Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 9:24AM Overall we had a fun weekend. The weather wasnt perfect with the windy conditions on Sunday, but we still got off a lot of launches on Saturday.
I'm hoping we can build on our successful night launch next year! I like to see a lot more participants next year!
John
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
Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 7:50PM Sandy's report on the NAR winter contest results, long delayed by weather, that we finally got a chance to fly in March. Thanks in advance to all who flew, and let's work on the next contest you all would like to see. Click the "Read More" link for all the gorey details...
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 4:12PM Fantastic article by Mark on the X-15. Congrats Mark!
Monday, March 25, 2013 at 7:17AM Here's Roy's post-launch report on the windy March 16-17 launch. Saturday we were trying to stay under the max wind speed and Sunday was just the opposite until about 4 in the afternoon, with flights coming right back to the pads. What a wild St. Pat's day! Click the "Read More" link as usual... dr
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 9:44PM What a windy Saturday, but what a great change on Sunday! Congrats to the contest winners, check out all the great photos in the gallery! & good luck to the TARC & USLI teams... lots going on this past weekend!
Thanks all... dr
Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:48AM When : March 16 & 17, 2013
Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up : We need Volunteers! Please be at the field at 9:30am.
Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.
Launch ends : Approximately around 6:00 PM so we have some light to close up.
Weather at this time : 72 Saturday/Breezy & 63 Sunday (Add'l: SATURDAY Winds ranging from 8-18 kts sustained mid afternoon, SSW to NNE, pushing into the northeast field)
Remember that this is a working farm, so dress accordingly, sturdy shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
We will be using the new Launch procedures for this weekend. Please read the post on this site to become familiar with the new procedures. Duty signups sheet will be at the front table for RSO/LCO combined position. Also sign up for the equipment take down.
* Ken will be onsite on Saturday only!
* Carolina Composite Rocketry will be onsite.
* Ralph will be cooking food both days!
Keep checking this web page any possible last minute changes.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 9:54AM It's a great day to shop in the ROCC store, Cafe Press is offering 31.4% off with the coupon code "INFINITY" at check-out time till 11:59 PM Pacific time on 3-14-2013
dr
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 9:16PM Faith & B'Gorrah, it Saint Paddy's Day this weekend! Bring you tamo'shanters and your Green motors & lets have a blast!
With any luck,the weather fronts are going to cooperate and we should have a nice weekend.
Sandy is up for the contests, much postponed as they were by the weather, and so is the golf ball launch, so there's lots to do.
Ken is due to be on site on Saturday, so bring your empty rangeboxes and fill 'm up!
More later, 'till then, go n-eitlímid earraí piriteicniúla
dr
Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 5:18PM Just a reminder that it's a ROSCO sport launch down in Orangeburg SC on the 9th and 10th . That means all flyers and sizes of rockets are welcome but no research motors.
If you've gotta fly then it's just a few hours down the road. Go to their website for more information.