3 2 1 Stark?

mohmes · Jul 1, 2014

At a recent launch the LCO was calling out 3 2 1 Stark! Never heard that before (may not be spelled right but definitely sounds like stark). Anyone familiar with this and what it means?
Sorry for my ignorance.

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mikec · Jul 1, 2014

Probably "start". I seem to recall one edition of the Handbook of Model Rocketry trying to encourage this usage.

mikemech · Jul 1, 2014

Agree. Probably 'start'. I use 'Launch'. Some use 'ignition'. The only time you say 'Fire' is when there is a fire in the area.

JStarStar · Jul 1, 2014

"Start," the prevailing terminology used worldwide.

I don't care; I say "ignition," or occasionally, "launch."

As noted above by mikemech, you NEVER say "fire" ... unless there is a FIRE!!

KennB · Jul 2, 2014

mikemech said:
Agree. Probably 'start'. I use 'Launch'. Some use 'ignition'. The only time you say 'Fire' is when there is a fire in the area.

Especially now that Estes is providing "Starters" with their motors (engines).

I'll continue to say "Launch".

mrichhcirm · Jul 2, 2014

I propose saying "BOOYAH, BABY!!!" With great panache.

Kirk G · Jul 2, 2014

I would have thought they might be saying "Spark"...

mohmes · Jul 2, 2014

I swear it sounded like "STARK" out on the range - several of us commented about Iron Man. However, listening to some of the videos I took I could see it as actually being START.

shreadvector · Jul 2, 2014

It is "Start". Period. Google non-US space vehicle launch videos with audio. GH Stine famously said "START" at the end of his countdowns. The German V-2 rocket folks said "Start".

https://translation.babylon.com/german/to-english/

https://translate.google.com/

Obviously this represents the countdowns that reached "zero" at the point of solid motor ignition or liquid engine start (and not "liftoff" since liquid engine rockets liftoff several seconds after the engines start).

And, as always, unless you are in an airplane, they never "Take Off".

samb · Jul 2, 2014

mohmes said:
I swear it sounded like "STARK" out on the range - several of us commented about Iron Man. However, listening to some of the videos I took I could see it as actually being START.

Hmmm... How 'bout this: "Hey Mr. LCO, what the heck are you sayin' ?"

Unless he pops on here and says otherwise I say "START".

mohmes · Jul 2, 2014

You are right - I should have just asked but I was busy and never got around to it. I posted here just in case this was an acronym I had never heard before as I am still a fairly new BAR.

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GregGleason · Jul 2, 2014

Did someone say "Stark"?

SwingWing · Jul 2, 2014

shreadvector said:
And, as always, unless you are in an airplane, they never "Take Off".

Or, unless you're Canadian, eh. Hoser.......

fatdaddynerd · Jul 2, 2014

mrichhcirm said:
I propose saying "BOOYAH, BABY!!!" With great panache.

def using this...

shreadvector · Jul 2, 2014

After liftoff we should say Baba Booey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjGuxRt2RLA

AfterBurners · Jul 2, 2014

shreadvector said:
It is "Start". Period. Google non-US space vehicle launch videos with audio. GH Stine famously said "START" at the end of his countdowns. The German V-2 rocket folks said "Start".

https://translation.babylon.com/german/to-english/

https://translate.google.com/

Obviously this represents the countdowns that reached "zero" at the point of solid motor ignition or liquid engine start (and not "liftoff" since liquid engine rockets liftoff several seconds after the engines start).

And, as always, unless you are in an airplane, they never "Take Off".

Once I said "Tak eOff" on the plane and the stewardess removed her blouse and top. I tipped her a a 5 spot. It was an interesting experience. I offered her $40 for a lap dance

TopRamen · Jul 2, 2014

I always just stop talking after I say "One" in the Countdown, and launch the Rocket.
He likely said "Start" because he did'nt contain any Pyrogen or require a HAZMAT Fee.

GregGleason · Jul 2, 2014

The definitive answer to this question was settled on December 21, 1968 as mankind left earth for the first time to visit another celestial body ...

[YOUTUBE]y-cv_JJOxGI[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]Vn00BvWwke0[/YOUTUBE]

The correct answer is "zero", courtesy of Apollo 8.

:wink:

Greg

tmacklin · Jul 2, 2014

Whenever the LCO hits the launch key on one of my birds he yells "CATO"! :rant:

fatdaddynerd · Jul 3, 2014

geez!!! watching that Saturn v launch gave me total chills EVERY SINGLE TIME!

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