Launch at Monroe, March 1999

Thanks to Bruce Johnson for the images!

The Monroe launch site is a large grass field next to a swamp. Flying conditions range from 'scuba gear reccommended' to 'bring out the K's'. The biggest factor is wind, towards the swamp, or away from the swamp. Today the wind was moderate and towards the swamp, but after 4 months of no high-power, we werent about to stop flying because of that!

Bill Standing with his LOC Mini-Magg, next to the LCO table. Lurking in the background, behind the line of cars, is the imfamous Rocket Eating Swamp.

Chris Scott prepares to launch his Aerotech Mirage. The rocket was later pulled from the edges of the swamp.

From left to right, Scott Berry, The Megaroc, Greg Deputy, Cameron Deputy, and Brad Deputy. The Megaroc boosted on a nice and loud Kosdon I-420. Unfortunately, Greg was way to anxious to get a bird in the air after 4 months of being rained out, and forgot to attach the shockcord from the altimiter bay to the booster. Booster came in ballistic, payload and altimiter ended up in the swamp. Both were recovered, and are being repaired.

John Reynolds with his THOY Phoenix, getting ready to fly.

Kimberly Harms with her scratch built "Community 3". A 4" diameter bird which she flew on an I284. Great flight, and perfect dual deployment recovery.

Lauren Ansted hooking up his LOC Norad.

Mike Pearson getting a pad assingment for his Estes "Growler". 

Tim Larson with his LOC I-Roc.

Greg Deputy's Triad after a successful flight on 3 h238's, and a not so successful recovery. The tree saved the rocket from the swamp, but getting it out of the tree was an adventure. Barely missed the power lines too, sheesh.

The Triad again, still in the tree. A very special thanks to Steve Bayer and Bruce Johnson for tree extraction services. Steve has a really cool method of recovering rockets from trees, using a Bow and Arrow.




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