Pem Tech
Notorious Member
Recently, after whining about having no where to fly, Randy from MidSouth Rocketry Society extended an invitation to fly in Memphis this Saturday. Trudy and I loaded up the VW with several untested designs and nipped off yesterday afternoon.
Upon arrival we were graciously greeted by Troy, Burt, Marie, their daughter, Gary (I think because once again I forgot his name) and another young lady who's name I missed.
Yes, yes...
I am terrible with names...
Anyway, we were soon part of the fold and the burning of motors began.
These aren't all the rockets launched, just the few I got to photograph.
The first up was Gary-Greg-Jerry's (whatever his name was) Estes Maxi-V2.
She arched over too soon and here you see where the ejection charge fired.
(Marked by the circle.)
Luckily it wasn't damaged too badly.
Here is Burt's daughter displaying his very well done, Screemin' Green Meenie.
Here is Burt, his lovely daughter and myself at the pad, loading up the Arcturus. Randy is on the right, heading out towards us.
The Arcturus again, being loaded up to fly by me. This was to be her maiden flight, even though this is the second version built. Burt is supervising.
Dramtic on the pad shot by Trudy.
After three ignitors and three attempts to ignite an AT E15-4, it was tossed aside and replaced by a D12-3.
Success!
Up and away, steady as a rock.
Ejection
And a successful recover.
Here is a model built by Burt streaking off the pad.
Next up is Commander Willy's Red Rocket.
Lift Off!
AWAY!
As some of you may know, the fins on Commander Willy were a bit warped. Well, instead of a nice spiral, as I had hoped, we got this flight pattern.
This is the Sorta Saturn 7 Gemini lifting off for the very first time.
A beautifully stable flight.
ANd a successful recovery.
Last up is the USN Pharmacopia lifting off.
A lousy flight shot.
Unfortunately, the chute was packed too tight and she came in hot, scooping out a nice core sample.
All in all it was a successful day, and to top it off Randy took Trudy and I to supper at a great pizza place afterwards!
Thanks to the fine folks at the MidSouth Rocketry Society for allowing us to share in there launch day.
Upon arrival we were graciously greeted by Troy, Burt, Marie, their daughter, Gary (I think because once again I forgot his name) and another young lady who's name I missed.
Yes, yes...
I am terrible with names...
Anyway, we were soon part of the fold and the burning of motors began.
These aren't all the rockets launched, just the few I got to photograph.
The first up was Gary-Greg-Jerry's (whatever his name was) Estes Maxi-V2.
She arched over too soon and here you see where the ejection charge fired.
(Marked by the circle.)
Luckily it wasn't damaged too badly.
Here is Burt's daughter displaying his very well done, Screemin' Green Meenie.
Here is Burt, his lovely daughter and myself at the pad, loading up the Arcturus. Randy is on the right, heading out towards us.
The Arcturus again, being loaded up to fly by me. This was to be her maiden flight, even though this is the second version built. Burt is supervising.
Dramtic on the pad shot by Trudy.
After three ignitors and three attempts to ignite an AT E15-4, it was tossed aside and replaced by a D12-3.
Success!
Up and away, steady as a rock.
Ejection
And a successful recover.
Here is a model built by Burt streaking off the pad.
Next up is Commander Willy's Red Rocket.
Lift Off!
AWAY!
As some of you may know, the fins on Commander Willy were a bit warped. Well, instead of a nice spiral, as I had hoped, we got this flight pattern.
This is the Sorta Saturn 7 Gemini lifting off for the very first time.
A beautifully stable flight.
ANd a successful recovery.
Last up is the USN Pharmacopia lifting off.
A lousy flight shot.
Unfortunately, the chute was packed too tight and she came in hot, scooping out a nice core sample.
All in all it was a successful day, and to top it off Randy took Trudy and I to supper at a great pizza place afterwards!
Thanks to the fine folks at the MidSouth Rocketry Society for allowing us to share in there launch day.
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