Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 9:20PM We're BAAAACKK!
October photos from Roy & John B. are up in the gallery. If you've got some, please post 'em or send my way at:
rocketrycarolina at gmail dot com.
Thanks... Doc R
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 3:43PM The launch is a go for Saturday. Set up will be 9:45am, so please come out and give us a hand. We will be limiting motor size to nothing larger than Estes "E" motors. We have to limit the size because we will be launching closer to the house, and other farm buildings.
Ralph will be onsite with food so come hungry.
Ken will not be at this launch.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 4:52PM We are hoping to get a low power scheduled for October once the corn has been harvested. Hopefully we can start the regular flying season in November once the remaining crops have been removed. Keep checking back for updates.
Add'l, from Doc R.....
The ROCC Launch schedule is posted! (at last!) I also went through the ROCC google calendar, available from the link to the right, and corrected the dates and specifics for the Orangeburg, SC ROSCO/ICBM folks as far as research & sport days. It's good out to April 2014 (it's as far as they've got posted on their site) and if you want more details on their launches their new site is HERE. dr
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 2:59PM I’ve had a number of questions regarding launch themes for the upcoming year. Yes, we will continue to do them and I have the first couple months of the season planned.
November – the theme will be any rocket produced by Semroc. Unfortunately, as most of you know we lost Carl McLawhorn this year. Carl was a super nice guy that did a lot for the Model Rocketry hobby. I can’t think of any better way to remember him than to get as many Semroc flights in as possible. Also, on Saturday I want to get a picture with all the rockets and participants to send up to Semroc. I'm sure Carl’s family will enjoy seeing it. So build something Semroc before November’s launch.
December – LOC Minie- Magg Seems like a popular easy to build rocket.
Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 12:43AM Just wanted to let everyone know we now have a group page on Facebook. If you're on Facebook go over and join it. Once you join feel free to post, add pics, and invite other friends. Another great tool to promote the club, and for members to stay connected.
Monday, August 12, 2013 at 8:30PM Come on, I just know you are experiencing Rocket Exhaust Withdrawl symptoms.
It has been a bad weather dominated flying season this year, so...
I suggest attending Freedom Launch, the annual East Coast Rocket Meet!
Saturday thru Monday, “Labor Day” weekend ( 31 Aug – 1 – 2 Sept. )
Hoasted = by the Orangeburg NAR (ROSCO) and Tripoli (ICBM) Chapters.
Web site = rocketrysouthcarolina.com
This is like an annual pilgrimage for the most of us so even if your not planning to fly, it is well worth it
to go and just watch the show.
Multiple venders are available for those things that you haven’t been able to get hold of for a while.
Fliers have come from as far North as Maine, as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas.
Fliers or groups who have a rocket project that they can only fly once a year, and want it to be seen,
they bring it here. So you can always expect a show.
Not to say that there are no Low or Mid Power fliers. The kids can outnumber the adults.
Usually, they have at least 12 or more Low Power pads set up with 12 or more Mid Power
and High Power pads, and about 4 High Power Away Cells.
So there is usually no back ups with plenty of pads available.
From the Charlotte area. (The Orangeburg club flies off a “Super Sod” Farm)
Travel Time = from I-77 at Harris Blvd is 2 hours 40 minutes
Take I-77 South to where it ends at Columbia SC.
Merge off the end of I-77 onto I-26 South.
Take I-26 S to Exit 154A (Hwy 301) towards OrangeBurg.
The Super Sod farm is only about ¼ to ½ mile on the Left.
Staying over? (ask to see if there is a Freedom Launch discount )
Days Inn, 1-803-534-0500, Across the I-26 Hwy from the site, Minimal services but has a pool.
Quality Inn and Suites 1-803-531-9200, Exit 145A south (Hwy 601) off I-26.
3671 Saint Matthews Rd (Hwy 601). More services and restaurants within walking distance.
There are many other places to stay at the same exit, 145A off I-26, do a Map Quest for a list.
Flight Fee = Last Year was $10 a day and maybe $25 for the weekend.
Sat, 31 Aug. and Sun, 1 Sept. ( Information as known at this time. )
Sport Launch.
SAT = 10 am till 7:30 pm.
SUN = 10 am till 7:00 pm.
Open to all fliers up to their Certification Level. Levels “0” thru “3”
Those wanting to make Certification Flights need to make arrangements with available judges.
Ceiling of 10,000 ft daytime. Expected flights over 6,000 ft need to check with Safety Officer first.
Sunday Night Launch ? Don’t know for sure, but if there is =
Rockets must be illuminated throughout flight. Usually has a 3,000 ft altitude waiver.
Monday, 2 Sept, (Labor Day)
Tripoli members only = Research/Experimental flights.
(A slower laid back day with longer prep times followed by fantastic flights.)
Cert Level 2 and 3 Research/Experimental flights.
Certification flights of Level 1 to Level 2, and 2 to level 3.
New this year, TRA and NAR Sport flights can be flown up to your certification level
with commercial motors only.
Hope to you all out there wearing the ROCC "T" shirts, show the colors dudes!
Roy, ROCC Sec.
Friday, July 26, 2013 at 7:21AM It's still a swamp out in Midland folks, so it looks like we're in a NO-GO situation for this weekend, sorry to say. The field is still pretty soggy from the continuing rain, getting just enough to stay nice and spongy, without enough sun and heat to dry things out. Apparently the mossies are still thick and fast as well. It was a slim chance we had, but alas 'tis not to be.
Work on your projects for O'burg and we'll keep watching the skies. Anybody got a really big umbrella?
jb & rr via dr
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 9:51PM Johnny: It's wet.
Ed: (How wet is it?)
Johnny: Ha! Well, ah, It's so wet... ya gotta have scuba gear to get out of the car....
John Bergsmith ventured forth to the farm yesterday and I'll let him describe the situation:
"I was at the farm yesterday to inspect the conditions. The runway is a little soft, but usable. The lower field is very soft and would make recovery a very muddy experience. The upper field is soft but seems to be drying out. The corn is 6 to 8ft tall and dense.
Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 8:31AM Just While looking around for the Proton failure story I ran across this site...
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/index.html
It's the Russian space program equivalent of our space flight now site.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 9:57PM This, from Ars Technica... LINK
Apparently the folks who built the motion/velocity sensor package for that Proton rocket had had a few too many vodkas the night before they did the assembly....
dr