6 in. dia., 79 in. tall, 11.2 oz
AT F32 with JL2 altimeter
Comments: Good flight, apogee 1578 feet
Video at 08:15
3. Rocketarium Turbo Vortico, wood, 29 mm dia., 4 in. tall, 5.9 oz
AT F42-4T
Comments: Good flight
Video at 05:20
4. Estes Majestic, purple and silver, 2 in. dia., 35 in. tall, 12.5 oz
Estes F15-8 with Estes Altimeter
Comments: Good flight, apogee 1215 feet
Video at 04:36
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Jay C.
Custom Velvet Overcast, purple/blue/silver, 4 in. dia. 82 in. tall, 4 lbs 12
oz
CTI H225WT with EasyMini set for 500 feet
Comments: Motor failure/CATO on the launch pad, unsuccessful L1 certification
attempt
Video at 10:53
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Julia R.
Wildman Punisher 3 named Awligator, green, 3 in. dia., 50 in. tall, 8 lbs 13
oz
CTI J380SS with 2 x EasyMini and custom board
Comments: Good flight, successful L2 certification
Video at 08:33
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Michael S.
Wildman Journey 75 named Metis, coral red with white accents, 3.1 in. dia.,
48 in. tall, 4 lbs 2 oz
AT H100W (DMS)
Comments: Good flight, successful L1 certification
Video at 06:48
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Poland A.
Custom Hopes and Dreams II, brown, 3 in. dia., 36 in. tall, 3 lbs 15 oz
CTI H163WH with JCLR set for 400 feet
Comments: Good flight, successful L1 certification
Video at 12:57
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Anthony G.
Custom Better On Paper, brown, 3 in. dia., 36 in. tall
CTI H163WH with JLCR set for 400 feet
Comments: Good flight, successful L1 certification
Video at 12:18
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Daniel S.
Scarborough Rocket, black and white, 3.1 in. dia., 45 in. tall, 1.8 lbs
AT H135WL
Comments: Good flight, successful L1 certification
Video at 10:04
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Jim M.
1. AeroTech Initiator, white and red, 2.2 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 1 lb 11 oz
CTI G84GR with JL Altimeter2 and JLCR set for 300 feet
Comments: Good launch but no main chute
Video at 07:48
2. Custom Maroon Rocket, maroon, 4 in. dia., 87 in. tall, 8 lbs 11 oz
CTI I242 with MissileWorks set for apogee event
Comments: Good flight
Video at 12:37
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James S.
1. MAC Rayzor, purple and orange, 3 in. dia., 73 in. tall, 7 lbs 11 oz
Loki I405LW with EasyMini set for 700 feet, RRC2L backup set for 500 feet, Tracki
tracker
Comments: Good flight, apogee 2417 feet
Video at 02:00
2. MAC Menace, blue and white, 4 in. dia., 48 in. tall, 7 lbs 11.5 oz
CTI I223SK
Comments: Good flight and deployment, but needs a bigger chute next time (cracked
booster tube)
Video at 04:57
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Josh B.
Custom From Terra With Love, white/blue/red, 2.1 in. dia., 96 in. tall, 6 lbs
4 oz
AT J435W (DMS) with Telemetrum/Blue Raven set for 600/500 feet
Comments: Wiggle in the flight, broken flyaway railguide
Video at 09:12
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Sean T.
Custom Scaleless Rogue, red fiberglass, 6 in. dia., 114 in. tall, 37 lbs 14
oz
AT K1275RL with Eggtimer Proton, Eggtimer Quantum, and Featherweight tracker
Comments: Good flight
Video at 03:31
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Patrick M / Northeastern University
Owl Owl Rocket Rocket, pink/black/white/red, 6 in. dia., 122 in. tall, 50 lbs
15 oz
AT L1940X with 2 x stratologgers and 2 custom boards
Comments: Good flight
Video at 11:12
June,
2024
WEATHER
Mostly sunny with a few cumulus clouds occasionally floating by at approximately
5500 feet. The temperature was comfortable throughout the launch day, from the
low 60s F in the morning and then rising to a peak of 65 F by 1500 hours. Mild
winds blew from the northwest, typically in the range of 5-10 mph. At the end
of the launch day, our club anemometer registered an average windspeed of 7.8
mph and maximum gust at 19.3 mph.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Rocket recovery was easy in the wide-open fields. We stepped carefully around
the rows of newly planted corn (3-4 inches in height). There were very few mud
puddles this month.
