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I think Jenny is planning to help with registration, but with having to dedicate a whole day to our group project "Full Scale Patriot" and not knowing which will be the best day to fly it, I can not pick a time on the schedule since it may have to change. But I'm willing to sit at RSO when needed, so long as it doesn't conflict with that & maybe a few of my wife's bigger planned flights.

Mike Gross
 
Grimracer said:
Im on the list.. Come on dudes... Lets ROCKET THIS EVENT!Grimracer
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Thank-You Brother Grim...Your work ethic and, talents definitely do not go unnoticed by neither us nor your home club.:D

chris m said:
Yes I need to get on the list . And I need to talk to Curtis about some vendor support being sent my way for the raffle .
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Chris, anything/anyway you can fit in will be greatly appreciated! Thank-You in advance.:D

barstoolmike said:
I think Jenny is planning to help with registration, but with having to dedicate a whole day to our group project "Full Scale Patriot" and not knowing which will be the best day to fly it, I can not pick a time on the schedule since it may have to change. But I'm willing to sit at RSO when needed, so long as it doesn't conflict with that & maybe a few of my wife's bigger planned flights.

Mike Gross
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The Gross family has ALWAYS been an integral part of the development and, success that this club has enjoyed over the years! It would be hard too imagine not having your presence at Thunderstruck.
For anything you can do/will do while you are here....even while launching a "Boatload" of artillery...Thank-You.:D

Over the years i have been the...
1. Member at Large.
2. Prefect.
3. Vice President.
and,
4. The President.

Now i'm just *Public Enemy-Pain in the A$$*.

I've learned over the years that you are only as good as the people around and, beside you...We are now two weeks out...

Let the ground shake, the air rumble and, soil fly! This is going to be awesome!:wave:
 
Thanks Gus two things
One I have three kits from USR being sent to me for the raffle .
#2 I have a friend that does vending machines that has product he does not sell . New stock he got and can't send back . 50+ lbs candy ,snack mixes gum that we will set somewhere and have a bucket . On the honor system take some snacks out and put money in . At the end all the money will go to the club . Thinking most people will just grab stuff for the whole weekend , this could be some major money for the club glad I can help . Chris
 
Bob I will purchase my reload from you there for the EZI 65 drag race. This is Devin from Michiana rocketry. You took off before I had a chance to buy the reload from you on march 15th.


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IMAG1947.jpgI have my L2 rocket with its vinyl on . The super evil minoin vinyl is done but has some finishing touches to be done .
 
TheHulk said:
Bob I will purchase my reload from you there for the EZI 65 drag race. This is Devin from Michiana rocketry. You took off before I had a chance to buy the reload from you on march 15th.


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Cool Yah I had to take off while you were retreaving your rocket. I'll toss a LOC kit into the raffle
Mr. Bob
Starlight Dude
Countyline cycles and Hobbies
 
Here are some of the newer rockets projects I'm bringing so far:

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Custom dual deploy FW purple fiberglass 4" diameter with Binder polished AL fin can 75mm 6 grain motor. Supposely the last purple FW 4" nose cone that performance rocketry will ever make. custom machine delrin avbay sled, custom machined motor retainer. Dual trackers primary Garmin Astro GPS and secondary Comm spec radio tracker for back up as this baby should go high and far.

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Mach madness rocket , 54mm K1440 in a 2.125 inch diameter rocket, weighs in at 2.12 pounds (complete weight except for the six rocket grains), custom carbon fiber w/FW nose cone, custom machined delrin avbay sled with Raven 3 250G and comm. Spec radio tracker. Should be fun.
 
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Received this morning the signed Class III Certificate of Authorization for the Full Scale Patriot! We plan to fly it on Saturday but like last year depends on the weather.

Dennis


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jolevich said:
Here are some of the newer rockets projects I'm bringing so far:

View attachment 167200 View attachment 167201 Supposedly the last purple FW 4" nose cone that performance rocketry will ever make.
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Yikes!:y: Let me guess: More Lime green...:puke:? Purple is an AWESOME color!:eek:

Jon? Do you have any of those "Teflon coated 15-15 things" lying around....I might want too buy a large grabfull or at least put my name on the list for the future.:D

Also, NICE rockets!
 
SS/EA 6BBL 71 Cuda said:
YOU have a room in your house solely dedicated to model rockets and, paraphernalia...where the big boys take center stage? :eek:

I thought i was the ONLY one!:D

Awesome...
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And a shop in the room next to it!!!!




