NEFAR - TRA Research Launch - December 12, 2015

Everyone,

I sent an email to the president of the club several days ago inquiring if the event will take place. I have yet to receive an answer.

Maybe club members reading this and can inform me on the status.

I'll be coming in from Germany and would like to make hotel arrangements ahead of time.

Thanks.

Last I heard yes & they usually send out invites on facebook to club members 1 week before launch. Their web site says tentative because last december they apparently had low turnout. I was there & didn't think so. Try emailing Steve the VP. He's pretty responsive & occaionally stops here on TRF.

Hope so, I plan to be there.

Still no update on the NEFAR Webpage.

They just posted this morning on Facebook. The launch on Saturday is a GO!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/465675843542989/770249146418989/?notif_t=group_activity

Thank you! I don't have nor want to be on Facebook.

Leo there is a few of use here to keep you in touch on NEFAR launches.

Leo said:

Thank you! I don't have nor want to be on Facebook.

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Hey Leo,
I hope to meet you at NEFAR! (I'm always at low power!)

We're not going to make it this month. Too many other commitments. But, maybe I'll actually get a rocket ready to fly in January!

-- Roger

hcmbanjo said:

Hey Leo,
I hope to meet you at NEFAR! (I'm always at low power!)

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I am certainly looking forward to meeting you Chris and others as well!

I just booked my 2 nights in a hotel near by and will now prepare some rockets that I am taking along.

I think this will be my second visit to the field. The first was back in 2003 for the official start of Tour de' Deuce.

We met Leo at NSL earlier this year which helps diminish the disappointment at not being there to see him.

- - Roger

Leo I don't know if we meet in Orangeburg a couple years ago but if you get a chance or maybe set up close to the Swamp Monster camp be sure to stop by and have a chat.

Will do Bill.

Here is me as I will be presenting myself with shown rocket on Saturday:

Ok hope you have safe travels.

After a 7 hour drive I arrived at Flagler Beach where I'm staying.

Looking forward to tomorrows event!

I'll be rolling out of here in about an hour. It takes me 1 1/2 hours to get there. Going to be a nice day. Forecast says no snow

I'm back in my hotel and what can I say...

Those who weren't their missed a fantastic event. Near perfect conditions and a grass field to sleep on. You just can't beat Florida weather in December.

I was able to meet some famous people e.g. Chris Michielssen and forum member Bill aka Getmore and many others.

All of my flights were a success particularly the Estes Ascender 2-Stage flight. Here some teaser pics...

Ascender ready for launch:


Ignition:


Booster separation:


Flightline from the air:


Separation at apogee:


Thumbs-up:


I drove 455 miles to attend this meet and I will driving all the way back with a smile on my face

Pictures/Videos to come in a couple of days when I'm back in Germany.

Leo it was nice to meet you and enjoy your rocket flights. The Ascender was a perfect flight. Glad you where able to make the trip down and fly with us. Great time.

It was my pleasure Bill. Thanks. It was a great time indeed!

One picture of your beautifully made rocket. It also was a perfect flight!

Thanks for having my altimeter logger fly with the rocket!

Here are some assorted pictures I took at the event:

What I wonderful time I had!

Hey Leo!



Great to meet you too!
This picture by Jimmy Yawn, from the nefar.net website

I love the booster drop-off shot in the 2
Stage Asscender series.

Same here!

Video of the Ascender flight to come soon....

As promised here the flights of rockets I recorded on video in order of launch sequence.

[video=youtube;-ahx1Lp8ZdA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ahx1Lp8ZdA[/video]

Nice video Leo. Did you get my return PM? I had a wifi glitch as I hit the reply button.

Bill aka Getmore was kind enough to let my altimeter logger ride in his rocket.

Here the result of the flight:


Here the data of my 2-stage Ascender flight:

Thanks for posting Leo. Good data.

Just a note for those who don't regularly visit the NEFAR web site. Jimmy has updated the gallery section by adding a lot more videos and pictures.

Direct link: https://www.nefar.net/gallery/2015-12/index.html