Finally got to fly

[Mike Howie]

For the first time in a long time, I was able to get out and fly. And fly I did.
On the 24th, the NARHAMS postponed April launch was held. The weather was
threatening, so very few showed up. This was a blessing and a curse.
I usually pack many more rockets than I could possibly fly, and get some of the
spectator kids to help launch. I get the fun of watching my rockets go, they
have the fun of launching. Works for all of us. On the 24th I had to do most of
my own flying.

The morning started out partly cloudy, by the afternoon, on and off sprinkles.
But we flew all day.

[Mike Howie]

In no particular order: A couple of maxes. An Estes Der Red Max, and Mini Max
sitting happily on the pad.
The Mini Max was first to go. A fun 13mm rocket. A3-4T
Next is the Red Max. I did switch out the parachute for a long streamer. B6-4
One more pic of the Max to load

[Mike Howie]

This is a scratch clone of the D.A.R.T.
BT60 18mm motor (B6-4 this flight). Paper nose cone. Very long streamer

[Mike Howie]

My BT50 payload rocket I built to fly the Quest altimeter in. The Altimeter
flashed 258 feet on a B6-4. I know I can build better.

Next to the Alti is the Goontracer. The Goontracer only flew O.K. (B6-4).
There was a very pronounced corkscrew on this flight.

[Mike Howie]

This one I was concerned about. The 57 Gooney. The use of "Exhaust Pipe" for
two sets of fins, just didn't look like they would work. A quick post here on TRF
and a reply from Sandman, put me at ease. She flew great.

This is an upscale of the Lucky 7. BT80, 18mm motor (B6-4, I bought a bulk
pack ), Paper transition. Very straight boost, but I had a shock cord
sep. It looks like the knot I tied in the shock cord came undone.

[Mike Howie]

The Goblin has always been one of my favorite rockets. The 24 mm version,
just flies too high some times. I built this clone as an 18mm. It still performs
great.

This next rocket I saw in the book, "The Dream Machines." I don't remember
what is was called, but I liked the X-15ish looks. I have one fin misaligned, so
this 13mm rocket has a strong spin on the way up.

[Mike Howie]

This sequence of the Vector Goon speaks for itself.

[Mike Howie]

This is my goony version of the Estes plan "Ganymede". A perfect Flight.

Next is the Goonyflash.

I'm really happy I bought all those B6-4s

[Mike Howie]

Here are a couple of my Secret Santa Goonies. The Goonybird Zero. A great
flier.

And the Nike Goon. I had a slight problem putting the decals on this rocket. I
don't know, this rocket just doesn't grab me in person the way it did on the web
site.

[zog139]

Nice pictures Mike !

I dont see any of my rockets anywhere ?

I know my models are not as cool as yours but you could have posted a picture of at least one of my models ...........

Fuh-get about it ! I'm just razzin you. Glad to see you make it to the launch

[Mike Howie]

For this rocket, I got the idea from the cover of an Harrington novel.
I think it looks great, and the ducted ejection charge is different.
This 18mm rocket I put up on an C6-5. Great flight. But maybe a 24mm
version is in the future.

[Mike Howie]

Another rocket that was inspired by a books cover art. The Marine Lander.
This rocket generated lots of interest in how the PPBs would act as fins. I
can say they work very well. There was a spin on the way up,( not coning),
but I don't know if it was because of the PPBs or the "feet" on the lander legs.

[Mike Howie]

A couple of Kits.
The Quest Raptor. Very pretty. Nice flier. Just don't make the same mistake
as I did. I ready my rockets the night before a launch. It was kind of late,
and I had two rockets left to get ready, the Raptor, and a two stager. I put
the C6-7 into the Raptor. Lets just say I had a nice parabolic
flight.

The next is the Custom SLV. Nice build nice flight.

