Help Locating a Fellow Rocketeer from Argonia Airfest/LDRS out of Kansas City (I think)

[pyrobob]

So I met this guy back around 2005 at an Argonia launch. It may have been LDRS or Airfest (I'm leaning on Airfest). Anyhow, he had a beautiful Phoenix missile-like model that was literally built around the Aerotech 54-1706 motor, and roughly 4" in diameter and maybe 3' tall. Big motor, little rocket, at least for its time. It was a sun-seeking rocket that I'm pretty sure he said flew on K550's. Either he or a friend mentioned they literally cast their own aluminum fins, which in my mind was quite a feet, and that they were out of Kansas City (I think). Anyhow, I sure would like to remember who this guy was or find projects similar to it. It was a stunning piece that I'll never forget. He was roughly in his late 50's, maybe early 60's. Real nice and helpful guy. Thanks in advance!

 

[rfjustin]

Larry Mills, RIP

 

[mrwalsh85]

Larry was a fun guy to be around. Challenging at times, but overall, a neat guy to watch work his magic.

Did not know he passed. When did he pass away, @rfjustin ?

 

[rfjustin]

Larry was a fun guy to be around. Challenging at times, but overall, a neat guy to watch work his magic.

Did not know he passed. When did he pass away, @rfjustin ?

I called Tim L. for confirmation of his last name, it was years ago.

 

[BBrown]

I called Tim L. for confirmation of his last name, it was years ago.

Larry Mills was a great friend of the Kloudbusters. Just prior to him moving to California, he donated a trailerable high power pad he built to the club. It’s on the range every AirFest. It’s known as the Larry pad in his honor and memory.

 

[pyrobob]

Thanks gentlemen for the intel. Wish I had more time to spend with him. Sounds like a Kosdon kind of guy .