March 19, 2005 Launch Report

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Gillespie Farms - March 19, 2005

Our special launch was a success. The temperature was in the mid 70's and the wind was blowing from the Southwest at 5 mph.

There were 6 rocketeers making 33 flight total. 23 folks in total attended the launch including the Hilton family from Atlanta, GA. Wrapped things up around 1:30 PM. I apologize, because of a camera failure, there are no pictures of this launch. Thanks to everyone for pitching in to packing up the equipment.

Flights by Impulse: A - 7, B - 5, C - 8, D - 9, E - 3, F - 2

Thanks to Ken Gillespie for allows us to fly on his property.

Time	Name	Rocket	Motor	Recovery	Remarks
10:35	Tim Reidy	Starblazer X-20	A8-3	12" parachute
10:35	Juan Bazan	Big Pappa (Big Daddy bash)	F23-7J	Parachute	Very late ejection
10:45	Art Applewhite	6" Ultra Delta	D11-P	Aerobrake
10:50	Tim Reidy	Andromdea	B6-4	12" parachute
10:51	Gillen Burch	Wasp (Black and yellow stripes)	D12-3	Parachute
11:00	Juan Bazan	Fat Boy	C11-3	Parachute
11:05	Tim Reidy	Der Red Max	B6-4	12" Parachute	A beautifully crafted rocket
11:06	Juan Bazan	Fat Boy	C11-3	18" Parachute	Fast turn around
11:08	Gillen Burch	American Spirit	A8-3	Parachute
11:16	Gillen Burch	Cruise Missle	D12-3	Parachute	Main body tube is a paper towel roll and parachute is made from a Wal-Mart bag
11:20	Tim Reidy	Trident 2	B6-4	12" Parachute
11:20	Gordon Dial	Mach 12	C6-5	Parachute
11:21	Juan Bazan	Tootsie Roll	D12-5	12" parachute	Crashed
11:25	Art Applewhite	13mm Qubit	A10-PT	Aerobrake	NARCON 2005 version
11:25	Ken Gillespie	No Name	F62-4	8" & 12" parachutes
11:30	Gillen Burch	Gold Medal #1	C5-3	Parachute	Homemade parachute
11:40	Tim Reidy	18mm Spinning Qubit	C6-3	Aerobrake
11:45	Ken Gillespie	D3	D12-0/E9-6	48" Streamer	Booster motor failed on the pad, substainer motor CATO'd
11:51	Gillen Burch	Moon Rocket	C6-3	Parachute	Made at rocket camp at age 12
11:52	Art Applewhite	13mm Pyramid	A10-PT	Aerobrake
12:00	Gillen Burch	Milky Way	C6-3	Parachute
12:05	Tim Reidy	Scorpius	A8-3	12" parachute
12:06	Juan Bazan	V-2	E28	18" parachute	Impressive flight
12:15	Juan Bazan	Pheonix	D12-5	Parachute
12:25	Tim Reidy	Mars Snooper	B6-4	12" parachute	Broke a fin, easily repaired
12:30	Art Applewhite	18mm Cinco	AT-D13W	Aerobrake	Igniters failed twice, third time was the charm
12:30	Juan Bazan	Big Daddy	D12-5	Parachute	Ejection at tree top level
12:30	Gillen Burch	Scratch built Saturn 5	E30-7T	Parachute	Body tube made from recycled Paper towel roll and parachute from a Wal-Mart bag. Great flight!
12:35	Tim Reidy	13mm Delta	A10-PT	Aerobrake
12:45	Tim Reidy	12mm Stars and Stripes Original Flying Saucer	D11-P	Aerobrake
12:55	Tim Reidy	Strikefighter	B6-4	12" parachute
13:00	Tim Reidy	Torrellian Invader	A8-3	12" parachute
13:14	Juan Bazan	SR-70 Blackbird	C6-3	12" parachute

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