Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:01AM Great post from the LA Times on the shuttle Endeavour barely getting to it's new display space in Los Angeles in THIS time-lapse video. Man, what a squeeker!
dr
Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 7:17AM Update: The weather is looking great for Saturday right now, and John has confirmed we are a GO for our launch this weekend. Ken Allen from Performance Hobbies will be on site for all of your rocketry needs wnich is great to hear.
As we mentioned earlier we will only have access to the back portion of the field, past where the wind sock is, so the power levels will be restricted to D and under... maybe if the wind is with us or on a heavy rocket we might sneak in an E motor. No "sparky's" because of the presence of the rest of the soy beans that will be drying down by then. Remember, this is Kip's livelyhood and a huge investment, so we must treat it with care.
This will be a Saturday only launch.John Bergsmith
Ken is planning on being at the field on Saturday. So if you have any special orders give Ken a call.
Friday, September 28, 2012 at 5:22PM The pres has called a board meeting for this Saturday, the 29th, at 2 pm.
We'll be meeting at the Wireknot offices at 655 Pressley Rd, suite H. It's where we met last summer.
If you google map it we're in the middle of the far building, right next to GAT-3, in the slot with Moving Pictures (their's is the sign you'll see).
If you come from South Tryon St. the Pressley Rd. intersection has a McD's and a Doc-in-a-Box on either corner, and if you're a real old Charlottean it's the old Service Merchandise corner.
Turn on to Pressley, cross over 77 and you'll come to a sharp bend to the right. At that bend, on the left, you'll see a small sign for Pressley Park. (It used to be bigger till some one drove into it). We're in the middle of the farthest (3rd) building. Drive till you can see the wind sock for the helipad and you're there.
I'll have some snax but if you want beer then byo....
dr
John Bergsmith
Just to make it clear, all club members are welcome to come to this meeting. Basically it's a meeting to prepare for the upcoming season. Bring a recent build, or a new kit. This has been a busy year so far for a lot of us, so I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:47AM Back in 1977 when the 2 Voyager spacecraft were launched they really weren't supposed to last this long. Really, they were sent on a one way ride and would eventually leave the solar system and be our calling cards to the stars.
Now 35 years later we are still getting science from the project and here's the really cool thing. In recent months the level of cosmic rays striking the Voyager 1 spacecraft have increased steadily. This points to the spacecraft leaving the Sun's heliosphere and entering intersteller space. Since May 2012 the level has almost doubled and this scientists say is a good indication that the Sun's solar wind is now not overpowering the cosmic particles striking the craft.
Wow. Here's a link to more.
dr
Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 4:59PM Please note, most of this information is from last year's announcement, as the O'Burg web site is in the process of being moved. Please check back for updates and also check the Orangeburg website located HERE for the latest information.
Are you experiencing Rocket Exhaust Withdrawl symptoms?
I suggest attending “Freedom Launch”, the annual East Coast Rocket Meet
Hoasted by the Orangeburg NAR (ROSCO) and Tripoli (ICBM) Chapters.
Since the Farm crop season is keeping us out of the farm for a while yet, I strongly prescribe a road trip this Saturday thru Monday, “Labor Day” weekend ( 1 – 2 – 3 Sept. ) to Orangeburg SC.
Rocket Ralph and Doc Russell have previously said this is like an annual pilgrimage for most of the flyers, and even if your not planning to fly, it is well worth it to go and just watch the show. (Doc's really ticked that he's going to miss it this year thanks to working the DNC!)
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, 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, 1 Sept and Sun, 2 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 cert 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
NIGHT Launch = 7:30 till 9:30 pm. (always a good show)
Rockets must be illuminated throughout flight with a 3,000 ft altitude waiver.
Monday, 3 Sept, (Labor Day) Tripoli members Only, ( Information as known at this time )
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.
Cert Level 1 can launch sport flights with Certified engines only.
Hope to you all out there wearing the ROCC “T” shirts, show the colors dudes!
Roy, ROCC Sec.
Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 8:03PM Posted some photos in the gallery from Saturday's Scout launch. Thanks to all who participated! Everybody seemed to have a great time... dr
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 1:13PM We've been invited back to the Belk Scout Camp on August 11th to help the scouts with a rocket launch. The launch would start at approx. 10am and run to 1pm.
Basically we stop by the farm to pickup our low power pads and equipment, then head to the camp to set up.
Right now we have myself and Ralph committed to going. We need at least two more people to help us. So who would be available to help on 8/11? Please let me know asap!
Thanks
John
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 12:39AM Ken Allen's mother recently passed away. Please keep Ken and his family in our thoughts!
Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 9:46AM Break out the 3-D glasses folks!!
APOD (one of my favorite sites on the 'tubes) posted this on the anniversary of Apollo 11. Enjoy....
dr
