dixontj93060
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I met a gentleman on Sunday the 15th, his name is Tom E. and he is a friend of one of our usual suspect fliers Steve W. He was taking some video with DJI Phantom and he emailed me a link to some of the footage he spliced together:
[video=youtube;QChJjSU04js]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QChJjSU04js&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Somehow that seemed to happen easily since we started drinking at noonthirty!! Some of us needed a nap by 5:00... :blush: :blush: :yawn: :yawn: :smile:
Adrian
Thanks Richard for melting your shoes with me after Gus started the place on fire again:wink:...thanks Gus for the warning so we could be proactive!
When The Gus flies rockets, he doesn't just throw them on the pad and push the button, he launches in style. The carpet is rolled out, the National Anthem sung, flyover complete, and Gus methodically builds up the impending flight. Gus's last AMW M2200 Skid goes in Red Dog, the Scooter sustainer.
Gus takes a bow, and the "Go" button is depressed. As usual, Gus lights the place on fire; my pants smelled like burning brush pile for the ride home!
Higher...
-Eric-
THAT is really neat too see! Thanks for sharing this with us Justin!
Cool. Glad you guys are not shut down due to wind.
I looked at the winds aloft- must be making for some good walks.
Somehow that seemed to happen easily since we started drinking at noonthirty!! Some of us needed a nap by 5:00... :blush: :blush: :yawn: :yawn: :smile:
Adrian
4:00, I think it was.
(And you snore, btw)
:wink:
TB
I read through these threads solely for the Gus posts.
I'm pretty sure I don't snore... I just breathe loudly. :eyeroll:
Adrian
Over the years I've been on TRF, from the amount of drink spit onto my keyboard... I think you owe me 5 new computers, 6 keyboards, 2 new phones, and a new sister. XDOhhhhh....my cheeks are turning red again... NO! Not those ones! Would you believe over the years only *one* person has ever approached me at a launch and, told me they really didn't like what i had too say here.
Of course the individual didn't identify themselves and, promptly walked away.
Stuff like that doesn't hurt in the least...
I'm not looking to quit my night job and, hit the traveling Stand Up Comics Circuit.
I'm never going to put a home built rocket into space and, probably NOT going to wow anyone with my building prowess in a thread.
But, if i can make you laugh yourself blue here or behind the tail end of my pickup at a launch (and, trust me the language sometimes gets real harsh) then maybe it's a good day.
If not, there's sure to be a post right below mine that may be more suited too your tastes!
Thank-you to everyone (and, there were a few at this last launch) who quietly said...somewhere/sometime i made them just about whiz themselves over something i elaborated about here.
This is a great hobby with sooooo....many talented people from all walks of life with their own distinct skills that i feed off to help myself become smarter and, better with each and, every trip to field.
I cherish those moments dearly. Thank-you again for your kind comments.
Over the years I've been on TRF, from the amount of drink spit onto my keyboard... I think you owe me 5 new computers, 6 keyboards, 2 new phones, and a new sister. XD
The flopping Mohave Green H250 "death mask" pictures here along with tracker musings from Sunday:
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...-Mapping-Program-Update&p=1584109#post1584109
Kurt
Bummer!
Yeah but Tim mentioned the Punisher Sport special and I received it yesterday. It's perfect to use as my nosecone
tracker survived just fine. An I200 might be doable if the 14 L second delay is long enough.
Kurt
Good--wish ya the best on the rebuild. Sometimes tough for me to stay motivated and get through a repair, but always worth it afterwards.
I had an excellent time, despite the extremely high winds being to much for my steerable kite. I learned a ton and will be applying everything to my next launches. Unfortunately an aggressive recovery opening broke one of the sides off of my steering bay and caused the loss of my upwards facing camera which provides some of the best diagnostics. Everything will be repaired by my next flight.
Adrian was close by. He seems to be a homing beacon for rockets. My nose cone landed right next to him
Adrian was close by. He seems to be a homing beacon for rockets. My nose cone landed right next to him
Yup... Adrian at WOOSH launches is definitely a rocket magnet. :wink:
[video=youtube;P4QbyOHm4PE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4QbyOHm4PE[/video]
Also, if anyone would like to have a copy of the footage on DVD, please send me a PM.
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