Saturday
Mar302013
April launch ideas... Night Launch??
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 7:57PM Hey all... John Bergsmith had a thought the other day that since the April launch is supposed to be a camp out launch, that we try and have a night launch.
Basic rules would be: FAR 101, 3.3 lbs and under, G & under, capped altitude at either 1000 or 1500 feet, rocket would need to be illuminated for the entire flight, with all major parts having some illumination in case of seporation, and you'd need to pass a preflight inspection before the close of the flight day before dinner break so you can fly that evening.
Thoughts? Please post in the comments so we can get a guage of interest level...
Thanks,
dr
Reader Comments (7)
Just a double check: I'm interested in retrofitting an old beat up rocket with LED's, but doing the nosecone would be a bit of a challenge. Does the nosecone also have to have some sort of illumination? If so, would glow in the dark paint suffice? Any hints and/or tips might be helpful to possible participants.
Sandy.
I'd say if the nose is of no significant weight then glow paint wold be OK. The point of the illumination on all components is that if a major component comes apart and is coming down at high speed we want to be able to see it.
- dr
Estes has a RTF lighted rocket, same size as a Chrome Dome, "C" engine max, I forgot the name, but I plan on bringing it out.
Roy
I'm in, I have my c powered Skeeter ready to fly.
For everybody who flys "F" and "G" single use engines.
You can get a selection of "F" and "G" motors at the "Hobby Lobby" stores for 40% off using the coupon found on the back of the Sunday comics section almost every Sunday. (one coupon per day) Heck, I go in a couple of times aweek.
Or go on-line to Hobbylobby.com and select "store specials" and print a 40% off coupon.
A "G80-7" is usually $27.95, but with the coupon comes out to $18.01.
We all like to keep the cost of our hobby down when we have the oppertunity.
El Cheepo Roy at your service.
By looking at me you can always tell where my mind is! If everyone is staying for a camp out and night launch then what is everyone doing for Dinner? I will not be able to get there till that night and don't have the time to organize it. But maybe for the first Launch in the Fall we have a night Launch and a big Pig pickin and everyone can bring a side dish. I know that don't help the 20th, so what do you all do for dinner when you stay late? Ralph does some great Hotdogs but can't do it twice in one day!
Rodney Earp
The boy and I are up for a night launch.
We'll have to see what we can whip up between now and then.