LDRS 41 (Tripoli Wisconsin Association, Richard Bong State Recreation Area) - PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

DigBaddy · Jul 9, 2023

Glasspack said:
Nice shot of my LVL2 Cert

This was the Recovery....View attachment 591134

Thank you DigBaddy

Oh no!

My first flight early Thursday found the top of the tallest tree south of the white pads. Body even hung up in the top. Bill's 60' pole (oof, that sounds impressive) was just enough to grab it.

Seatechnerd83 · Jul 9, 2023

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Seatechnerd83 · Jul 9, 2023

DigBaddy said:
Oh no!

My first flight early Thursday found the top of the tallest tree south of the white pads. Body even hung up in the top. Bill's 60' pole (oof, that sounds impressive) was just enough to grab it.

A pole is almost as crucial as a tracker at Bong lol

crossfire · Jul 9, 2023

Seatechnerd83 said:
A pole is almost as crucial as a tracker at Bong lol

Did anyone end up in the big lake to the north of the pads?

Seatechnerd83 · Jul 9, 2023

crossfire said:
Did anyone end up in the big lake to the north of the pads?

I didn't see anyone go over that far, most of the wind was pushing everything into the treeline.

Charles_McG · Jul 9, 2023

crossfire said:
Did anyone end up in the big lake to the north of the pads?

Yes, there were boat recoveries.

Carlos1a · Jul 9, 2023

DigBaddy said:
Some other shots. I have not gone through much; just kinda skimming....

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Thanks for posting. My 4" scratch built Cherokee 3XE (3x upscale of the Cherokee E) went up on an I211 in that picture. Great pic!

jd2cylman · Jul 9, 2023

cvanc said:
I didn't fly, but it was great to see old friends again.

Darn it! I missed you.

Old School Doug · Jul 9, 2023

Finally remembered to take a couple pics of my flights. Need to work on the photo quality a bit.

ChuckH · Jul 9, 2023

Old School Doug said:
Finally remembered to take a couple pics of my flights. Need to work on the photo quality a bit.

This wasn't the rocket in your last pic was it?

Hobie1dog · Jul 9, 2023

Carlos1a said:
Thanks for posting. My 4" scratch built Cherokee 3XE (3x upscale of the Cherokee E) went up on an I211 in that picture. Great pic!

to the forum

Old School Doug · Jul 9, 2023

ChuckH said:
This wasn't the rocket in your last pic was it?

Fortunately not. Mine managed to land right in the middle of the access road heading north from the far pads. Besides a little road rash, the Zeph will fly again!!

crossfire · Jul 10, 2023

Charles_McG said:
Yes, there were boat recoveries.

Nice TWA had a boat for recovery

ECayemberg · Jul 10, 2023

crossfire said:
Nice TWA had a boat for recovery

Two that I'm aware of ended up in the lake to the north of the LDRS range... Scott and Tim. I parked my Magnum in the waterfowl lake ESE of the range yesterday and used Bob's boat for recovery...many thanks to Charlie, Dad, and mini me for help in lugging the boat around!

DAllen · Jul 10, 2023

ChuckH said:
This wasn't the rocket in your last pic was it?

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Ahh yes that’s what’s known as a “Brunsting” in Three Oaks. Quite annoying.

DigBaddy · Jul 10, 2023

I'm trying to get through photos before I disappear in a couple days from the country until August. >1300 shutter actuations and Corel Aftershot Pro is being a pain on my main system.