At the February Mill Springs launch event there were 110 launches accomplished by twenty-three participants. Very light winds, cool temperature, and slightly overcast skies encouraged a steady pace of activity out on the pads throughout the afternoon.

Mike Nehez launched his unique Apogee Long March CZ-2E and Long March Three (scale models of China’s satellite launch vehicles) and an impressive scratch built Little John. John Lawrence brought out some very distinctive models including a Squirrel Works sci-fi classic Spacecruiser FFE and an Excelsior Gooney Bird Zero each flown on B6-4s.

Kevin Scholberg conducted drag race comparisons of Estes C6 versus Q-Jet C12 motors to determine characteristics that may be suitable for his many unique launch vehicles (a full report expected at the upcoming Rocket Talk meeting).  [Event Photos]

Motor Ignition Counts:

• 1/2A – 1
• A – 26
• B – 46
• C – 25
• D – 6
• E – 6
• F – 2