I wouldnt mind a T-Shirt when and if I ever make those altitudes.

I'm not an EX flier, but I did chuckle when I read the question about using EX for the club:

I want to use an EX motor, can I still join?
Commercial motors provide a reliable tested standard for more reliable flights and are recommended both for reliability and safety.

Extremely reliable.

I'd certainly do it.

Warren

Sure, I would do it 🙂

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and document the event. Getting it up there isn't as hard as getting it back in one piece to repeat the feat. Once isn't enough - second time's the proof. Just my spin on it.

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and document the event. Getting it up there isn't as hard as getting it back in one piece to repeat the feat. Once isn't enough - second time's the proof. Just my spin on it.

You know, I think the Space Shuttle has spoiled you. Back in the old days, if they just got one little piece back they were happy. With the Corona Project it was the "film canisters" With the Satun V it was that "little part at the top, that had the guys in it" Now you just want the whole rocket back all the time for sucsess! 😉

I'm not an EX flier, but I did chuckle when I read the question about using EX for the club:

I want to use an EX motor, can I still join?
Commercial motors provide a reliable tested standard for more reliable flights and are recommended both for reliability and safety.

Extremely reliable.

The interesting thing about the Extreme Altitude club is it doesnt matter what motor or rocket you fly to get there... commercial or EX. I think the only rules I put in is that it needs to be flown legally and documented by witnesses.

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and document the event. Getting it up there isn't as hard as getting it back in one piece to repeat the feat. Once isn't enough - second time's the proof. Just my spin on it.

hmm... I've thought about this a bit. I think I'd like to keep it at 10k feet (2 miles). I think this is a good starting number for two reasons... first, its a moderately difficult altitude to obtain in that it can be done, but requires some effort and second that it allows for the word 'extreme' to have some application. if it were 1,000 feet or 5,000 feet its not quite so extreme.

currently my highest flight is 8,800 feet, so I'd be going after the 10k club myself and it gives me something to strive for this summer.

It seems several of you are interested in the idea and that I should figure out a way to keep it going.

Here are some thoughts I have on how to better promote it:
1. have a section in every issue of extreme rocketry listing members of the club (until it becomes to large to do so... then figure out a way to display it in reduced way)
2. more press releases on ROL/RocketryPlanet about it
3. get some members from local club to fill some of the slots to get the ball rolling.

any thoughts on how to better promote it?

I think it's a great idea Brent and think it'll definitely catch on with the altitude pigs amongst us - like me for instance. A T-shirt is a great idea. You could also put up a page with names and/or TRA/NAR numbers showing who was in each category.

Warren

i love the idea, most of the reason i want to go big is to go for altitude. otherwise i'm happy with the little lpr rockets. so sign me up whenever the club comes along!

hmm... I've thought about this a bit. I think I'd like to keep it at 10k feet (2 miles)

Brent, I think it is great to start at 10K, but I would still suggest tighter increments thereafter. For me, 15K was probably 4X as hard as 10K and 20K was probably 4X or 5X as hard as 15K. I've tried numerous times to get to 25K, which I have never done with clean recovery. Right now I'd say -- for me -- that 25K is many times tougher than 20K.

Against that backdrop, I'd suggest more than 10K / 20K / 30K. If someone flies to 15K-16K, then they have accomplished something. I'd be fine with 2, 3, 4+ miles as well.

I personally feel that clean recovery is the key. Getting parts up there is one thing -- getting them back in good shape is quite altogether different 😯

hmm... I've thought about this a bit. I think I'd like to keep it at 10k feet (2 miles)

Brent, I think it is great to start at 10K, but I would still suggest tighter increments thereafter. For me, 15K was probably 4X as hard as 10K and 20K was probably 4X or 5X as hard as 15K. I've tried numerous times to get to 25K, which I have never done with clean recovery. Right now I'd say -- for me -- that 25K is many times tougher than 20K.

Against that backdrop, I'd suggest more than 10K / 20K / 30K. If someone flies to 15K-16K, then they have accomplished something. I'd be fine with 2, 3, 4+ miles as well.

I personally feel that clean recovery is the key. Getting parts up there is one thing -- getting them back in good shape is quite altogether different 😯

I would agree too. 10k is a good place to start, with increments of 5k there after.

Except for the cost of creating the different logos and having to stock the different shirts or stickers or coffee cups or whatever.

Warren