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Alternate:2 rockets. Combined mass of XYZ. One rocket must weigh twice the other rocket. Total motor impulse combined of XYZ/4. Combined altitude goal of XYZ*2. Each rocket much reach an altitude of XYZ/2.Example.2 rockets, combined mass of 500 grams. Total…   Read more»

We’ve all lost another legendary hero. MSC definately had the Right Stuff!

Ok, just wondering, April I guess? Have a good weekend.! 🙂 Maybe see you at a Winter launch.

I would think that we could clean the equipment up before one of big launches next year. No use to clean it and then have it get wet and dirty at the winter launches.Edward

Altus Metrum – http://www.altusmetrum.org/Bdale and Keith offer up about the best options going, if they are back at it. Bdale lost most of everything in the Black Forest Fire but has been recovering nicely. Local and very much a flyer.

This was posted in September. Main PageNO GO for OKTOBERFEST 2013Wednesday, September 11 @ 1316 MDT by jhinton (148 reads)Club News Members and Friends,NO GO for Oktoberfest. In spite of the recent moisture we’ve received, dry conditions on the prairie…   Read more»

If you’re willing to go to Longmont, the fire department issues permits (at least for city residents) to fly model rockets in the city without any hassles. I’ve had one for the past two years. They’re free, and good for…   Read more»

I used to launch at Hughes Stadium. I asked Facilities and they were cool with it – even came out for a few launches. Then someone up the food chain didn’t like it and didn’t allow me. This was a…   Read more»

Possibly the Hughes Stadium property, owned by CSU. There is a dirt and gravel overflow lot near the disc golf course that I’ve seen people use. But I’m unaware as to the legalities or permissions needed. (forwarded to Kirk’s email)

In regards to the outreach in Fort Collins.You will probably have to find a private landowner who would allow you to do this. It is illegal to fly almost anything in public parks in Fort Collins. You might be able…   Read more»

It was a go last time I heard. I thought it got mentioned in the O’fest cancellation e-mail.Edward

Of topic, but the arctic minimum ice pack is up this year as compared to last year, but still well below the average areal coverage.

Don’t you mean global cooling? The polar arctic ice pack is reported in recent days to have exploded in size. Can global warming cause this?

With global warming, wait, climate change, wait, some trendy name to motivate the masses and redistribute wealth the past 4-5 years the term ‘Fly early and fly often’ has been true. Best to fly at the beginning of the season…   Read more»

I will not be at any launches for the rest of the year. (gun shows every weekend where I sell my products), I would offer that the formerly brown spots in my front yard are now bright green. I would…   Read more»

I have a friend who does oil work out on the Pawnee and he said their rig by Grover has seen over 4″ of rain this week.Edward

Looking at the maps and looking at the data from ground stations, it would appear that both launch sites have received more than 2″ of rain this week. too bad it is too late.

For those doing the rain dance – you can stop now. I’ve had over 4″ here in Fort Collins. Just last night in Aurora my parents got 4″+ with over 12″ since Monday. Next year please do the dance so…   Read more»

The higher grass (what there is of it) is bone-dry, and the Buffalo Grass is like walking on toast. I don’t think any amount of rain will green it back up at this point.

No, No wait! It is supposed to rain this week! The weather patterns are changing. It might be moist on the prairie. (Of course, I do not know what I am talking about, I am working weekends myself and will…   Read more»