EVENT TWA & Woosh, Bong April 6-7

Woohoo! The first two day launch of the year at Bong! Combined TWA and Woosh; who's coming and what are you flying?

This weekend! I know I'm looking forward to it!!!

I’m aiming for Saturday. I have a few first flights I’d like to get in.
Two stage 1/5th scale Ute Tomahawk.
Estes Skydart II
Estes Hex

So is Saturday TWA and Sunday is WOOSH?

Planning to come Saturday (but later than I typically like to arrive).

I think it's both clubs, both days. Though I don't know the official formal logistics; I know TWA plans to be there both days.

I was told both clubs both days.
See you all.

Charles_McG said:

I’m aiming for Saturday. I have a few first flights I’d like to get in.
Two stage 1/5th scale Ute Tomahawk.
Estes Skydart II
Estes Hex

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I hope to be in attendance on both days. I have a Tethys Extended and a Level II certification attempt with a PML Tethys Extended. Does anyone know if any vendor will be in attendance? I need a couple motors and missed the deadline for Wildman's drop off at Bong. Alternately, does anyone know of a Chicago or Milwaukee retailer or source for HPR motor reloads that I can pick up on Friday or Saturday?

I might be there Saturday with some MPR stuff. Just wish I could fly my drone there for the photo ops.

Tobor said:

I might be there Saturday with some MPR stuff. Just wish I could fly my drone there for the photo ops.

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I’ve seen drones at Bong launches. At least east of the flight line.

I don’t know actual club, nor park, policy.

Maybe Sat? I’m 3500 miles away from my rockets to see what I have.

djs said:

Maybe Sat? I’m 3500 miles away from my rockets to see what I have.

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Blender drag race! I’ve got an E11 prepped for my 24mm version.

Super said:

I hope to be in attendance on both days. I have a Tethys Extended and a Level II certification attempt with a PML Tethys Extended. Does anyone know if any vendor will be in attendance? I need a couple motors and missed the deadline for Wildman's drop off at Bong. Alternately, does anyone know of a Chicago or Milwaukee retailer or source for HPR motor reloads that I can pick up on Friday or Saturday?

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Typically Wildman would be the sole vendor at the launches. Jackie from Wildman will be there, but she may or may not have "extras" beyond the pre-order/delivery stuff.

Unfortunately no brick and mortar high power motor dealers in the area.

If you know what you're after, several of us "regulars" have a motor stash we can share if you're in a pinch.

-Eric-

LPR pads planned? Or should I bring my own?

I'm still struggling to get something, at this point anything, in flyable condition.

Prepped and ready. Except for a 38-29 adapter.

Sagers - will be there Saturday. Gotta get out of the cave after a long winter hibernation.

Saturday looks like a nice day with low winds from the south. I think I’ll fly some MPR and give the ‘ol Chute Release a workout.

Tom

Ready!

Alphabet soup

H550
(3) H87 cluster = 504-I261 Imax
Kosdon J1000 Fast...airstarting (2) Loki I405's
CTI K740 C-Star
CTI L585 Imax

Can't wait!

Now for a few hours of sleep.

You actually find time to sleep? Jeez....

Been wanting to stage Bp F-15's for quite a while but there doesn't seem to be a "good" way to do it. So....When in doubt, just add power right? I picked up the Ascender and booster from our local Hobby Lobby bargain bin about 2 years ago. Passed on it at $35, couldn't resist the following week when I scored both for $24. Wanted a simple Bp. stager so I built it and discovered it's just too heavy so I lost interest. Yesterday, after fighting with electronics and balky Lipos for several hours so I could fly some bigger stuff, got frustrated and gave up for a bit. Perusing my motor stash gave me this idea. I've had 2 years to get this done and here I sit at 3:30 a.m. on launch day trying to cobble it together. Procrastination is apparently my forte...

It was a great day at the Bong. Many great flights. Hope Sunday is great as today was.

It was a great day. It looks like rain for tomorrow though. But now that the rockets are sprouting it should help.

I claim success, all four motors lit...

Wish I could have made it over there. Looks like the gang had an entertaining day...

Tobor said:

Wish I could have made it over there. Looks like the gang had an entertaining day...

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Looks like the rain's gonna stay to the south, if you can make it today, head on out.

Wallace said:

Looks like the rain's gonna stay to the south, if you can make it today, head on out.

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Figures the weather would hold, which is good for today's launch. But, I have church today. So no flying rockets.

A wave of patchy showers went through. You might not be missing anything.

Just started raining here (Lake Michigan shoreline) 2 minutes ago..

Six mid-power flights Saturday - all successful. Highest was a Ventris to 1971 ft on a G76. It’s fun using the JL Altimeter 3. Nice to see a graph immediately after.

Tom