The July 14th Mills Springs launch event started with a thirty-minute delay as dreary skies and rain slowly cleared the area. Once the field was setup, the morning continued to improve and before long the launch pads became very busy. There were over thirty-two participants (and an assembly of cub scouts) who accomplished over 130 launches. Coyote Rocketry (Keith) also supported this event.

Roman sent up his Estes Goblin on a D12 into the lower troposphere to check the cloud deck and help determine that conditions were safe for the subsequent onslaught. Gabriel’s scratch-built Sputnik was launched on an A10 and made an impressive three-point landing. Joseph tried-out his 3D printed Whirl and Hurl on an E11 and had such success that it was followed by two more launches. Glenn flew his Aerotech Mirage on a G77 which really impressed the scouts to see such a large rocket leave the pad. Kevin also took advantage of the improved weather conditions with his LOC IV launched on a F50.

Bill provided a much-improved sound system for this event and spent most of the day at launch control. Thanks Bill! And much thanks to all of those who helped setup and take-down the equipment.  Pictures from the event.

Motor ignition counts (does not include some of the scout launches)
A – 25
B – 26
C – 21
D – 13
E – 9
F – 3
G – 1