MDRA Higgs Farm Launch Jan. 12, 2019 pics.

[Bat-mite]

We had some incredible fun at the farm today. I launched my MegaNuk; Nathan launched his Cowabunga Mammoth and his Higgs Farm replica. Tom C. launched his Yellow Submarine on an O12000, which left a crater in the ground.

There was a cool level 3 project featuring a 11% scale model of a Russian missile, complete with its own rolling launch pad.

One Bad Hawk and Performance Hobbies were in attendance. Video of the above launched will be posted to the MDRA YouTube channel in time. I'll add links here when available.

Meanwhile, here is a shared link to my pics. https://photos.app.goo.gl/n1EgcZsFcUwCYEXZA

Please feel free to ask questions!

 

[0011001100]

Was a fun launch for sure. I got my first EX motor off the ground and at future launches will be flying them more. Can't wait for red glare now

 

[crossfire]

We had some incredible fun at the farm today. I launched my MegaNuk; Nathan launched his Cowabunga Mammoth and his Higgs Farm replica. Tom C. launched his Yellow Submarine on an O12000, which left a crater in the ground.

There was a cool level 3 project featuring a 11% scale model of a Russian missile, complete with its own rolling launch pad.

One Bad Hawk and Performance Hobbies were in attendance. Video of the above launched will be posted to the MDRA YouTube channel in time. I'll add links here when available.

Meanwhile, here is a shared link to my pics. https://photos.app.goo.gl/n1EgcZsFcUwCYEXZA

Please feel free to ask questions!

Looks like you had a great launch. Anyone get pictures of Nates big Cow?

 

[Bat-mite]

Looks like you had a great launch. Anyone get pictures of Nates big Cow?

Well, there were the ones I took. Video will be forthcoming. Nathan, I'm sure, has plenty.

 

[Bat-mite]

Videos are up! Thanks, Peter!

Nathan Cowabunga Mammoth



Bat-mite MegaNuk



Tom C. Yellow Submarine (love that landing)



Tom C Higgs Farm Square (and that landing)



Annual Christmas Tree Launch (WARNING! profanity in the background music)



For those offended by the Christmas Tree launch, please feel free to start another thread and put comments there. Thanks.

 

[crossfire]

Why risk such a great launch site to fly a tree? Great rocket flights. I did not read fine print about making comments on tree launch before posting this. Hope no one is offended by my post.

 

[Bat-mite]

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Why risk such a great launch site to fly a tree?

I'm not here to field comments on the tree launch.

 

[Lawndart]

What was the temp on the field. You guys are crazy and I hope to join you when it gets a bit warmer.

 

[0011001100]

What was the temp on the field. You guys are crazy and I hope to join you when it gets a bit warmer.

Warmer than last year by a couple degrees. Still cold enough to cause igniters to cry.

 

[Bat-mite]

What was the temp on the field. You guys are crazy and I hope to join you when it gets a bit warmer.

In the high 20s in the early part of the morning; but with all the work needed to get set up and such, it went by quickly. After lunch it got close to 40. Hats and gloves were coming off. I wouldn't want to be standing around in those temps, but I am active from the moment I get there till I leave. I always bring a chair but never sit in it.

 

[Andrew_ASC]

Thanks for posting. I’ve been daydreaming of launches but no local waivers up yet.

 

[DAllen]

For those offended by the Christmas Tree launch, please feel free to start another thread and put comments there. Thanks.

Hope no one is offended by my post.

I'M OFFENDED BY EVERYTHING

AAAAHHHHHHHRRRRGGGG I'M TRIGGERED


Seriously Crossfire...Batmite asked you start another thread. That's not at all an unreasonable request.

 

[Andrew_ASC]

Anyone got a video of the Russian Missile L3!?!!

 

[Andrew_ASC]

How do you get the launch lugs/rail buttons on the tree?

 

[0011001100]

Anyone got a video of the Russian Missile L3!?!!

There is video on the mdra facebook group, not sure if its public or not though.

How do you get the launch lugs/rail buttons on the tree?

Most use zip ties to hold them on the rail

 

[Nathan]

How do you get the launch lugs/rail buttons on the tree?

II have seen various methods. I screw rail buttons to a small board and then attach that to the tree with hose clamps.

 

[Bat-mite]

I'M OFFENDED BY EVERYTHING

AAAAHHHHHHHRRRRGGGG I'M TRIGGERED


Seriously Crossfire...Batmite asked you start another thread. That's not at all an unreasonable request.

Absolutely not offended by Gary or anyone else. But since I am not a board member of MDRA, I am not a spokesperson for the club. I know there are many people who disagree with the safety and ethics of the tree launch, and I have no opinion one way or the other. I have an artifical tree, and I have never launched one. I'd rather launch a rocket. But the tree launch is a tradition, it is enjoyed by many, and the videos are fun(ny) to watch.

People are welcome to share their thoughts pro or con, but I'd prefer it not be in this thread. I can just avoid the other thread.

 

[Andrew_ASC]

My friends who aren’t even into rockets think the tree launch is one of the coolest and awesomest things they’ve ever seen.

 

[crossfire]

I'M OFFENDED BY EVERYTHING

AAAAHHHHHHHRRRRGGGG I'M TRIGGERED


Seriously Crossfire...Batmite asked you start another thread. That's not at all an unreasonable request.

Not unreasonable request at all. I just didn't read that part of his post until I made my post.

 

[5x7]

I have flown trees here about 5 times and if I remember the Landowner was there for most if not all of them. He has been very supportive of all the activities, and of course this is where the biggest projects in the country have been flown. Trees are flow from the far rack as MDRA is very careful about safety.