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The Adept22 reported 9,800 feet, which seems low to me. I won't be able to pull the data off the Pico until Monday, so I'll see what that says . Anyway, got all the pictures and another video that Rissa and I took. So it is time to share the fun and excitement we had.

The excitement started about 7 miles out from the launch site. I saw some flashy Red lights behind me. Apparently I was going 55 in a 30 zone (although Rissa and I did not see any signs that said the speed limit was reduced from 55). The cop was very nice but he was concerned about the missile components I had in the back of my car. So he apparently called for backup and asked if I could pop the hatch open. I said sure, and then asked if he minds if I come out and show hi and he said sure. So after convincing him that there is no danger to myself and others, and the State Police trooper who showed up was familiar with the rocket launches, he let me go. He even said he'll have to take his kids there to watch

After arriving at the launch, using the prota-potties, talking to Robert DeHate and Dan Michael, and getting something to eat, I begain prepping the Rissa Rocket. It took several hours to complete. Took my time, followed the check list, went over my notes. I wasn't nervous, just wanted to make sure everything went right. Once it was all done, Dan Michael said I am on the next outing to the away cells

Once we got out to the away cells, we found out that there was three unistrut rockets on the truck, and only two unistrut rails. So we flipped a coin and I called it . So I got to go and the third had to wait till we freed up the pad.

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Turning on the electronics.

Rissa and I pose next to the rocket before flight.

The main chute got tangled which prevented it from opening all the way, but the rocket still had a safe landing with no damage to the vehicle. Here I am expecting the rocket to determine why the chute got tangled. Basically the shroud lines did not completely pull free of the D-Bag.

Got a little dirty but other than that, not even a scratch! I don't remember his name, but I want to thank the gentleman here who drove me out all the way to the edge of the field even though he spent a huge chunck of the day getting his rocket out of the "Patriot Fin" tree line. It landed pretty much right where I thought it did, and was accessible from the main road.

Both Robert and Dan agreed that even though the main chute did not open fully the rocket was still able to land safely and was recovered without damage. Both signed my paper work, and I look forward to future flights. I told Dan, I have always wanted to fly a M1939 . Hopefully next time I go, I will be married to Rissa

Congratulations!

I've enjoyed watching the thread,... and am very happy for you.

Huge congrats, Doug! I wish I could have been there to see it.

It's a bummer that they messed up on launching it, but you'll see the next flight, that's for sure! Definitely fly the M1939W next time. It is one hell of a motor!

Lookie what I got in the mail

"Expires 8/31/13"

They want to make sure you don't screw up in the next month and a half.

billspad said:

"Expires 8/31/13"

They want to make sure you don't screw up in the next month and a half.

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LOL Bill. I been a member of NAR since Aug 1989 .

Great feeling when that card comes in isn't it!

Congratulations Doug!

You're welcome for the help recovering your rocket. Hope to see it fly at Red Glare this fall.

Scott
MDRA

dixontj93060 said:

Great feeling when that card comes in isn't it!

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I was checking the mailbox every day since about a week after the launch . Now if only the pictures get posted... Dying to see if they got shots of my rocket

Got the URRF Dvd in the mail today. They didn't get any videos of it's flight . Unless its on part of the dvd I have not seen yet. Anyway, they did put my interview on the DVD. They gave me permission to post it

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