20 March Zoom meeting 22 March launch

Our first launch of the year will be coming up in a few weeks on 22 March with a zoom meeting on 20 March at 7PM.
John Kelley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: My Meeting
Time: Mar 20, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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As of now, launch on Saturday is a go. Set up at 9. Start launching at 10.. End at 5PM or earlier id weather is bad or no one is launching.

K motor max with waiver to 7000ft MSL, which is about 6000ft AGL.

Wind is showing 15mph from the wnw. 

Biggest problem currently is cloud deck at 300ft in the morning, gradually lifting throughout the day.

So dont plan on going too high right off the bat. I will get the cloud deck from Muncie airport when I call in the launch.

I will post an update tomorrow by 6PM with a final go/no go.
John

Launch tomorrow is a go. Ceiling may be low initially but should be well above the waiver before noon.
Set up at 9AM
 

Saturday's launch was cold and somewhat windy, but a good time.
The rocketry club from Rose-Hulman came up to launch their Student Launch Initiative but were unable since our 1515 rail was too short for them to achieve adequate speed off the rail.
We did have 28 flights with 32 motors burned, with 2 3 D motor clusters.
1/4 A 1, A 3, B 5, C 6, D 6, E 3, F 4, G 1, H 2, J 1
Jeff had the most flights with 6. 
Bruce flew three 3 rockets with 3D printed nose comes and fin cans,
Kevin and Ryan did their Level 1 certification flights. Congratulations! They both had a long walk for recovery.

Hope to see you all at our next launch on 19 April
John