Adam and Steve was first on site at 10:30am shortly followed by Matt. Pads were set up, and then moved to allow the microlights to use the other runway.

We were very pleased to see Malcolm from Rockets and Things arrive in the afternoon, even [...]]]> The weather was not great, cold and far too windy.

Adam and Steve was first on site at 10:30am shortly followed by Matt. Pads were set up, and then moved to allow the microlights to use the other runway.

We were very pleased to see Malcolm from Rockets and Things arrive in the afternoon, even thought it was only a month since we last saw him, quite a few of us still were buying stuff, esp. as he had a new stock of aerotech .

There was a good range of flights, with everything being flown from A motors to H, microhybrids, 2 stagers, gliders and odd rocs.  Matt was the RSO.

A total of 19 flights.

In addition to flights, there were a few other note worthy happenings:

Howard showed us all how micro hybrids are supposed to work after last months efforts.

George was unlucky with his 54mm skyripper motor, a leak and some overly hard olives meant that he had to dump NOX twice. great to see you George and Paul, hope you come back next month as we need your expert guidence.

Adam flew a rocket. Just the one, but that’s an improvement.

“the committee” tested the new electronics for the deployment in their hybrids – and the electrons failed. thankfully the motor ejection charge was used as a back up.

Great to see so many new faces, with the guys from QEGS and a few new faces. Hopefully next month will not be so windy and you can see the bigger rockets fly.

and now the awards………………..

Best lawn dart:  Matt H, failed separation of a two stager.

Spectator award: David, and we all saw your rockets in your car!

Most flights: Matt.

Best flight: Adam, Sky Torpedo on an E.

Really award: Matt H– did you really think that top stage section of the orange rocket was going to be found.

Big bird: Matt’s lost in the clouds.

Range closed at 4pm – Saw the farmer to pay for the last three flying sessions.

Here’s hoping for clear skys and no winds for next month.

Matt Gillard

Matt was first on site at 10am and set up the pads.

We were very pleased to see Malcolm from Rockets and Things arrive, after along drive from down south. There were quite a few of us stocking up [...]]]> The weather man got it right and it was a near perfect day for rocket flying.

Matt was first on site at 10am and set up the pads.

We were very pleased to see Malcolm from Rockets and Things arrive, after along drive from down south. There were quite a few of us stocking up on motors and other bits and bobs. Hopefully Malcolm will come up any join us again later in the year.

There was a good range of flights, with everything being flown from A motors, to vintage NRC rockets, CHADs, lots of cluster, the new CTI Pro 24 motors, gliders, and Hpr. Matt was the RSO

A total of 28 flights (not including UKAYRoC)

In addition to flights, there were a few other note worthy happenings:

We all watched with some interest as Adam tried, tried and tried again with his micro hybrid – a true testiment to Adam’s OCD. Finally, at the end, a perfect ignition – so next month a rocket that uses it?

Matt had a Birthday and so brought some cake bars for everyone. Steve’s wife did one better where she sent Steve with lots of individual home made cup cakes in their own rocket design boxes – very nice. A BBQ was had, with sausages slowly being cooked to perfection- eventually.

Rare for the Twycross site, we lost rockets in the trees, and we very rarely lose rockets.

Malcolm showed off his new stock of CTI Pro 24mm range with a 3 grain demo in an Art Applewhite Scimiter – there’s some power in that motor, and Malcolm has got alot of them in stock – buy now, you will not be disappointed.

and now the awards………………..

Best rocket collection:  The wood,  (now has Steve’s bull pup, Matt’s pop pod, and Chris C’s rather nice upgraded Big Daddy )

Best lawn dart:  Dr Fish.

Spectator award: Adam – Seriously, fly a rocket.

Most flights: Matt.

Copper head award: Steve

Best flight: Malcolm’sPro 24 3 grain - just too powerful for a scimitar.

Really award: Dave – did you really think that nose cone clip would hold forever.

