The cool temperatures and windy conditions were no match for the amount of enthusiasm that arrived at the November 13th Mill Springs launch event. Cub Scouts from three Packs came ready to load the pads at the 8:00 start time. For the next few hours, it was incredible nonstop action. There were plenty of A, B, and C engines taking rockets to various altitudes; many of these being recovered in the adjacent fields as the steady winds from the northwest keep recovery chances interesting no matter what the launch angle. Terry Bliss setup a prep and repair table that helped many first timers solve technical and safety issues prior to approaching the RSO for pad assignment. This support was extremely helpful as it allowed the flow of participants to move smoothly from RSO to the pads once their rockets were ready and finally checked for launch. Total launch count for this event was 244 (wow!)
Once the scouts were done by mid-morning the pace slowed down and a more typical launch event was underway. Leaor kept things exciting with his Rocketarium Vortico launch on a D9 then again (and finally) on a F39. He also got in a 3rd flight of the beautiful Fliskits Tesla with a C6 for power. Robert Harris tempted fate (and won) with his Dynastar Rising Star launched with a D12 and gave spectators a glorious (and loud) flight with his LOC Cool Spool on a F67.
A few photos from the event [here]
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