Was it my imagination, or were the power lines a major rocket magnet?
You even got video of Sather shaking my hand after my L3 flight narrowly missed the power lines. Thanks so much!
Flights filmed Saturday: Alex Z. Pyramid [/QUOTE said:Nice, got the pyramid that just about beaned a few people behind the yellow tape. I picked it up and all the do-gooders said to drop it. It was a pretty heavy ship and was still smoking from the motor.
A QCRS person came over and told the flier they wouldn't have approved it for flight if they had RSO'd it. Given the weight of the thing I have to agree with that official or least of all it should have been placed farther out in the field for launch.
Either that or fly it with a chute. At least with a rocket under chute, one has a little more time to assess the descent and get out of the way. With a large saucer/pyramid, it gets hard to judge when one is right underneath it where it's going to hit
and waited to the last few seconds to run away and hope I didn't run into it. Kurt
Nice, got the pyramid that just about beaned a few people behind the yellow tape. I picked it up and all the do-gooders said to drop it. It was a pretty heavy ship and was still smoking from the motor. A QCRS person came over and told the flier they wouldn't have approved it for flight if they had RSO'd it. Given the weight of the thing I have to agree with that official or least of all it should have been placed farther out in the field for launch. Either that or fly it with a chute. At least with a rocket under chute, one has a little more time to assess the descent and get out of the way. With a large saucer/pyramid, it gets hard to judge when one is right underneath it where it's going to hit and waited to the last few seconds to run away and hope I didn't run into it. Kurt
[video=youtube;WxRFkRI9jeo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxRFkRI9jeo[/video]
Flights filmed Sunday:
Unknown flier/unknown rocket/unknown motor, was L2 cert flight
-Nick's L-3 Pad Interview on Saturday in the You-Tube Video-
"Well, this ALL started with Gus..."
:surprised: No, it didn't!
"He wanted to TAP somebody."
:surprised: I didn't say build a Schoolbus with fins on it!
"Gus, along with Eric really helped me ALOT with this project!"
:surprised: Actually, I was scared Sh*tl*ss by it...
You are too modest my friend and, really enjoyed it but, the LLC known as "The Gus" shall not be responsible, for low bank account balances, strife with the significant other, failing grades in school from young dependents...or exposure to immense amounts of paint fumes.
It sure was an INCREDIBLE ride, adventure, learning experience and, day my friend!
The Missouri S&T rocket team would like to thank everyone who helped us out this year at Midwest Power. All said and done, you all helped us certify twenty-five L1, two L2, and two L3 members of our team. A special thanks to Jason and all the QCRS members. We really appreciate your support in getting our students certified and getting a new class of freshman hooked on high power rocketry. We are already making plans for next year, and would like feedback on what our team can do better to make it easier for everyone involved.View attachment 305362
The Missouri S&T rocket team would like to thank everyone who helped us out this year at Midwest Power. All said and done, you all helped us certify twenty-five L1, two L2, and two L3 members of our team. A special thanks to Jason and all the QCRS members. We really appreciate your support in getting our students certified and getting a new class of freshman hooked on high power rocketry. We are already making plans for next year, and would like feedback on what our team can do better to make it easier for everyone involved.View attachment 305362
The flier in question (an L3) needs to make sure the rocket will not go near the crowd as well. RSO can't prevent every possible malfunction. Your opinion is duly noted... rockets of this type need to be flown at least 500' from the flight line during future QCRS events.
As always.. Funny. Do you remember saying at the pad "... You should build a 10" version"... Dang it Gus!
"Well No, not until you out the idea in my head" so yea kinda your responsible, now I'm thinking of a 10"
Will definitely send some cashola for a burned copy or two in the near-ish future. Thanks bud!!!!
-Eric-
Jason.. how much did it cost? Also, does the power company charge per rocket, or just once for the trip?
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