Atkinson Scout Rocketry 2023
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- Published: Saturday, 13 May 2023 17:04
- Written by Alan S
Atkinson NH Cub Scout Den 95 attended a build session in late March and a held a launch on 16 April 2023. The build included Estes model Alpha, Viking and Generic (plastic fin can). All launches were drag race from 4 low power pads set-up in a bull pen with barrier tape. Four adult scout leaders loaded the pads and the scouts did a group count down to launch with 4 scouts pushing the buttons. There were about 60 flights on mostly A and B motors, and a couple C motors. There was one A motor CATO blown nozzle brought forward and we filed a MESS report. The launch proceeded very smoothly thanks to the organization provided by the adult scout leaders with only a few lawn darts. Photos in the gallery.
Temps were in the 40's most of the day, the sun never showed up and strong winds blowing toward the powerlines meant no high power flights and no flights above 1000 ft. But it was still a great start to a new CMASS season! There were somewhere around 50 to 70 people as the maximum in the early afternoon. No college teams as there were no high power flights allowed; but all the regulars were there with a few new faces.
Mandalorian made an appearance and a pretty neat Tootsie Roll rocket from Scott Clement. Howard made two gallant tries with Apogee's RC Chute system. The chute came out and unfurled in the first attempt although far too late to see any directed movement. Unfortunately, the chute did not deploy in the second attempt. The winner for the most flights of the day goes to Joe Robertson - with 18! John Maier comes in second with 10! I'm not sure what they win though. And finally, kudos to myself for winning the 'Closest Landing to the Power Lines' Contest. My lime green BSMFA-1, even with Chute Release at 300 ft., landed about 50 yards from the power lines! Don't no body tell Kenn!
