Airfest 18, Argonia Aug 31-Sept 3, 2012

[atxcple]

very possible L1 L2 the 31st L3 build the next day L3 attempt on the 2nd with a backup day the 3rd...

[atxcple]

I will be bringing FREEDOMS PRICE to Airfest.. i have added more support images from the wounded warriors project recently (see my signature)...



now for the details.

12ft tall 6" dia ULTIMATE WILDMAN
planned motor CTI 98MM 6 GRAIN N2501 (if i dont get it sooner this ill possibly be another L3 attempt)

[troj]

very possible L1 L2 the 31st L3 build the next day L3 attempt on the 2nd with a backup day the 3rd...

I believe he already has the rocket built (which is permissible under Tripoli).

-Kevin

[atxcple]

thats what im talking about just assemble motors and go flying

[mannyskid]

It is -- 1/2/3 in a single day, or single launch, is quite an undertaking.

If you look at projects he has already posted about, though, I'd say he's one of those rare ones that truly is ready for it.

-Kevin

Thanks for the compliment, I like it when I know that people have confidence in me

[llickteig1]

We have heard from some out-of-town flyers planning on attending AIRFest that the small hotels nearest the Rocket Pasture are pretty well all booked for Labor Day weekend. I was able to negotioate a special rate with the Best Western Airport Inn & Conference Center in Wichita for AIRFest weekend. This is the same hotel used during LDRS 27 and LDRS 30.

Rooms will be $72.99+tax per night and that rate includes all the great BW ameneties, including breakfast. To get this special rate, you must book your reservation with the hotel directly by calling 888-942-5666 or 316-942-5600 and tell them you would like the "AIRFest" rate. The hotel is located in west Wichita near the airport at 6815 W Kellogg (US 54), Wichita, Kansas 67209

You can learn more about the Best Western Airport Inn & Conference Center by browsing to: http://bestwesternkansas.com/hotels/...ference-center but please remember, you cannot book the "AIRFest" rate from the web-site - you have to call them.

Thanks, --Lance.
KLOUDBusters

[Neil]

An update on Steve Eve's Saturn 1B.....the sustainer will fly on a 50" long 115 mm O motor. The adrenalin is already starting to flow.....This is starting to look like an event of seismic proportions.......

[Neil]

The Wildman has sweetened the pot........30% off your next reload with the purchase of the N-5800......

The goal is to get Vern's Saturn 1B into the air and four N-5800's are required. Have you been thinking about purchasing one of these awesome motors? This might be the time to take that step and take advantage of a good deal. Do you have an N-5800 and want to donate? Send us an e-mail at editor@libertylaunchsystems.com

[llickteig1]

As stated above, AIRFest 18 will take place at the Argonia Rocket Pasture from August 31, 2012 through September 3, 2012. AIRFest 18 will be the "Ultimate Scale Rocket Launch" as we are expecting some of the grand-daddies of all amateur scale rockets to take to the Kansas skies. Some information on Steve Eve's Saturn 1B and Vern Hoag's Saturn 1B has already been posted here - more to be posted later as we hear of other large scale rockets coming to AIRFest 18.

The web-site is now on-line and folks can pre-register for AIRFest 18, order t-shirts, and obtain all the necessary information.

The site is located at http://www.kloudbusters.org/airfest/Default.aspx

Just a few things to point out:

• The local hotels are full (or nearly so) due to a large amount of construction work in the south-central part of Kansas. We have made arrangements with the Best Western Airport Inn and conference Center in Wichita for a great discounted rate for AIRFest 18 weekend. Details are on the web-site.
• The Saturday Burger Blast is included with each flyer registration. You can order extra tickets for the Burger Blast for friends and relatives for only $5.
• Pre-ordering t-shirts from the web-site guarantees you will get one. On-field availability may be limited.
• We don't have a way to process credit cards at the field. If you want to pay with a credit card, please pre-register and you can use your credit card via PayPal. You even get a nice discount if you pre-register.