EQUIPMENT
John A., Kevin K., and Howie D. brought the club launch equipment in their vehicles
and parked at the end of the farm road next to the main (east) cornfield. Others
parked behind these equipment vehicles, eventually forming a line of twelve
vehicles parked along the south side of the farm road. Approximately 20-25 people
attended the launch at various times during the day, including 10 CRMRC members,
numerous guests, and several child rocketeers. Club members began setting up
the equipment at about 0900 hours. We put the LCO table at the very end of the
farm road before the first row of planted corn in the east cornfield. We installed
the low-power rack 50 feet south of the LCO table, using the traditional electrical
cables for ignition. We used the wireless Pyromate system for all high-power
pads. The two old blue pads were placed 100 and 110 feet north of the LCO table
and mounted with 1010 rails. The two new black pads were set up with 1010 and
1515 rails and positioned at 210 feet and 220 feet north of the LCO. The yellow
pad was placed 500 feet north of the LCO table with a 1515 rail. The orange
Pyromate relay boxes were placed at approximately 100 feet, 200 feet, and 500
feet. Club president and rocket guru Howie D. called air traffic control to
let them know we were ready to begin launching, and then the first flight lifted
off at 1056 hours. The last flight lifted off at 1542 hours. We finished packing
up the equipment and left the field at about 1600 hours, which means that some
club members spent nine or more hours on the field. Several club members then
went to Tims Restaurant in St. Albans for a late lunch/early dinner.
MOTORS
On this day in St. Albans, we flew a total of 32 flights with 32 motors (there
were no staged or cluster flights). The total impulse for all of these motors
adds up to 15,103 Ns, which is equivalent to an N motor. The mean impulse was
482 Ns, which is an I motor, and the median was 111 Ns, which is a G motor.
The smallest motor that the group flew was an A motor, and the largest motor
was an M motor. The most common impulse class among the low/mid-power flights
was B (8 B motors), and H was the most common class among the high-power flights
(6 H motors). The motors were distributed as follows:
A: 1 motor
B: 8 motors
C: 4
D: 0
E: 0
F: 2
G: 4
H: 6
I: 4
J: 1
K: 1
L: 0
M: 1
Total: 32 motors
AWARDS
-Closest To Pad: Scott L and his StarshipOne on Quest B6-4
-Mach Buster: Kevin K and his 38mm GLR T-Bolt on CTI I540WT, which surpassed
the speed of sound
-Most Flights: Hunter and his 6 flights
-Technical Innovation Award: Kyle B. and his Rotor Rocket
FLIGHT DETAILS
St. Albans June 15 2024 club video is HERE
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Kelley A.
Estes US Army, 1 in. dia., 16 in. tall, 2.3 oz
Estes B4-4
Good flight
Video at 05:07
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Declan A.
Estes Navy, 1 in. dia., 16 in. tall, 2.6 oz
Estes B4-4
Good launch but the chute did not deploy
Video at 05:26
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Hunter C.
1. Estes Hi-Flier, white, 0.75 in. dia., 12 in. tall, 1.7 oz
Estes B4-4
No video available
2. Estes Hi-Flier, white, 0.75 in. dia., 12 in. tall, 1.7 oz
Estes C6-5
Anomalous flight (sky-writer)
Video at 07:19
3. Estes Hi-Flier, white, 0.75 in. dia., 12 in. tall, 1.3 oz
Estes B6-4
Good launch but streamer become stuck in the airframe
Video at 11:02
4. Custom Wizard, blue, 1 in. dia., 14 in. tall, 2.7 oz
Estes B6-4
Good flight
Video at 11:21
5. Custom Wizard, blue, 1 in. dia., 14 in. tall, 2.7 oz
Estes B6-4
Good flight
Video at 13:59
6. Estes Mean Machine Mini, black, 1.5 in. dia., 37 in. tall, 4 oz
Estes C6-5
Good launch but the chute became stuck in the airframe causing a hard landing
Video at 14:16
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Gary S.
1. US Army M136A2, green, 1 in. dia., 12 in. tall, 2.2 oz
Estes A8-3
Good flight
Video at 00:14
2. Navy AIM97A, white, 1 in. dia., 16 in. tall, 2.5 oz
Estes B6-4
Good flight
Video at 00:33
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Stewart L.
1. Madcap Mozzie, red and black, 2.6 in. dia., 20 in. tall, 1 lb 2.4 oz
AT G64-7W
Good flight, apogee 1811 feet
Video at 01:24
2. Der Red Max, red and black, 4 in. dia., 29 in. tall, 1 lb 2.8 oz
AT F67-6W with Estes Altimeter
Good flight, apogee 918 feet
Video at 05:54
3. Boyce Aerospace Little Joe 2, white and silver, 1.5 in. dia., 10.5 in. tall,
3.1 oz
Estes C6-5
Good flight
Video at 10:41
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Rick D.
