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So far, the weather models are showing 5-6 mph.

and Fifth on Saturday.I have a single deploy PML Tethys (renamed Toothless) and a PML Habanero Sudden Rush, which will be my first attempt at dual deploy. They’re flying on CTI J210 and J280, respectively.I also am bringing the Dark…   Read more»

I’ll have some motors to fly…and maybe a rocket :)Edward

I’m bringing my ‘Quantum Twist’ on an H180A big Nuke on a J280 or J350and some G””s

I’ve got a D altitude shot planned for Saturday, wind permitting, for D-B Cooper. My more grandiose attempts will be at MHM.This will be a no-tracker flight, so if anybody could help me spot I’d appreciate it. Looking for 3500′-…   Read more»

I’m hoping to fly my 29mm 2 stage for the TRA record on Saturday if the winds are nominal and Wilke gets his bird back with the tracker so I can follow my flight. Sims to around 18k with “gulp”…   Read more»

I might chug along with an I216 shot of my own… though mine isn’t as glamorous (exposed rivet, conical cone, phenolic, thicker fins, etc.).Maybe we do Dr. J the honor of breaking the TRA record twice in one day? I’ll…   Read more»

I might chug along with an I216 shot of my own… though mine isn’t as glamorous (exposed rivet, conical cone, phenolic, thicker fins, etc.).Maybe we do Dr. J the honor of breaking the TRA record twice in one day? I’ll…   Read more»

I’m planning to come on Saturday, with my tower.Depending on the weather and how much I can get done, I may fly a carbon 38mm bird with the new CTI I216 motor, and a Raven altimeter in a new Featherweight…   Read more»

naming it the “Black Hole” might be touchy…Midnight Sun?

To quote John, “What is this thing called paint?”W

The old Stones’ song “Paint It Black” came immediately to mind. Would also sound pretty good over the PA prior to the countdown.

Yep. Can’t beat that.”Ah-ah child way you shake that thing,Gon’ make you burn, gon’ make you sting. “Sounds like a CG needs to be centered a bit better, though. 😉

You could go with movie titles… “Pitch Black”, “Deep Black”, … or “A Touch of Evil”… “Black Sun”… “Deathproof”, Satan’s Disciple… nah, I don’t like any of them.In the end, there is only one possible name… “Black Dog” (from the…   Read more»

Shadowlands.Edward

Black rockets are pretty cool – but they get hot.Remember to keep those baby’s in the shade while out in the field. My all carbon 3″ diameter rocket got almost too hot to handle while prepping it on a sunny…   Read more»

Good names John. If it was me I would drop the name Raven so that there would be no confusion with Adrian’s Raven altimeter.Note that I said “Raven, Shadow, Dark Star, Nighthawk, etc. are taken” – meaning I won’t use…   Read more»

I see that now…by fingers were working faster than the brain.

Good names John. If it was me I would drop the name Raven so that there would be no confusion with Adrian’s Raven altimeter.Note that I said “Raven, Shadow, Dark Star, Nighthawk, etc. are taken” – meaning I won’t use…   Read more»

Good names John. If it was me I would drop the name Raven so that there would be no confusion with Adrian’s Raven altimeter.