Folks who have flown with KLOUDBusters before know the drill: big waiver + great weather + great big rockets = BIG FUN at Argonia for AIRFest.

--Lance.

[Neil]

Without a doubt, one of the coolest rocket tee shirt designs yet. I would suspect that those three rockets are just the tip of the iceberg of what we'll be seeing at this years AIRFest.

Neil

As stated above, AIRFest 18 will take place at the Argonia Rocket Pasture from August 31, 2012 through September 3, 2012. AIRFest 18 will be the "Ultimate Scale Rocket Launch" as we are expecting some of the grand-daddies of all amateur scale rockets to take to the Kansas skies. Some information on Steve Eve's Saturn 1B and Vern Hoag's Saturn 1B has already been posted here - more to be posted later as we hear of other large scale rockets coming to AIRFest 18.

The web-site is now on-line and folks can pre-register for AIRFest 18, order t-shirts, and obtain all the necessary information.

The site is located at http://www.kloudbusters.org/airfest/Default.aspx

Just a few things to point out:

• The local hotels are full (or nearly so) due to a large amount of construction work in the south-central part of Kansas. We have made arrangements with the Best Western Airport Inn and conference Center in Wichita for a great discounted rate for AIRFest 18 weekend. Details are on the web-site.
• The Saturday Burger Blast is included with each flyer registration. You can order extra tickets for the Burger Blast for friends and relatives for only $5.
• Pre-ordering t-shirts from the web-site guarantees you will get one. On-field availability may be limited.
• We don't have a way to process credit cards at the field. If you want to pay with a credit card, please pre-register and you can use your credit card via PayPal. You even get a nice discount if you pre-register.

Folks who have flown with KLOUDBusters before know the drill: big waiver + great weather + great big rockets = BIG FUN at Argonia for AIRFest.

--Lance.

[llickteig1]

Without a doubt, one of the coolest rocket tee shirt designs yet. I would suspect that those three rockets are just the tip of the iceberg of what we'll be seeing at this years AIRFest.

Neil

We went deeeeep into the bag of tricks for this one.

[CCR]

Nice work guys. Love it!

[rdbones]

Well some of us out here in Arizona decided to build a little up-scale and bring it to AIRFest.

We decided on an upscale of the FlisKits Drake.......

Can anyone say 11'2" fin span?

Oh and that is the picture that does not show the full fin span!

[llickteig1]

Well some of us out here in Arizona decided to build a little up-scale and bring it to AIRFest.

We decided on an upscale of the FlisKits Drake.......

Can anyone say 11'2" fin span?

Oh and that is the picture that does not show the full fin span!

When we say "Ultimate Large Scale Rocket Launch" you fellas don't mess around.

That is going to be SWEET!

--Lance.

[atxcple]

Lance
any special paperwork for over 25K?

[BBrown]

Lance
any special paperwork for over 25K?

Shane,

I'm not Lance but I'll take a shot at answering this.

The Kloudbusters have had a notification procedure in effect for flights above 25,000'AGL for quite some time.

You will need to fill out the following document 30 days before the launch. The form can be found here: http://www.kloudbusters.org/airfest/...KBHiAltApp.doc

Submit it to prefect (at) kloudbusters (dot) org and we normally have an approval or disapproval back to you in less than a week.

See you at Airfest,
Bob Brown
Prefect, Kloudbusters Inc.

[atxcple]

thank you Bob,
form filled out and sent.

[Golfpro62]

Always have fun traveling to Kansas - I'm in and so is Heather. Already have my room booked and a couple motors that I would'nt fly in Pickrell - a K1200 White Thunder for the Mad Dog and a K740 Cstar for my Wildman.

[G2Rockets]

Always have fun traveling to Kansas - I'm in and so is Heather. Already have my room booked and a couple motors that I would'nt fly in Pickrell - a K1200 White Thunder for the Mad Dog and a K740 Cstar for my Wildman.

Scott,
Are you taking your Wildman Jr? You still owe me a drag race.

John

[Golfpro62]

Scott,
Are you taking your Wildman Jr? You still owe me a drag race.