1. Estes Door Knob, red and white, 3 in. dia., 28 in. tall, 1 lb 2.8 oz
Good flight
Video at 07:44
2. Apogee Zephyr, white and black, 4 in. dia., 56 in. tall, 3 lb 13 oz
AT H115DM with Eggtimer and JLCR@500 feet
Good flight
Video at 12:47
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Kyle B.
Rotor Rocket, orange and black, 4 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 5 lbs 12 oz
AT H243T with RRC2
Good flight, good rotor recovery
Video at 08:09
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Scott L.
1. Estes SpaceShip One, white, 1 in. dia., 12 in. tall, 4 oz
Quest B6-4
Spun around in an unstable way, landed closest to pad
Video at 00:57
2. Apogee Peregrine, cow-colored, 4 in. dia., 68 in. tall, 4 lbs 1 oz
AT H182
Good flight, although chute deployment was late (pucker factor 7)
Video at 06:49
3. Estes SpaceShip One, white, 1 in. dia., 12 in. tall, 4 oz
Quest C6-5
Good launch but then nosecone separated anomalously
Video at 11:39
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Claude M.
1. Custom Horizon, multicolored, 3 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 5 lbs 2 oz
CTI I170CL with RRC2, JLCR, and FeatherWeight
Good launch but no main chute
Video at 04:36
2. Duct Tape Rocket, colorful duct tape pattern, 3 in. dia., 30 in. tall, 1
lb 1 oz
AT G77-7R with JLCR@300 feet
No main chute deployment
Video at 10:01
3. Semroc SLS Hustler, yellow, 2 in. dia., 30 in. tall, 1 lb 1 oz
AT F32-6T
Good flight
Video at 12:02
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Jim M.
1. AeroTech Initiator, white and red, 2.5 in. dia., 40 in. tall, 1 lb 12 oz
CTI G54-12R with JL Altimeter II and JLCR@500 feet
Good flight, apogee 2689 feet
Video at 04:18
2. Custom Executioner, white and black, 2.5 in. dia., 53 in. tall, 2 lbs 13
oz
CTI H54-10WH with JL Altimeter II and JLCR@300 feet
Good flight
Video at 12:21
3. Maroon Mystery Rocket, maroon, 4 in. dia., 87 in. tall, 8 lbs 13 oz
CTI I216CL with Altimeter II, RRC2@apogee, JLCR@400 feet
Good flight
Video at 14:39
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Stan W.
1. MAC Black Fly Extended, black and blue, 3 in. dia., no length listed, 6 lbs
12 oz
CTI I287SS with RRC2@200 feet
Good flight, apogee 2730 feet
Video at 01:55
2. MAC Tsirkon, red and white, 4 in. dia., 50 in. tall, 7 lbs 11 oz
CTI J145SK with RRC2@200 feet
Good launch, apogee 3980 feet, chute tangled but not a very hard landing
Video at 06:19
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Kevin K.
1. Giant Leap Rocketry T-Bolt, red/black/green, 38mm dia., 60 in. tall, 4 lbs
10 oz
CTI I540WT with EggFinder Quasar set for 350 feet
Reached 5280 feet (exactly 1 mile), passed Mach speed
Good flight although the bell-shaped aluminum tailcone suffered minor damage/melting
Video at 02:16
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James S.
1. Ultimate Wildman, red/yellow/blue, 6 in. dia., 132 in. tall, 49 lbs 8 oz
Loki M1200SF
EasyMini@800 feet, RRC2L@600 feet, RRC2@500 feet
Tracki Tracker and RunCam2
Good flight, apogee 5550 ft according to RRC2 and 5546 ft according to RRC2L
Video at 02:37
2. MAC Menace, white and blue, 4 in. dia., 48 in. tall, 6 lbs 14 oz
Loki H160 Blue
Good flight
Video at 09:22
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Howie D. (the D stands for Darkstar)
1. Darkstar Extreme, unpainted green fiberglass, 4 in. dia., unknown length,
21 lbs 5 oz
CTI K400G with MARSA@600 feet and RRC3 backup
Good launch, main chute opened at apogee but otherwise nominal flight
Apogee 2812 feet according to MARSA and 2693 feet according to RRC3
Video at 08:46
2. Darkstar 2.1, unpainted red fiberglass, 2.1 in. dia., 46 in. tall, 4 lbs
12 oz
CTI H143SS with RRC2 mini@500 feet
Good flight, apogee 1143 feet
Video at 13:23
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ADDENDUM:
CRMRC member flights at LDRS-42, Potter, New York, June 6-8, 2024
===========
The 42nd annual TRA national event, known as LDRS, was hosted by URRG this year
in Potter, New York. At the field site, CRMRC members were able to park their
vehicles together on the front row and set up their tents only about 200 feet
from the LCO table (thanks to Paul S for his work in arranging permissions for
our club!). We experienced poor weather for most of the weekend, including a
severe storm on Friday afternoon soon after the L3 flight by Doug G, and then
complete cancellation of all events on Sunday (June 9) due to waterlogged farm
roads. Fortunately, however, there were a few windows for flying during the
weekend, and we used the time very effectively: our club had four successful
Level 3 certification flights (John A, Doug G, Ryan G, Sean T), all supervised
by Howie D (L3CC). In addition, Kyle B. presented a TRA Tech Talk about rotor
systems. CRMRC members also served in many volunteer field duties throughout
the weekend.
