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| Gillespie Farms - February 12, 2005 - Photo Album The Sweetheart
Launch was a success despite the harsh weather forecast. Let that be a
lesson to those who let a few clouds keep them from having a good time.
A light drizzle just before the launch ensured there would be no danger
of a wild fire at Gillespie Farms. We should be this lucky all the time.
The
temperature was a pleasant 68 degrees but the winds were brisk, gusting
to about 15 mph. Several rockets landed in trees but all except Juan
Bazan's Baby Bertha were recovered. We should have sung "Rock-a-by
Baby", then the bough would break and down would come Baby (Bertha),
parachute and all. :) That was a long way to go for a laugh.
During the launch we got to test a new 4 position launch controller. It worked flawlessly. There
were 3 rocketers making 29 flight total. 8 folks in total attended the
launch including Matt Singer from New York, NY and Alec Soth from
Minneapolis, MN. Alec is doing a photographic art project and thought
our launch and it participants were good subjects. The launch wrapped
up just after 2 PM. Thanks to everyone for pitching in to packing up
the equipment.
After
the launch we retired to a great little Chinese/Mexican Resturant on
the south side of SA. I don't know the name or address because Ken made
us come in the back way. The Mongolian Beef is excellent.
Flights by Impulse: A - 8, B - 8, C - 2, D - 4, E - 6, F - 1Thanks
to Ken Gillespie for allows us to fly on his property and thanks to
everyone attending for pitching in to setup and pick up.
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