[Rockets] OROC 13 Nov Wilsonville model launch report

[Michael Ward]

The launch was a bit soggy, but thanks to Tim Ryerse, we all stay
relatively dry underneath the easy-up.  The wind was still, and was not
quite misty (I think it was Stefan Jones that described it as a lazy
fog), that eventually turned into some drizzle, and then stopped.  The
visibility seemed only about 400 or 500 feet. The first flight of the
day was Stefan Jones's ???dual??? at about 12:15.

We had xx participants, xx launches, a pair of distant onlookers for the
whole event, and a pair of more curious onlookers that joined us later
on, one hesitant saucer (launched by John Lygdnal), and one rocket that
got stuck in a tree (and provided a good deal of amusement-park-style
entertainment with all takers trying to knock it out of the tree with a
water bottle trailing a rope).  At one point we had 4 children present
at the same time: 2 girls and 2 boys.

Here are the usual launch statistics:

   Launches:            23
   Successful flights:  22      (1 unsuccessful landing)
   Flyers:              8
   Rockets:             16 
   Most Flights:        7       John Lyngdal
   Biggest Motor:       E15     Tim Ryerse


- Mike


On Thu, 2010-11-11 at 08:17 -0800, Keith Packard wrote: 
> Note -- this is on Saturday, starting at 12:00 as it gets dark by 5:00
> in November.
> 
> Oregon Rocketry is hosting a Model Rocket Launch event at Memorial Park
> in Wilsonville, Oregon on Saturday, November 13th, 2010. The range is open
> for flights between 12:00pm and 3:00pm, setup begins at 11:30am.
> 
> Class 1 rockets under the new FAR101 unmanned rocket rules include; (1)
> Uses no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant; (2) Uses a
> slow-burning propellant; (3) Is made of paper, wood, or breakable
> plastic; (4) Contains no substantial metal parts; and (5) Weighs no more
> than 1,500 grams (53 ounces), including the propellant. A through G
> motors are welcome, and even some H motors. You must however stay below
> our altitude limits. Conditions of the site mostly limit us to 1000 feet
> or cloud deck. Clear conditions and zero/low wind may permit higher
> fights. Ask the LCO if restrictions apply and approval for flight.
> 
> Join us. Bring the family. Bring some rockets and have a great time
> flying. No RSVP necessary, just show up. When you arrive at the park,
> turn to the left and follow the road into the South East section of the
> field.
> 
>  Wilsonville Memorial Park
>  8100 SW Wilsonville Rd.
>  Wilsonville, OR 97070
> 
> Fliers; all NAR rules apply, plus any additional rules / restrictions
> for this site. A fliers meeting right at the start, so everyone is on
> the same page for rules / restrictions. LCO tables are not for prep,
> please use the available tables in the prep area. This is a sanctioned
> launch event by National Association of Rocketry through NAR section 555
> OREO (Steve Tarr).
> 
> Support staff; We are planning to arrive 30 minutes early to set
> up. We'll have a six rod launch pad (has 1/8, 3/8, and 1/4" rods), and
> two LCO tables, flight line stakes, and a couple of launch
> controllers. We need extra tables for the prep area. We'll hold a fliers
> meeting right at the start, so everyone is on the same page for rules /
> restrictions.
> 
> The weather is supposed to be cloudy and there may be rain, so bring a
> rain jacket and waterproof shoes.
> 
> This is the next-to-last model launch of the year:
> 
> Schedules and other details for all of the the OROC launches can be
> found on the
> 
> http://oregonrocketry.org/cal/cal-launch.htm
> 
> I'll be heading for Taipei, but thanks to Mike and Stefan for
> volunteering to run the launch!
> 
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