Video of L3 certs is HERE
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FLIGHT DETAILS FOR CRMRC AT LDRS
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Paul S:
1. Formula 54
G76-7G
Good flight
2. Mega Der red Max on a G64-7W
Good flight, altitude 946 feet
3. Custom J350
Quest D22-7
Good flight
4. Der Goonie Max
Estes C6-5
Good flight
5. Goonie Bird Zero
Estes C6-5
Good flight
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Kyle B:
Rotor Rocket
H178 DM to 1100 ft
H148R to 800 ft
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Kevin K:
1. Mach 1 Desdemona running dual deployment with an Eggtimer Proton, RRC3, and
an Eggfinder TX
Motor: CTI I125WH
Altitude: 4005 feet, Max Velocity 661 MPH
Results: Good Flight
2. Mac Performance 3-inch Black Fly running HED with Eggtimer Quasar, RRC2,
CTI I236BS
Altitude: 3231 Feet Max Velocity 567 MPH
Results: Good Flight (Landed 20 feet from an Island of trees)
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Stewart L:
1. Wildman Punisher sport blk. 2.2 Dia.
AT H169WS
Altitude 3721feet, top speed 507 mph
2. PML Bumblebee, yellow, 4 in. dia.
CTI H225ST
Altitude 2201 feet
3. Madcow Mozzie, red and black, 2.6 in. dia.
AT F67-6T
Altitude 1295 feet
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Howie D:
Pyramid, styrofoam, light blue, 24 in. dia., 15 in. tall
CTI I170CL
Altitude 300 feet, successful float recovery
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James S:
1. MAC Hyper54, red, 54 mm dia.
Loki H125CT
Good flight
2. MAC Rayzor, purple and orange, 3 in. dia.
Loki I377CT with EasyMini set for 500 feet
Good flight
3. MAC 3-inch Black Fly, white and black, 3 in. dia.
AT H283ST (DMS)
Good flight
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John A:
Successful L3 certification on MAC Bolt 6
CTI M2075SS
Altitude 6861 feet
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Sean T:
June 8, 2024 10:10am
Successful L3 certification on custom 6-inch diameter, 116-inch long four finned
fiberglass rocket. Originally a quarter scale version of BluShift Aerospace
Starless Rogue, then shortened to a Scaleless Rogue
AT M1315WL (75/6400 reload)
Notes: 45 lbs on the pad. Good flight to 6,947 feet. 60fps descent on 24-inch
Recon Drouge, 20 fps descent on Cert-3 XL @ 700 feet.
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Ryan G:
1. Successful L3 certification on Wildman Darkstar Extreme named the Seven To
Eternity - Nail Mk1
Blue/Black, 4in dia, 26lbs on the pad
Aerotech M1780NT
2x Blue Raven Alts, 1x Featherweight GPS Tracker
Good flight, significant drift with wind, landed in trees, recovered off property
Max alt 12,958ft
Max speed 954mph (mach 1.24)
Max motor burn accel 21.2 Gs
2. Apogee Zephyr
White/Green/Black, 4in dia, 5lbs on the pad
Aerotech H170M (Metal Storm)
Featherweight GPS Tracker
Nominal flight on motor ejection
& JLCR @ 500ft, recovered on property
Max alt 1,911ft
Max speed 276mph
3. Scott Binder Thor
Yellow/black/gold, 4in dia, 11lbs on the pad
Aerotech J450DM (Dark Matter)
Featherweight GPS Tracker
Unscheduled main release @ apogee (motor ejection fine, drogue fine, main slipped
JLCR harness at apogee), significant drift, recovered off property
Max alt 3,492ft
Max speed 401mph
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Doug G:
1. Successful L3 certification on MAC VTS-6, yellow, 6 inch dia., 55lbs on the
pad
AT M1297WL
Altitude 4,200 feet
2. Jayhawk, orange, 4 inch dia. Scratch built. Firstflight, 9lbs
CTI J420CL
Good flight to 2600 feet
3. MAC Tsirkon, blue, 4 inch dia. 6lbs on pad.
CTI I287SS
Good flight to 2000 feet
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