May 2016 Mill Springs Launch Report

Published on May 14, 2016

Although gusty winds had to be factored in on launch angles and recovery planning we had twenty-three participants come out to enjoy a beautiful sunny blue-sky day and accomplished ninety-two launches.  To accommodate the winds there were many streamers and tumble recoveries put to good use.  There were also many unique rockets including a Russian theme that brought the return of Dan’s Sputnik Too and Lee Miller’s Ruskie.  Felton had great success with multiple flights and recovery of his two stage Estes Astron Ellipitic II and the ever marvelous Purple Murple.  Herb Howe launched his Saucer 29mm on a G53-5 that roared loudly skyward while Jeff Eshbaugh launched his three stage Fliskits Trifecta on three A10-0Ts and Kevin Scholberg Fliskits two stage Frick and Frack performed well as did his Aerotech Initiator on an E30-4T (later successfully recovered from a tree).  John Chatham launched his Deuces Wild with two B6-4s taking it quickly off the launch pad and Jim Cain had an awesome flight of his Estes Mean Machine lofted by a E9-6.  Also of note was David Cain’s scale model of the Little Joe II launched with a B6-4.  There were many great launches to enjoy at this event.

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Motor ignition counts were as follows:

  • 1/4A – 1
  • 1/2A – 7
  • A – 33
  • B – 31
  • C – 14
  • D – 4
  • E – 7
  • F – 2
  • G – 1

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