GO February Battle Park Launch - 11th & 12th

[tHoagland]

The February Battlepark launch in Culpeper, VA is scheduled for Feb 11 & 12). The long-term forecast isn't great but we're hoping things will improve as the week goes on and updates posted here and on our website (battlepark.org). In addition to flights from our regular club members, we're also expecting exciting flights from High School and College HPR competition teams and its the time of year that TARC teams start their test flights. It should be a fun two days.

Details are available at battlepark.org.

 

[0011001100]

Is it a research launch or commercial? I'd like to bring my static test stand for static firing.

 

[Nathan]

If the weather holds up I plan to fly my 10 ft Formula 150 on a K940. Probably Sunday as the forecast stands right now.

 

[tHoagland]

Is it a research launch or commercial? I'd like to bring my static test stand for static firing.

All Battlepark launches are research launches. There shouldn't be any issues with doing for a static burn. I'd suggest checking in with the RSO or LCO pretty early after you arrive and let them know what your trying to accomplish so they can plan accordingly if you need any additional support.

 

[0011001100]

All Battlepark launches are research launches. There shouldn't be any issues with doing for a static burn. I'd suggest checking in with the RSO or LCO pretty early after you arrive and let them know what your trying to accomplish so they can plan accordingly if you need any additional support.

Thanks. Only been to Culpeper once before and couldn't remember. My system is fully self contained including pyro battery so I just need space.

 

[ben]

Is it a research launch or commercial? I'd like to bring my static test stand for static firing.

All of our launches are Tripoli and all are research.

 

[Theory]

Its going to be a good weekend. will work with the weather and fly em' as high as we can!

check out www.battlepark.org for additional info

 

[tHoagland]

The current forecast is better than yesterday. Let's hope that trend continues.

 

[tHoagland]

The Saturday forecast is starting to look pretty good! We're still a couple days out but if you're planning for only one day, I'd probably be thinking Saturday amd avoid the potential snow &rain on Sunday. We'll see how things go the next couple days.

 

[tHoagland]

The weather for tomorrow is looking great. We're expecting a good crowd and a fun day. If you're in the area, come fly!

Sunday's weather forecast continues to decline and has forced us to cancel the Feb 12th launch.

 

[Theory]

Tomorrow is definitely going to be a day out at Battlepark!!!!!

 

[tHoagland]

Great day of flying today! The winds cooperated and we had 68 flights. Including 9 new level 1 certifications. Looking forward to next month's launch.

 

[0011001100]

For those who saw my static fires, here is what the nozzle looks like after those two additional burns (had 1 previous burn on this nozzle). For reference I have attached a picture of it before any firings (and before I drilled the throat to the correct size).

 

[tHoagland]

We had so much fun yesterday, that we've decided to add an extra launch in February! Weather permitting, we'll be launching at Battlepark on February 25 & 26. Watch the website for updates.

 

[Hobie1dog]

I was hoping for pictures and videos.

 

[tHoagland]

I was hoping for pictures and videos.

Stay tuned. @Theory often posts a couple photos here after each launch.

 

[Theory]

Good morning all,

Some highlights from this weekend's launch: https://battlepark.org/?page_id=440

also a cool video of an upscale 2X29mm Duces Wild: