Rocketry Carolina

May 18th and 19th - Cancelled

John Bergsmith — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:31:43 +0000

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

April 2013's post-launch report....

DOC R. — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:53:24 +0000

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.

Comic strip Foxtrot hits home... Again!

DOC R. — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:25 +0000

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

April Launch - 4/20 & 4/21 - Camp out & Night Launch

John Bergsmith — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:24:44 +0000

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

April launch ideas... Night Launch??

DOC R. — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:57:25 +0000

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,

Results of the NAR Winter meet at ROCC

DOC R. — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:50:44 +0000

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...

March/April Sport Rocketry - Mark Canepa's X-15 Article

John Bergsmith — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:12:49 +0000

Fantastic article by Mark on the X-15. Congrats Mark!

March 2013 post-launch report

DOC R. — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:17:52 +0000

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

Windy but great turnout!

DOC R. — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:44:22 +0000

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

March Launch - Sunday, 3/17 Set up 10:30ish

John Bergsmith — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:48:18 +0000

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.