It took forty years, but now L1.

[Worsaer]

I finally achieved my L1 today. I say finally, not because it's terribly difficult, but based on how long I've loved building and flying, I should have had HPR rating long ago.

I've been flying for about forty years, off and on. Most kids' "wish book" was the annual Sears toy catalog; mine was the Estes catalog. At about ten years old I mail ordered my first kit (Arcas) and I've been hooked since.

I started having fun with mid power in the mid 1990's with an Aerotech Initiator, but the events of Sept 11 made flying difficult, as did my move to a new job, new house, and having kids- all taking priority over any kind of hobby. About three years ago, while recuperating from surgery, I needed something to do, so started building again, joined the associations, but still no time to fly.

Finally, today, along with my two young boys, we flew with Tripoli Central California. My 38mm minimum diameter Blue Tube flew straight and high on a simple H123, and took me for a long walk on a breezy day under a Fruity Chute.

So, now with my L1, I will be having fun heading toward L2, doing my part to improve the economy by building and flying.

(Thanks to Jim for nice camera work.)

[Aksrockets]

Congrats with the L1. Must have been an exciting first flight! Welcome to the club!

Alex

[fyrwrxz]

Welcome to TRF! L1-How great is that!? The adventures are endless and the friendships priceless. Keep us posted ( we like pictures) and drop in now and then to recycle your used electrons. We need them for the World Domination Machine (d-uhOh!-'sposed to be secret ) Up in the Air, Junior BirdMen!

[Coop]

Congratulations! (I've been on Facebook too often lately--was looking for a "like" button. Heh.)



Later!

--Coop

[o1d_dude]

Gratz on getting your L1 cert.

It's never too late to have a happy childhood!

[cbrarick]

Great Job!

BUT.....you violated the TRF rule: you MUST post a picture of your bird

[trippkid]

Congrats on a successful flight. Now, time for bigger birds, bigger and badder cases and reloads, altimeters and trackers, oh my! Get out your wallet. Have a good one and welcome to the club.
Matt

[Worsaer]

BUT.....you violated the TRF rule: you MUST post a picture of your bird

What was I thinking!

I didn't get a picture on the field, but here's one that should work.

It's pretty simple; Blue Tube, Acme fin can, Giant Leap nosecone, conformal lugs, and slimline retainer. I have an av bay for it also, ready for a Raven, but didn't want to make my first cert flight any more complicated than necessary.

[davdue]

Congratulations. Welcome to the HPR club. Got my L1 at LDRS 30 and hope to have my L2 this year. You are right building and flying high power rockets definitely helps the economy.