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SS/EA 6BBL 71 Cuda said:
YOU have a room in your house solely dedicated to model rockets and, paraphernalia...where the big boys take center stage? :eek:

I thought i was the ONLY one!:D

Awesome...
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Thanks! Glad I’m not the only one (sure there’s many more).
Negotiated the room and matching shop (as Dennis mentioned) when we added onto the house. It helps when the family, including the wife, is into rocketry.

dixontj said:
What is the size of that Pershing in the back?
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SS/EA 6BBL 71 Cuda said:
Here! Let ME guess first...
I'd say.....oh, about. 8" in diameter...maybe...
Probably about 7'-6" tall... maybe....
Eyes could be off a little bit today.
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Very good guess Gus! Pretty much dead on. Only flown it once, at NSL in Muncie just after the group’s launch of the ACME Spitfire upscale. She’s got a 75mm w/3 x 38mm outboards. One of these days, I’ll kick her in the $SS with everything she can take…
 
Hoping to bring out my EZI and Blackhawk 24 for Thunderstruck. The drag race should be a fun time for my EZI, which has a little extra weight in the back side and is currently suffering from severe runway rash. It's a wonderful thing to use a former Air Force Base now small airport for launches, but let's just say it's a pavement rich environment. My dorm room is undergoing a temporary conversion to workshop to fix the damage. Luckily, I don't have a roommate, so no complaints when I have to sand most of the rocket :)

Looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great time!

Adam
 
ajoseph said:
It's a wonderful thing to use a former Air Force Base now small airport for launches, but let's just say it's a pavement rich environment. My dorm room is undergoing a temporary conversion to workshop to fix the damage. Luckily, I don't have a roommate, so no complaints when I have to sand most of the rocket :)

Looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great time!

Adam
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Yup, was even stationed there at one time in my life...(long before you were ever born.) Now do i feel old.:eek:
Sanding in a dorm room:confused: "The Gus" recommends some *Do not enter tape* and, construction signs in front of your dorms bathroom...Late night sanding party in peace!;) Just bring along a bunch of munchies and, some cool tunes!

Let some schmuck who gets paid to clean up and, take out the trash worry about it the next day...:rant:

Always great too see you and, your Dad out at "The Grove"!
 
So how often does this conversation come up?

"Thinking about building a Patriot."
"Yeah? I did."
"Really? I was thinking 4". What size did you build?"
..."full scale"...

I've got to see this thing fly this year!!


Mark
 
Vaportrail said:
So how often does this conversation come up?

"Thinking about building a Patriot."
"Yeah? I did."
"Really? I was thinking 4". What size did you build?"
..."full scale"...

I've got to see this thing fly this year!!


Mark
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Me TOO!:D Unfortunately i know what day there going too do it and, i have to work that day!:sigh:

NEWS RELEASE-Just in!

David Porter (YES, Thee Col. Dave Porter USAF Ret.) will be attempting his L3 at Thunderstruck 5!:D

That's RIGHT you can watch one of Americas last living Apollo Astronauts go for his Level 3 license on our field!:D

He might need some help getting out to the pads but, WE got him!;)

Photo Ops and, a "Have a Steak Dinner (most likely just a burger) out with a living legend on Saturday Night" too be announced very shortly.....:D

Raffle tickets will be available in the Registration Trailer, just ask Virginia for your chance to have this once in a lifetime experience!:D

* I am SOOOOO.....going too get a yelling at for this one....*:no:
 
SS/EA 6BBL 71 Cuda said:
Me TOO!:D Unfortunately i know what day there going too do it and, i have to work that day!:sigh:

NEWS RELEASE-Just in!

David Porter (YES, Thee Col. Dave Porter USAF Ret.) will be attempting his L3 at Thunderstruck 5!:D

That's RIGHT you can watch one of Americas last living Apollo Astronauts go for his Level 3 license on our field!:D

He might need some help getting out to the pads but, WE got him!;)

Photo Ops and, a "Have a Steak Dinner (most likely just a burger) out with a living legend on Saturday Night" too be announced very shortly.....:D

Raffle tickets will be available in the Registration Trailer, just ask Virginia for your chance to have this once in a lifetime experience!:D

* I am SOOOOO.....going too get a yelling at for this one....*:no:
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Very cool! Best wishes to him on his attempt!
 
The Firehawk is repaired and ready to go after the 2008 MWP shred. An I285 will be the motor of choice for flight #16



Here is a secret project to be flown and shown at Thunderstruck. It's an upscale of a low power project I designed a while back. It's probably unlike anything you've seen fly :cool: First flight on either a H123 or I161.



Not pictured, but my Eagle Claw does have a KBA K750 to be flown as well. We will have plenty of low-mid power stuff too. See you all there!
 

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