April 13, 2025 Launch Report

Roy has compiled the launches from our April 13th 2025 launch outing, and you can read all about it by just clicking that big ol' "Read More" link.

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ROCC Update Friday 4/11 PM

We will NOT be flying on Saturday, we will fly ONLY on Sunday 4/13.

The rain gods have dumped over half an inch of rain on the farm yesterday and more is scheduled for tonight. The runway is soggy and Kip would really like us to let it dry out on Saturday.

So, Sunday, beautiful day predicted, low winds from the west and temps in the 60's.

We'll set up at 9:30, fly by 10:30. See you there!

Lookout for March 12/13

Looking toward the weekend, bit of a weather concern depending on rain amounts. Right now prediction is for somewhere around .5 to .75 inch of rain from Thursday evening to Friday night or early Saturday. It makes me wonder if we will need to give Saturday a miss and fly Sunday. Winds are not bad either day, but slightly better on Sunday.

Keep an eye out, we'll see what the weather gurus say tomorrow night and try to make a call.

TB/dr

ARC Make-Up launch UPDATE

It's not looking good for an ARC last-minute launch this weekend. Saturday & Sunday have the same winds forecast as last Sunday that was putting everything into Mr. Simpson's back pasture and Sunday is looking like rain. I think the ARC teams will need to find another field this weekend if they want to fly. 

March 2025 rain-delayed launch report 3/21 - 3/22

We have received Roy's launch report for the March launch, windy as it was, it didn't blow away! Click the "Read More" button to, well, you know. Keep the pointy end up and the flamey end down.

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ROCC Update 3/22 & 23 - Thursday evening:

EDIT TO ADD:

I had a chat with Ken an hour or so ago. He will be with us SATURDAY but is committed to Culpepper VA for Sunday. SO... if you need motors from Ken please arrange for them and prepay Ken through Zelle, etc., and we'll hold them for you for Sunday. His phone number is (202) 723-8257.

Also... because of the fire danger we've been dealing with NO SPARKIE OR METAL motors will be flown. 

Weather is looking decent but WINDY for Saturday & Sunday, Sat. is topping 15mph by mid afternoon and Sunday is looking like 10 or so mph.

Ken should be with us this weekend so bring your shopping lists.

Ralph has been under the weather this week so a few extra hands for setup on Saturday would be helpful.

We'll set up at 9:30, hopefully fly by 10:30. Close up about 4 or when the wind gets too strong to effectively fly.

For those who want to do a cert flight, mind the winds. I'd strongly suggest at least a Jolly Logic chute release. If you dump the main at 2,500' on a windy day like Saturday you'll never get it back on our field.

If anyone needs to take a NAR L2 test then see me on Saturday please. See you on the field!

 

TB/dr

ROCC Update March 15th & 16th (FRIDAY PM)

ROCC Update Friday afternoon...

Taking all of the weird weather prediction changes and Sunday's certain rain into account we're going to push back to the 22nd/23rd of March.

Ralph spoke with Ken and he's available for next weekend, long range weather looks decent and with any luck it'll be less windy.

See you folks next weekend.

TB/dr

Well, we've been struggling with getting the weather figured out. On Wednesday it was going to rain both days, then Wednesday night it looks like it's just going to rain all day Sunday. Saturday looks like it's cloudy, 10 or 15% chance of rain and fairly windy... up around 15mph.

As of right now (Thursday @4pm) we're planning for a Saturday only launch because Ken is available.

HOWEVER... if the burn ban due to the high winds is in effect Friday evening then I don't see how we'd be able to fly on Saturday. I for one don't have "Cause massive blaze by accident" on my bingo card.

I wish I could be more certain but weather is what it is and our season has been spotty at best this year. If we push back then we'll try for the next weekend, the 22nd & 23rd.

TB/dr

Moving April launch weekend to the 12th & 13th

It was pointed out to us that our google sheduling bot had set the April window on Easter weekend. Because of this, as well as Ken having availability on the 2nd wekend, as well as the thought of bringing it a week earlier to avoid crops we decided that the 2nd weekend in April was a much better idea. 

That will put it on the 12th & 13th of April, so mark your calendars accordingly. 

dr

February 22nd & 23rd Launch report

Our rain delayed February launch is "In the Can" as they say in my biz, and Roy has done his magic interpretation of our launch slips. I have heard that this involves some voodoo magic spells, a bucket of fried chicken and a cigar, but I don't want to jinx it. Click the "Read More" button to do that thing that you do, and keep the pointy end up! - DR

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February 22/23rd update

ROCC'ers... at last we got word back from Kip, we are GO for a Saturday and Sunday launch. KEN WILL BE THERE on SATURDAY ONLY.

Ralph will cover Saturday and could use help for set-up since Roy won't be available. I will cover Sunday and could definitely use help and a vehicle with a hitch for strike on Sunday.

Saturday weather is pretty good, winds top at 7 and low 50's. Sunday's weather looks great BTW, with winds down around 5 and high 50's temps. (Unfortunately I can't make it on Sat.)

If someone needs to take the NAR L2 written test I can help you on Sunday.

So let's go folks... come on out and lets fly some rockets!!

TB/dr