Red Glare - What Are You Flying?

[UPscaler]

I didn't see a thread about Red Glare, so I thought I'd post up an ask. I just booked my flight out there and I'm excited about my first MDRA event! I won't be flying anything. However, I will be there filming for my youtube channel.

I know Dan Michael is flying the full-scale Patriot.

So, who's going to Red Glare and what are you flying?

Braden

 

[Antares JS]

I will be making my level 3 flight with my Seraphim either at the March 12th launch or at Red Glare.

 

[user 35280]

I will be making my level 3 flight with my Seraphim either at the March 12th launch or at Red Glare.

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What altitude are you expecting?

 

[Antares JS]

What altitude are you expecting?

Based on the K1000 shakedown performance, about 5500 feet.

 

[Banzai88]

What are the dates this year?

 

[Antares JS]

What are the dates this year?

April 1-3.

https://mdrocketry.org/red-glare/

 

[jmasterj]

I know Dan Michael is flying the full-scale Patriot.

Per Facebook, this is on hold till 2023.

Anyone know when the raffle(s) are held?

 

[Bat-mite]

This will be my first miss (other than the COVID cancellation).

https://mdrocketry.org/red-glare/ for all details. Raffle winner usually pulled at the banquet, I think.

 

[Antares JS]

Anyone know when the raffle(s) are held?

There is no banquet this year because of COVID. Last year, the raffles were held at random times throughout the day for a couple of things each, rather than all at once.

It's looking more like I will be scrubbing my Level 3 attempt this weekend and doing it at Red Glare due to the lousy weather forecast. Saturday is probably shot with rain in the morning and 20+ MPH wind in the afternoon, but there's still a chance Sunday will be okay if the wind forecast comes down.

 

[crossfire]

There is no banquet this year because of COVID. Last year, the raffles were held at random times throughout the day for a couple of things each, rather than all at once.

It's looking more like I will be scrubbing my Level 3 attempt this weekend and doing it at Red Glare due to the lousy weather forecast. Saturday is probably shot with rain in the morning and 20+ MPH wind in the afternoon, but there's still a chance Sunday will be okay if the wind forecast comes down.

What are flying for L3 flight?

 

[Bat-mite]

What are flying for L3 flight?

Post #2

 

[tOD]

Maybe the first flight of the Messier 65. Paid my dues and registration fees. Need to book a room and think about how much the 500+mile round trip will cost.

 

[crossfire]

Post #2

Motor?

 

[Antares JS]

Motor?

M1297W.

 

[crossfire]

M1297W.

Nice motor. Good luck

 

[Spitfire222]

I'm planning on being there April 2nd only. This will be my first Red Glare and only second time at an MDRA launch. I'm just planning some more flights with my MPR fleet to take advantage of the field size and get some altimeter readings for OpenRocket sims.

What's the launch cadence like at a Red Glare compared to a regular monthly MDRA launch? I think I got in 5 or so low and mid-power launches last night, and I'd love to go for more, considering how rarely I can attend. Thanks for any advice!

 

[Banzai88]

I'm planning on being there April 2nd only. This will be my first Red Glare and only second time at an MDRA launch. I'm just planning some more flights with my MPR fleet to take advantage of the field size and get some altimeter readings for OpenRocket sims.

What's the launch cadence like at a Red Glare compared to a regular monthly MDRA launch? I think I got in 5 or so low and mid-power launches last night, and I'd love to go for more, considering how rarely I can attend. Thanks for any advice!

The LP/MP/ and 1010 HP rails get a LOT of traffic on a Red Glare Saturday. Ques to pad up rockets can run 90+ minutes between launches on the long side, as low as 20-30 minutes on the short side.

 

[jmasterj]

My plan is to fly a lot on Friday and much less on Saturday so I can sit and enjoy the show.

 

[Antares JS]

My plan is to fly a lot on Friday and much less on Saturday so I can sit and enjoy the show.

Beware, the problem with that plan is that last year, Saturday was the only good flying day. Friday had high wind and Sunday was rained out. We could get luckier this year but have in your mind which rockets you really want/need to fly and which ones can wait for a launch at the Sod Farm. I ended up flying almost no LPR because I had to get in all the flights that were too big for the Sod Farm or wait until December.

 

[jmasterj]

Good point about the weather. Nothing I can do to control that, though, so I'll hope for the best. Definitely planning to fly HP only since I can't fly that close to home. Don't know what I can't fly at the sod farm because I'm a pretty low altitude flyer (and have never been there; Red Glare will be my second MDRA launch).

 

[Antares JS]

Good point about the weather. Nothing I can do to control that, though, so I'll hope for the best. Definitely planning to fly HP only since I can't fly that close to home. Don't know what I can't fly at the sod farm because I'm a pretty low altitude flyer (and have never been there; Red Glare will be my second MDRA launch).

The recovery area at the Sod Farm is not nearly as large and the BoD recommends limiting flights to 4000', I personally would recommend a 2500' limit, but that's just my opinion. If you're already a low altitude flyer it probably won't affect you too much to be honest. The Sod Farm is still perfectly good for most H & I flights and heavier J & K-powered rockets do fine as well.

 

[jmasterj]

Thanks for the tips. I have sent eh BoD's 4000' recommendation, but I appreciate your experience. I'm planning to go to 3000' at Red Glare but haven't yet passed 2000'.

 

[Bill S]

I'm planning on being there April 2nd only. This will be my first Red Glare and only second time at an MDRA launch. I'm just planning some more flights with my MPR fleet to take advantage of the field size and get some altimeter readings for OpenRocket sims.

What's the launch cadence like at a Red Glare compared to a regular monthly MDRA launch? I think I got in 5 or so low and mid-power launches last night, and I'd love to go for more, considering how rarely I can attend. Thanks for any advice!

I went to Red Glare for the first time last year. Launch pace was SLOW. I was only flying low powered rockets, and we basically got about one flight per hour. I wish the LPR pads could launch when ready, and not have to wait for the big boys, but thats not the way they do it.

 

[Banzai88]

I went to Red Glare for the first time last year. Launch pace was SLOW. I was only flying low powered rockets, and we basically got about one flight per hour. I wish the LPR pads could launch when ready, and not have to wait for the big boys, but thats not the way they do it.

One launch of a full rack per hour is about the average pace.

 

[jmasterj]

One launch per hour for LPR is definitely slow, but doesn't feel that slow (to me) for HPR.

 

[Bat-mite]

People should bring concerns to the BoD. Just because they've always done it one way doesn't mean it can't change.

 

[Bill S]

People should bring concerns to the BoD. Just because they've always done it one way doesn't mean it can't change.

I doubt that they would listen to the likes of me, a new member who only flies LPR rockets and isn't one of the boys.

 

[jimzcatz]

If I can get help from Braden for prep and recovery, I have a KBA M1450 for my Starleopard. I also Have a M2000 Dragonfyre from Preston if I'm feelin frosty.

 

[jimzcatz]

One launch per hour for LPR is definitely slow, but doesn't feel that slow (to me) for HPR.

Trust me, it goes much faster than that.

 

[Kane]

Going to launch my Wraith on an I154J (maiden flight) and then an I327DM assuming I can finish up painting (which is currently under way).