Big bird: Malcolm’s son with a H flight.

Range closed at 4pm.

Big thanks to those who helped tidy up and pack away.

Here’s hoping for clear skys and no winds for next month.

Matt Gillard

A good turn out was witnessed, with Tom from FOG, and Robert et al from Liecester Uni AstroSoc joining us.

Notable flights of the day were mainly provided by Tom who gave a very entertaining maiden flight of a TLP Rapier, giving a cartwheel [...]]]> Day started off a little breezy, but soon calmed by midday.

A good turn out was witnessed, with Tom from FOG, and Robert et al from Liecester Uni AstroSoc joining us.

Notable flights of the day were mainly provided by Tom who gave a very entertaining maiden flight of a TLP Rapier, giving a cartwheel or two, and a very impressive flight of a snarky on a (cough) D motor (cough) – got to love those D motors that burn for a lond time!!

Steve Mann failed to witness a few new enteries to the lawndart society, first was David’s “new motor” flight darting in, next was with a shock cord failure of a mean machine, giving a core sample, then there was Tom’s flights, then Andy had a parachute deployment issue that shortened a rocket by 4 foot.

Matt was joined by Drfish and Chris S on the longest walk of the day to recover a H fight of his Ariel.

Chris S and Dave drag raced two monocopters.

We had one motor failure with a D motor spitting its plug.

Day ended with the light failing at 1530hrs.

Dr Fish was first on the site, followed by Matt and Chris C. They set up the range and were soon joined by Adam, David (with two grandsons) and new visitors Simon and son.

The weather was lovely, next to no winds and not as cold as we had expected, [...]]]> First launch of the year.

Dr Fish was first on the site, followed by Matt and Chris C. They set up the range and were soon joined by Adam, David (with two grandsons) and new visitors Simon and son.

The weather was lovely, next to no winds and not as cold as we had expected, muddy underfoot.

A total of 26 flights were made, ranging from A to G motors.

The range closed at 15oohrs, thanks to Adam and Chris C for tearing down the range, the remaining flyers went off to McDs.

Awards:

Best flyer: Simon’s son, three perfect flights.

Best lawn dart: Matt destroyed a Big Daddy after anejection failure.

Best power prang: Adam’s only flight had a proto type rocket (wisdom) go horizontail 10 feet off the pad and spank the ground

Best Cato: A quest motor in dr fish’s Osso; no damage to rocket.

Best Core Sample: Dr Fish’s Vega had a separation issue, the core sample went for the road which only managed to destroy the top 3/4 inch so the rocket will fly again.

Big Bird: David had the biggest flight on a CTI G79 in a Bull puppy.

Most: Matt flew the most with 8 flights.

Despite the several mishaps, the other flights went very well. Most upsetting for the adults was that the children present didn’t put a foot wrong and their 5 flights were perfect. Chris C flew 6 perfect flights including a few new ones. Matt tested his CFM- Salute. Was great to see some new faces, and MRC hopes that you come back.

Alot of chat was had about Hybrids, as we have just aquired 5 new skyripper hybrid motors.

Thanks must go to those who have paid this year’s fees. – cheers Matt, Adam and Chris C. (the rest of you need to pay up!)

Next month’s launch in on the 11th – see you there.

MRC was please to see that two non members came; Mel and Paul. [...]]]> One could get annoyed by the number of times that the weather predictions have been wrong. This month the weather prediction was for rain and 17mph winds, the reality was that it was gusty at times, but flying was done all day.

MRC was please to see that two non members came; Mel and Paul. Both flew a range of rockets, with Paul flying some nice high power birds and Mel showing us some great flights, and he entered MRC lawn dart club, welcomed by Steve.

A drag race between Matt and Chris F was held, resulting in both of them cracking a fin on their Bull pups.

Dave flew his minnie mag on an I205,  – that rocket begs for a J, and will probably be the rocket Dave gets his level 2 on.

