BlueSkies 114 Report
May 12, 2017
Highland Sod Farm
Elizabethtown, KY

We had ideal conditions for the launch almost. The wind was from the Southwest at an estimated speed of 5-10 mph. The skies were slightly overcast with a few high ceiling clouds. It was warm but not extremely hot. A good day to shoot rockets. We had 5 fliers with 16 successful flights on 17 motors burned. The total impulse was 694.3 N-sec. (Aerotech J500J){38x344} .

Motor breakdown:
  • 1/8A - 0
  • 1/4A - 0
  • 1/2A - 0
  • A - 1
  • B - 2
  • C - 5
  • D - 1
  • E - 3
  • F - 4
  • G - 0
  • H - 0
  • I - 1
  • J - 0
  • K - 0
  • L - 0
  • M - 0

    Flyers and their Birds.
    Name Flights Comments
    Dennis Stevens 7
    1. Flip Flop (B6-4 Did not flip over.
    2. Quinstar (C6-0) Great Flight.
    3. Photon Disruptor (C6-5) .
    4. LOC Onyx (F36-6) Great Flight.
    5. Fric & Frack (B6-0 to C6-0) Great Flight.
    6. Air Show (C6-3) Good Showmanship.
    7. Minni Magg (I212SS) Great Flight. Chute Release was at 300'.
    Earl Branch 4
    1. Star Orbiter (E12-4)
    2. Ascender (F20.4)
    3. Hijacker XL (F42-8T)
    4. Strong Arm (F32-4T
    Desiree Magginnis 3
    1. Sandhawk (E9-6)
    2. CC Express (D12-5) Nose Cone and 12" Chute drifted away from rocket and was lost. Rocket recovered undamaged.
    3. Scout (A8-3)

    With the help of Ed Seward, Earl and Desiree and me took down and loaded up the equipment. Thanks for all the help and effort given. Come to our next launch and enjoy the fun.

    Our next Sport launch scheduled is June 16, 2018 at the Highland Sod Farm in Elizabethtown, KY .

    Launch Fees are $10.00 for HPR and $5.00 for low power per day
    Stay tuned to this web site for launch schedule updates.

    Dues for the 2018 season are now due at $10.00 for the year.

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