John

Your on your on! Argonia would be the perfect place to send those rockets out of sight and I still have a J350 to fly in it. Hey what do you think would happen with a J570 in it? I just simmed it - how about almost 9000 feet and mach 1. Now that would be cool and the only place I know of that I wouldnt be afraid to try it - especially with a tracker. I do have a 38-1080 casing?

[atxcple]

Im making a attempt at a personal best Hi Altitude flight at Airfest. so here are the details

ShadowAero Shock L3000 version called "Boom-Shocka-Locka"

Dry Wt 3.8 lbs

w/Motor 9.5lbs (Loki Research L1400 White)

Predicted velocity 2294 fps

Predicted Alt 22,296

[G2Rockets]

Your on your on! Argonia would be the perfect place to send those rockets out of sight and I still have a J350 to fly in it. Hey what do you think would happen with a J570 in it? I just simmed it - how about almost 9000 feet and mach 1. Now that would be cool and the only place I know of that I wouldnt be afraid to try it - especially with a tracker. I do have a 38-1080 casing?

Scott,
The race is set! I plan on flying a J600 so we should be evenly matched. I flew mine on a J410 and got 6800' feet so a J600 should be fun.

I also plan to fly a minimum Diameter Wildman Jr on a K motor to over 15,000'.

Should be fun.

John

[Golfpro62]

Ok, I will be flying on a J825 Redline. I flew my 3 inch Wildman last year on that motor for my first dual deploy flight and it was really cool. With the Wildman Jr, those rockets are going to scream! All this talk of Argonia is making me want to head down for Sweaty Balls!

[rdbones]

OK - We were able to do a dry fit of the Drake today and figured that we would share.
There is actually a full size drake on the rocket

[Kaycee]

Oh my...that's a big one.

Looks great! Can't wait to see it fly!

[nh4clo4]

OK - We were able to do a dry fit of the Drake today and figured that we would share.
There is actually a full size drake on the rocket

[SMR]

Thanks for the compliment, I like it when I know that people have confidence in me

We all do, Manny. Since I'm currently NAR only, I'm not entirely sure how Tripoli's certification procedures work, but you may be able to skip L1 and go right to your L2 cert flight. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think since you are already NAR L1 (Jr), on your 18th birthday you automatically become a full-fledged L1 under NAR. Tripoli and NAR recognize each other's certifications, so you should also be L1 under Tripoli. Happy Birthday!

[troj]

Since I'm currently NAR only, I'm not entirely sure how Tripoli's certification procedures work, but you may be able to skip L1 and go right to your L2 cert flight. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think since you are already NAR L1 (Jr), on your 18th birthday you automatically become a full-fledged L1 under NAR. Tripoli and NAR recognize each other's certifications, so you should also be L1 under Tripoli. Happy Birthday!

I'd be cautious of this -- Tripoli recognizes the Level 1, but not a junior Level 1. Since HQ needs proof of the certification, there needs to be a copy of a NAR card that shows Level 1, not the junior Level 1.

NAR needs to change the certification, first -- Tripoli doesn't recognize junior certifications.

-Kevin

[mannyskid]

I'd be cautious of this -- Tripoli recognizes the Level 1, but not a junior Level 1. Since HQ needs proof of the certification, there needs to be a copy of a NAR card that shows Level 1, not the junior Level 1.

NAR needs to change the certification, first -- Tripoli doesn't recognize junior certifications.

-Kevin

Not a problem, I'll just have to devote an extra 20 minutes to getting L1 as well. I'm going to do VERY simple L1 and L2 flights, that way I can concentrate on the L2 test and the L3.

[troj]

Not a problem, I'll just have to devote an extra 20 minutes to getting L1 as well. I'm going to do VERY simple L1 and L2 flights, that way I can concentrate on the L2 test and the L3.

Love the attitude -- 'tis but a hiccup along the way.

And why do I have this feeling that your idea of "simple" will be an H motor to 5,000 feet?!

-Kevin