2019 finally got off to a roaring start with a great turnout for the January SoAR launch event in Dawsonville. Participants were met with a sunny blue sky but gusty chill winds from the west. Nonetheless there were seventy-two launches by twenty participants that included many mid-power rockets that streaked skyward to some neck challenging altitudes.

Of special interest was Dan’s spectacular flight of his Apogee “F With Multiple D Pods” that blasted-off with a cluster of F and D motors and T.J. Frishe launched his striking Deuces Wild with a pair of B6s. Pierce sent up a two stage Estes Spirit on a D12/B6 then again on a D12/C6 that was likely seeking 1000 feet or more.  Leaor returned with his Fliskits Decaffeinator and challenged the gusty winds by installing an E12 and then attached a glider to the contraption. All went exceptionally well and was great fun to watch in flight.

For other mid-power action,  Chris Ruthruff brought out his scratch-built AN-01 with a G78 (unfortunate CATO), Allen Isdell and Kevin Scholberg had their LOC IVs on G54 and G74, Joseph launched his Binder Design Jackhammer with a G70, and Dan flew his LOC ISIS with a G54. [Photos by Kevin Boyd]  [Additional Event Photos]

Motor ignition counts:

• 1/4A – 1
• A – 8
• B – 21
• C – 8
• D – 15
• E – 13
• F – 7
• G – 5