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The rocket gods were with us for most of the flights. Denver Center reports are positive and we should expect our windows to happen again at Oktoberfest. Build ’em big, build ’em strong and let ’em fly!!!

8) One of the great stories was about a flight that did not happen. Steve was there with his L3 bird ready for a L3 attempt. A large crowd of friends and family were there, and there was a lot…   Read more»

Not to brag, but the launch of my Croc-a-Do Sunday morning was epic. I stuck the landing and the East German judges only gave me an 8.5

Joe, that was so cool! I’d never seen anyone ever do that. 😯

Not to brag, but the launch of my Croc-a-Do Sunday morning was epic. I stuck the landing and the East German judges only gave me an 8.5There were really some amazing flights both days and the paparazzi were all over….   Read more»

Excellent, Steve.Another launch that was fantastic was Cliff’s Prometheus that flew just over two miles on a modified Russell Red N1850… and landed just on the other side of the road from the flight line. 8)sorry I don’t know who…   Read more»

Glad to see that the idea of the disconnect got some people thinking. When I was searching around on the internet for these I found about a million different patents for them I read that for some models the disconnect…   Read more»

I probably forgot someone. If I did, I apologize. I’m so grateful. It was a grand weekend

see you at MHM!

Don’t forget Conway’s igniter (my last one) that lit Casey Mae up!

I found a few kinds of parachute ground disconnect devices most of them rated for large cargo, possibly for hummers and tanks. The smallest one I’ve found is rated for 50-100 pounds and weighs only 3.5 ounces. Art and I…   Read more»

Sounds like a fun design problem. I could program a Parrot for the smarts to do the release after it hits the ground. On the mechanical side, on NASA programs we commonly use a split spool or a split nut…   Read more»

I want to say THANKS to a lot of folks for my M boost.Skuba helped me prep and track. Art’s services were absolutely invaluable in the motor assembly, as the liner was a bit short which made the upper closure…   Read more»

I’d be willing to kick in a couple hundred just on principle alone, some day I may have one that heavy and it would be nice to have something available….I have an idea that I will toss out on the…   Read more»

Beautiful flame paint job was Scott Harless’ bird – I’m sure we’ll see it fly sooner rather than later and really, most of the bigger projects weigh in over fifty pounds but the cost is rather daunting. Maybe a group…   Read more»

OUCH! I’m really sorry to hear about the carnage and personal pain…. I’m cringing just from reading about it. I was out at the tower helping with that launch setup when Art came back in and gave us the heads…   Read more»

Most excellant input Steve, Thanks.

Steve, that is really a great idea, and it would work. Very nice input.

Hey, sounds like quite an eventful launch it’s too bad I missed it! A similar thing happened to me recently when I launched my newest creation Poindexter on a K700 in the Black Rock desert. Picture Perfect flight and the…   Read more»

Wow, sounds like I missed a lot after I left. Wish I had been there to assist guys, sorry.Art I hope your hands are OK and it wasn’t too serious.Chris

I couldn’t keep up with Art and his brother, so I was only able to see things from a distance walking and running behind them. It was at that time I really wished I’d drank more water and put sunscreen…   Read more»

I didn’t get to see the damage to Art’s rocket, how bad was the road-rash?Beautiful boost though, I don’t think I’ve seen very many “straight as an arrow” flights like that.Great pictures Chris!!!!

Great teasers, Chris.The wide-angle shot of (John’s?) rocket on top of that enormous straight column of smoke is a work of art.