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.
