Carl Campbell flew the new Space X FALCON with a B6-4.
This looks to be a well engineered kit, especially around the clear fins.
They snap in place for flight and remove for display.
The sunbeams shine through the fatback and ham hocks on the PIGASUS launch with a C6-5.
Even with the near calm winds it still drifted over the road into the adjacent field. Estimated altitude was 700'.
A dramatic Roger Smith photo.
Carl (DFR Technologies) sets up his DELTA HEAVY.
Even using Quest Q2G2 igniters one of the engines was late at ignition. I've seen a dozen of these Delta Heavy flights, this was the first that didn't make it to apogee. No damage and it'll fly again.
I finally flew the Quest ESCORT with a B6-4.
The added nose weight seemed to insure stability to an altitude of 350'.
Airing out the crispy parachute before flight didn't help it unfurl at ejection.
Who says rocketry is just for boys?
My also flowns:
Carded MINI BERTHA with a A3-4t. At launch I lost sight of it as it rose to an estimated 700'. Eagle-eyed spectators found both parts for me. The Kevlar line had burned through, it's easily repaired.
Carded SATELLITE INTERCEPTOR. A downscale from Bob Harrington. Great flight with a A3-4t engine. Streamer recovery.
CD SPOOL with a C6-3. A fun favorite - Reliable, stable and fast spinning recovery.
Roger Smith gets credit for all the good pictures!
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