[Mike Howie]

The next rockets are two that I built specifically for those key chain cameras.
First is the Atlas V. The camera is in a recess in the top shroud. It is a four
motor cluster. Two central 18mm mounts, two 13mm drop off pods. The idea
was to put two Quest long burn C6-5s in the core, and two high spike A10-3t
in the pods. This way the camera would film the pods dropping off, and then
the continued thrust of the 18mm. The rocket worked, the camera didn't.
I don't know why.

The next is an BT80 based Two 24mm cluster. The camera goes in the side pods. The
elastic shock chord burned through. I did find the bottom half. Again no movie.

[Mike Howie]

I've shown this rocket before. BT80 24mm motor rocket called the "Starfire",
after the Teen Titan character. She was my favorite back in the day.

The XL-5 is a larger version I'd built for compostite 24mm reloads I have. I
thought I could get by with a short delay BP D12-3. Nope. WAY to low when
ejection charge went off.

[FatBoy]

Cool rockets and cool pictures. I love your GooneyTracer!

[Mike Howie]

Here are those fast foes, the Goonrion, and the Torrelligoon.

I afraid the Goonrion is the looser here. She had a definite cone on the way up.

[NjCo]

Great pics! Thanks for sharing. I love all the goonies.

[Mike Howie]

The Torrelligoon gave an arrow straight flight. A far better performer than the
Goonrion.

[Mike Howie]

Last pics are of a Goony V-1. Very pretty flight.
Unfortunately the rain had some how started the inkjet decals to start running. That happened to a few of the rockets that got wet.
I don't understand how that can happen. I mean, you do have to put the
decals in WATER to get them to work.

[Mike Howie]

A great big thanks to Jim Filler, and NARHAMS for letting me fly, even in the
rain.

Thanks.

[NjCo]

Last pics are of a Goony V-1. Very pretty flight.

Looks like a Missiletoe clone.

[Bone Daddy]

Great to see the book lander finally fly. This is one of my favorite rocket designs.

[Mike Howie]

Looks like a Missiletoe clone.

Yep, that's what Estes released. This is what was originally planned.

http://forums.rocketshoppe.com/showt...ighlight=goony

[Mike Howie]

Nice pictures Mike !

I dont see any of my rockets anywhere ?

I know my models are not as cool as yours but you could have posted a picture of at least one of my models ...........

Fuh-get about it ! I'm just razzin you. Glad to see you make it to the launch

You flew something? Yes, I saw your flights, it's just that I'm
prepping at those times. So I watch, but don't click.

[Mike Howie]

Cool rockets and cool pictures. I love your GooneyTracer!

Thanks, if I were going to do another build, I'd increase the span on the tail.

[Mike Howie]

Great to see the book lander finally fly. This is one of my favorite rocket designs.

Thank you very much. I am pleased with how she turned out. I just wish I
could have figured out how to mask the metallic paint without it turning dull.

Ya know, Sunward has those new nose cones for the BT70, and BT80. Upscale
anyone? Just have to find bigger balls.

[hcmbanjo]

Thanks for re-posting the "Goonybirds that never were" drawings. I'd read about them but never saw it the first time around.
That white X-15 is sweet!

Good for you getting in so many flights in one day. I'm lucky to get in five or six in an afternoon.

[Micromeister]

As always Very Nifty lookin Models Mike.
Your finishing is coming right along LOL!! See I told ya you could do it. Looks like you've been goony bit.. some a pretty cool looking.

Using foot pads as part of the stabilizing for my Turkey trottin Odd-Roc I'm pretty sure it's the foot pads not the PPB's that cause spin. the balls look pretty darn evenly spaced on that model where those little landing pads can be canted just slightly enough to induce a spin. Great looking rocket with or without spin
Sorry I missed the launch....had to use the time to prepare to help out at the May meeting finishing demo. I'm hoping to present wet sanding. Spent the morning making a couple bad paint jobs. Should be a fun, Hope you might be able to make it?

[dragon_rider10]

I've seen a term here I don't recognize. What's "Coning"?