October 15th launch report

Hey all you Rocket Junkies.
It has been a long crop season. Anyway it sure felt like for most of us.
ROCC Club Prez Ralph wanted to have a early one day launch once the farm became available after the crop season was completed.
The idea was to have a easy non rushed one day launch to be able to check out the launch equipment and see what parts needed cleaning, repair or replacement before hosting a regular weekend long full scale launch.
I was committed that weekend and couldn't make it myself, but was glad that the rest of you had a chance to get out and be able to get a deep breath of rocket exhaust.

There was a reasonable turnout for the one day launch event.
Ralph Roberts, ROCC Prez and one of the worst with launch withdraws, got enough time from running the launch table to fly the "Sugar Cherry" and the "UFO".
Bob Bernatchez, one of our members with a long history of flying a wide range of classic models and a NAR contest enthusiast, like always brought out a wide selection of rockets. He flew his scale model "Titan IIIE" the Russian "Vostek" and the "Mercury Redstone". Also flown was a "Maniac", "Initiator" and the "Mantra Magic R550".
Julie Bernatchez, (Bobs Daughter) flew a military "Strong Arm' and a Estes "Silver Comet".
Phil Trainor besides his regular "Initiator", which flew a couple of times, also flew a new rocket, the "G-Force" for its first maiden flight.
Mark Canepa brought out the rocket that just will not go away or be destroyed, and has "Seen Better Days". Flown many times and will probably keep on going.
Paul Phillips, a newer member I believe, welcome Paul. Paul flew the "Needle" a hang time duration contest rocket a few times trying to work out the best flight technique. And a collection of really neat Sci-Fi looking rockets with wide wings and fin tips. The "Interceptor II" and "Star Cruiser" and the "Floater". Daughter Jocelyn flew the "FROG".
Steve Bumgarner, with a wide collection of scratch and kit built rockets came out with the "Rocket-on", "DD Express", "Canadian Arrow", "Astra III", "No Name" for its first flight. The "Full Moon", "Rubicon", "Sprint", then a military "Patriot" and the "Red Demon". Steve has too much time on his hands, we need to put him to work.
Doc Russell, now he can come out with rockets that haven't been seen for 10 to 12 years and show that they are still flight worthy. This time he brought out a military "Honest John" and the "Tigger".
Colin Westgarth-Taylor flew a well known Estes "Fat Boy" and a "CR-1" that I am not familiar with.
Brad Shea who is usually accompanied by his daughter "Hope" flew the "Kandy Cane", the "Stupor Rock" for its first flight and a flying spool, the "Spool MRKII" and the "Freedom LOC" also for its first flight. Brads been busy.
Terry Baucom flew a classic "Mustang", a military "Patriot" for its first flight and then a 4 inch "Goblin", that should have been a good flight.
There was only about 10 flyers, (who signed in anyway) but there was a total of 51 flights. So that's a average of 5 flights each throughout the day at a relaxing pace.
Hope everyone had a good time, hope to see you out at the launch pads in the future.
Take care, and remember to keep those exhaust nozzles clear.
Roy, ROCC Sec.