EVENT QCRC May 1st Club launch

[jd2cylman]

So.... I'm startin early this time.
Saturday April 30th is the next Club launch for QCRC. 9a to 4p weather permitting. What cha got ready? My WM 5" Goblin has been prepped for a while and has been whispering to me that it'd like to see some sun and sky. I have a K780R for it to wander off the rail on.
Oh, yeah, @pnobile, if you come down to violate the skies with an awesome sparky motor, remember to come see me. I've a motor case and closures of yours still floatin about the car.
So, setup starts when I drag my sorry a$$ out to the field (usually around 8:30ish). Teardown starts when no one wants to fly anymore... or I hear my mom callin

 

[StreuB1]

Hoping to get the Demon 150 into the air on its maiden flight on a K1999N that someone is going to sell me.

I also have my Mach 2 that I just finished building and also finished building 29mm and 38mm slip fit motor adapter/retainer assemblies that I want to try out on some smaller power loads.....maybe an H or something, no idea. Need to borrow Justins launch tower for this one.

I have my Madcow Nike-Apache that I just finished and might try my first shot at a HPR 2-stage flight on an H669N to an F40W or a G64W. Should be a fast and low flight with those motor combos. Will ask for the far pads.....juuuust in case!

I also have a 29mm and a 38mm Estes Big Daddy's that are nearly complete that I could try and fly.


If I get (2) of any of these into the air, I will be extremely impressed!!

 

[rfjustin]

Wish I could be there... having family in town that weekend.

Besides I need to get my 3" two stage done for MMWP.

 

[StreuB1]

Thanks Adrian for the reload and thanks to Gary for the handoff tonight and the good chats!!

Gary, your Pershing has me planning a new project now.....what we talked about......should be good.

Now we just need the weather to play nice next Saturday!

Pic of the Demon in the dark because......forgot the flash. Ejection test in the morning to wake up the neighborhood.

 

[EBurg]

Love the K1999! Making me wonder if I have time to prep one more before next weekend.....

Right now I have Motor Eater 2 ready to go with a K550 for a shakedown flight. Also dusted off Bruiser for a special appearance on a K550 as well.

 

[ChicagoDave]

I've got something fun planned. Not to give too much away, but here's a hint

 

[rfjustin]

I've got something fun planned. Not to give too much away, but here's a hint
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That motor requires grain bonding and SS forward seal disk, correct? Looks like an awesome load!

 

[jd2cylman]

So, it’s been brought to my attention that the weather on Saturday has the possibility of being less than ideal.
I’ll wait until Wednesday to look at the forecast again. Then I’ll post here and on the FB page if we want to change to Sunday. All input on this will be welcome.

 

[ChicagoDave]

The L1940 uses the SS forward seal disk, but I'm switching over to use the SS seal disks anyway since they're easier to clean. This one didn't call for grain bonding.

 

[WILDMANRS]

Anybody have a 5” lance ready to fly and up for a drag race ?

 

[jd2cylman]

Anybody have a 5” lance ready to fly and up for a drag race ?

Maaaaybe. I’ll try to get it prepped by the weekend. I’ve got a L850 already loaded. We’ll see.

 

[WILDMANRS]

Maaaaybe. I’ll try to get it prepped by the weekend. I’ve got a L850 already loaded. We’ll see.

I think i can match that

 

[jd2cylman]

You’re in luck. Got it prepped. I even attached the parachute to the av bay…
Yes, I almost forgot…

 

[StreuB1]

Sat looks sh1t still. Sunday looks to be windy......19mph in the forecast.

Does someone hate us?

 

[crossfire]

Sat looks sh1t still. Sunday looks to be windy......19mph in the forecast.

Does someone hate us?

The ATFE couldn't beat us in court. I think they found a way to create bad weather to keep us from flying.

 

[jd2cylman]

So.
The weather looks lousy for Saturday and less lousy for Sunday.
I’ll give it one more day and make a decision tomorrow late afternoon.
However, “she who must be obeyed” (SHMBO), has made plans for me on Sunday. I’ll call in the waiver and all that, but won’t be there.

 

[jd2cylman]

So…. Friggen weather.
We’ll see what tomorrow brings and make a decision tomorrow afternoon.
Club members will get a email tonight and tomorrow night. All others, check back here or at qcrocketry on book of faces…

 

[jFlds]

So…. Friggen weather.
We’ll see what tomorrow brings and make a decision tomorrow afternoon.
Club members will get a email tonight and tomorrow night. All others, check back here or at qcrocketry on book of faces…

Weather has definitely been a PITA this year

 

[jd2cylman]

So. Based on the current forecast, we’ll aim for Sunday.

 

[ChicagoDave]

Looking at the expected conditions it may be a bit on the breezy side. I'm only bringing my high thrust ratio motors. That L1940 should be good for 20+ Gs

 

[StreuB1]

Breezy and low cloud deck.

Thankfully both the Demon and the Nike-Apache are slated to stay below the expected clouds. Both are flying on Warp9 so should be good to go with a little wind.

 

[EBurg]

Fingers crossed for tomorrow..... anyone coming that has an extra J1299 they'd like to get rid of? Trying to stay under the clouds and Tim shows out of stock.

 

[WILDMANRS]

Guys just plan on the launch tomorrow. Tony is already out here ,worst case scenario everybody picks up there orders and we go to lunch after bs'ing a little.

 

[WILDMANRS]

If you are coming out to the launch and picking up an order please let me know so I can bring it

 

[StreuB1]

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[WILDMANRS]

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[jd2cylman]

Waiver is called in. You kids have fun out there. And be careful…

 

[jd2cylman]

So, how did it go? Inquiring minds wanna know…

 

[StreuB1]

So, how did it go? Inquiring minds wanna know…

The Ultimate Bloody Mary's at Flo's in Peru were amazing!!!

So was the K1999N!!!

We got hit by driving showers around noon and ran for the hills. It was pretty miserable out, everyone hiding in Tim's trailer for the most part. Decent time though. The Demon 150 dug up about 40lbs of quality Bureau County loam after being dragged 500' by its chute. I could be seen chasing it, coffee in hand.....it was a sight.

 

[WILDMANRS]

A few folks braved the wind and clouds to fly a couple .then the rain came in at noon and we called it