Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:31AM Because of the wheat, at this point we can't walk through the fields without causing damage. Still looking at being able to launch in June.
Once we know more we will post an update.
Thanks,
John
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 7:53PM Roy Potter has his write-up of our April launch, including our night launch. Thanks Roy..... Hit the old "Read More" link to go on.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 7:53AM http://www.foxtrot.com/2013/04/28/
I love this strip...
For the big picture of what's happening in space...
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1304/ssmissions_frohn_1366.jpg
Enjoy.... dr
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.