Chris F showed us how to reduce flight costs by lighting one motor on a 2 motor cluster…….. and the rocket still gave a good straight flight.

Chris C put some impressive Estes flights in with his Interceptor and Big Daddy – smart carbon fibre looking rocket.

Paul flew is glider twice, it does not perform like it did before he painted it.

Steve flew his truely amazing upscaled Gemini DC – it’s worth coming to a meeting just to see this rocket, unfortunately the H240 motor had a blow by, although the duel ‘chute rear deployment worked perfectly, just a bit too close to the ground.

Andy flew a range of mpr scratch builds using just a small part of his aerotech stash.

The AGM was held, chaired by Paul.

(Apologies for any flight that I forgot to mention).

End of the day came early, with rain clouds looming at 1500hrs.

The weather forcast was against us, as the forcast had predicted wind and rain. The reality was somewhat different with shorts and t shirt weather on the Sunday with a few showers on the Saturday.

UKRA held their AGM [...]]]> Midland Rocketry club hosted it’s third national event on the 16th to the 18th of September.

The weather forcast was against us, as the forcast had predicted wind and rain. The reality was somewhat different with shorts and t shirt weather on the Sunday with a few showers on the Saturday.

UKRA held their AGM on the Saturday evening.

MRC was very pleased to see its regulars, some old faces and some new faces.

Many flights took place, from A motors, all the way up to Malcolm from rockets and things L motor.

Two rocketeers passed their certification flights, Baz got level one and Matt got level two.

Rockets and Things were present to vend out kits, parts and more importantly motors.

MRC second launch site was used, which has an excellent recovery area with no hazards.

As with previous Midland Sky events, an excellent time was had by all, if you didn’t come because of the weather, you missed a good one.

The usual crowd were there, with some new faces and a lot of flights took place.

Notable flights was the hybrid launch from George and Paul, which had [...]]]> The weather was good, a little windy at first. the pads were moved to the other side of the brook as this field had had the crops removed.

The usual crowd were there, with some new faces and a lot of flights took place.

Notable flights was the hybrid launch from George and Paul, which had a few people thinking about breaking into hybrid. Adam flew his experimental rear ejection rocket, and became a new member of the lawn dart division, Dave B and Matt also joined the division with some less than perfect recoveries. Several new rockets took to the air, including two stagers and a few odd rocs. Andy continued to give his excellent scratch builds an airing. A piston launcher was used. Drag races were won and lost. Cluster rockets performed perfectly, and gliders flew flat. Overall, lots of low, mid and high power flights across a ranged of rockets

New GSE was tested, thanks to Steve for building a multi-launch low power controller and Matt’s new low power rack.

A BBQ was enjoyed by some.

Only down side was a few rockets being badly damaged, but if destroying a rocket upsets you too much, then you should take up stamp collecting.

Now we are looking forward to Midland Sky.

Big thanks for Alan for RSOing.

Tweet [...]]]> Well it was possibly the smallest turn out ever, quite a few members were on holiday. Flights still took place with Chris F and Andy sending up plenty of midpower rockets.

Unfortunately the rain started just before we arrived at the field. And the rain did not stop all day. Nevertheless, it was good to see some old faces and some new faces to MRC – sorry you guys didn’t get to fly.

As usual with bad weather, everyone ended up in McDonalds, [...]]]>  12th June 2011

Unfortunately the rain started just before we arrived at the field. And the rain did not stop all day. Nevertheless, it was good to see some old faces and some new faces to MRC – sorry you guys didn’t get to fly.

As usual with bad weather, everyone ended up in McDonalds, there was 12 of us, with other members phoning in and turning there cars around on the motorway.

The website was looked at. Level one rockets were discussed, as was George’s 54mm hydrid. Paul distributed some stock, mainly motors and tubes for Matt’s UKAYRoC teams for next year.

Hopefully next month’s launch will see good weather.