And it looks promising to be my first launch of the year. Weekends around here have just been brutal from a weather standpoint, but after some chance of light snow this afternoon, the forecast is sunny until Sunday. This is a cornfield launch, but for the most part I'm focusing on first flight rockets and a couple of others that haven't flown in a few years. The lineup of birds I've prepped is pretty ambitious, but all they will need is an ignitor and a plug and they'll be flight ready.
*Estes - Red Nova D12-5
*FSI - Dart C6-5
*Estes - Astron Apogee II B6-0/B6-6
*Estes - Farside X C6-0/B6-0/B6-6
*Semroc - Point B6-2
*Semroc - Penetrator C6-5
Estes - Andromeda C6-5
*Estes - Star Warrior D12-5
*Ebay - Cobra Kai 3xC6-5
*Estes - Beta (Ebay) A10-0T/A3-4T
*Fishhead Rocketry - Maverick XL D12-5
*Fishhead Rocketry - Mega Mighty Moe D12-5
Fishhead Rocketry - Satellite Interceptor 1.36X D12-5
*Fishhead Rocketry - Sky Jart D12-5
*Stickershock - Mystery Max E12-6
*Centuri - Zebra II B6-4
*Estes - Goblin 18 C6-5
*Semroc - Midget A10-0T/A3-4T
*Semroc - LAUNCH Missile C6-5
Semroc - Squire C6-5
Semroc - Thunderbee A10-3T
Estes - Satellite Interceptor cluster 3xC6-5
U.S. Rockets - STUB 2.2 E12-6

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark

I've got my eye on a weekend launch too also the first of the year. Sunny, low winds and a high of 48.
No quite as ambitious though ... probably burn about 10-12 motors.

Launching a FSI Dart on a measley C6-5 is almost ILLEGALLY low-power based on design intent.
Last summer I launched my Astron Beta on a 1/2A3-0T to 1/4A3-3T. Flight was great.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, and HAVOC !

I know, but it's an original FSI bird and the 24mm motors don't fit without peeling. I have enough issues with 24mm motors, so I made myself an adapter. I think I've had this bird for five + years, so I've gotta do something to get it off the unflown list.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark

Actually, I cloned a Dart several years back and flew it at NARAM 55 on a C11. (It was going to be an E9-8 flight, but the winds kicked up and the field was fairly small.) Dead straight boost and push your luck recovery. I tried it again last year on an E12-6 and it took a turn at 150' mark and went horizontal into a grove of trees behind the flight line.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark

I launched mine on a 1/4A3-0T booster. It staged before it cleared the rod!

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I love sanding.

The original FSI Dart had an oddball 21mm mount.
Did not realize it was an original. Figured it was a 24mm clone.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, and HAVOC !

I have an original motor that came with it as part of the display base, but I kinda like having it. Just an A4, I believe.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark

How’d I read this thread and not notice this until today? You actually had 1/4A and 1/2A motors? Wow, I am shocked!

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp

I like to fly AND recover all my rockets.
If the field is small (and it was), I adjust power accordingly.
That said, if the field is large, I usually max power.

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When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!!

Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't !
Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY.
ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, TURMOIL, FIASCOS, and HAVOC !