SouthEast Alabama Rocketry Society

Don’t miss the December 6th SEARS Launch

LaneKG — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:35:55 +0000

The next SEARS monthly launch is December 6th in Samson, AL. The event is Drag Race Day. A drag race is two or more rockets launched simultaneously. Challenge anyone to a drag race. Use a green flight card for the drag race so we can draw the winner. It is nice when the rockets and motors are matched to make it fair. But not required. Anyhow I don’t know how you score a drag race but it is fun anyway. We will be also having a Almost Anything Goes Drag Race on the Mass Launcher. Launch any rocket that will fit and fly nicely on our short 1/8 inch rods. Load them up! As always Christmas themed rockets are encouraged for the December Launch. So bring your creation.

Greg

Santa Rocket Drag Race

Keith Stewart’s Naughty or Nice Santa Rocket

November 1st 2008 SEARS Launch Report

LaneKG — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:26:11 +0000

The November 1st 2008 SEARS launch proved to be an excellent day for flying rockets. The sky was cloudless and temps around 70 in the PM with a light breeze. The event was Cluster Day. Not sure how many we had yet. Russ Roberts won the event. He picked out an Fliskit Proconsul (Like a Drake) from the prize pool.

Dave Brassell of Panama City made a sucessful Level 1 cert on his LOC Bullet four inch rocket. The rocket flew on a Aerotech H148 redline motor. Congrats Dave!

Roy Houchin of Shorter, Alabama has joined SEARS. Roy is a NAR member. He flew his Estes Skywinder at the launch. Roy is the historian for the ARCAS sounding rocket and has a lot of the hardware. Maybe we can do some type of ARCAS club project.

John Hansel flew his Old Blue which is a four inch Performance Rocketry Intimidator (I think) an a K motor. It went over 6000 feet and landed off the field at the creek. It was drapped across several trees and required chain saw recovery.

Bob Stetson flew his Apogee Aspire on an Apogee F10-8. This combination sims out to a mile high. Apparently the shock cord frayed. Bob Stetson recovered the nosecone and Rick Gutknecht found the rocket body later.

We were glad to have Doug Harrell who teaches Science in Bristol FL attend. He brought his wife and some members of the Liberty County High School Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) team.

Rick Gutknecht and Arron Gutknecht of Panama City attended. Rick flew his Halverson Wicked Winnie and Arron an Guardian Estes rocket with a nice paint job.

Bob Mullins flew his “Flame On” six inch Rocket on an AMW L1800. It was great boost. The main did not come out but the rocket had no damage, Thanks to Bob for bringing his EZ-GO rocket cart. It got a real work out.

Of course this is just a snippet of the activity at the field, Thanks for a great launch day! Pictures can be seen at http://sears572.com/gallery/2008-11-01 and videos at http://sears572.com/gallery/2008-11-01Vids

Greg Lane

SEARS President

Dave Brassell and his LOC Bullet.

Greg Lane’s StormCaster modified for a three motor cluster.

Oct 25th 2008 Webelos Rocket Rally

LaneKG — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:19:04 +0000

SEARS had the pleasure of supporting the Webelos Rocket Rally on October 25th 2008 at Emerald Coast Skydiving in Elberta, AL. The October weather was perfect and the Skydiving center has a beautiful field. There were over sixty Webelos this year, the biggest turn out yet and it could double next year. Russ Roberts and Greg Lane put on two rounds of demo launches. The Webelos launched their Starhawk rockets twice individually and then they did mass launches with the SEARS Mass launcher. We enjoyed the Skydivers between launches. The event was well orchestrated by Richard Gean and his team of leaders. The response to the demos and mass launch was very positive. Of course we plan to return next year. See all the pictures at http://sears572.com/gallery/2008-10-25.

Greg

Webelos load their rockets for the mass launch

Russ Roberts of SEARS gets the demo rockets ready

S.E.A.R.S. T Shirt Order

LaneKG — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:28:19 +0000

All,

Taking orders for the classic, authentic, nostalgic, vintage, rare, orignal, limited edition, printed in Alabama SEARS shirts. You can’t get them in stores. Great for Christmas gift giving. So put your request in by an email to LaneKG Orders close Nov 1st 2008.

Available in Adult L, XL, XXL, XXXL and Child M & L

Adult L & XL for $12

Adult XXL & XXXL for $14

Child M & L for $8

Please pay John Hansel (Treasurer) if you like when you see him or pay when you pick up the shirts.

The shirt will also have www.sears572.com on it.

Greg Lane

Don’t Miss the Nov 1st S.E.A.R.S. Launch

LaneKG — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:41:16 +0000

The next monthly S.E.A.R.S. Launch is November 1st at Samson, AL. The event is Cluster Day. A cluster rocket has two or more motors in a single stage. We setup at 8:30 AM, the waiver opens for launches at 9:00 AM. We usually go untill about 4:00 PM. Beginners are welcome. Bring the whole family!. Everyone is also invited to Crews BBQ in Samson after the launch. For more info see http://www.sears572.com/sears-launch-info

Greg Lane

S.E.A.R.S President

Two seven motor Hydras drag race

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Oct 25 Tripoli Research Launch Planned

LaneKG — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:13:46 +0000

Tripoli Central Alabama is hosting a research launch on Oct 25 at the Samson Site. The launch will begin at 10Am and go until dark. Tripoli research rules will be used. Tripoli insurance is also going to be used. All members who are 18 years old and a tripoli member are welcome to come fly commercial motors. If you are L2 certified, you may also fly homemade motors. We will have 3 pads and controlers. If you plan to fly estes rockets, you need to bring your own launch equipment. Spectators are allowed to attend, but cannot be in the rocket range for any reason. Chris’s Rocket Supplies will be on site, and has a 30%off retail sale running at this launch only. For more reserch information, check out www.tripoli.org or give Chris Short a call at 850-554-6531. We have L1, L2 and a L3 cert attempt going on. Hope to see people there.

Note: The next monthly SEARS launch is Nov 1st.

Chris Short’s Research L Sparky

October 4th Launch Highlights

LaneKG — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:07:44 +0000

A witches broom flies solo and a tombstone on the pad.

The weather was hot but not too humid with light winds the seemed to blow from just about every direction at some time or another.

Alexa Stetson won the odd rocket contest with her Decaffinator.

We had 13 paying members/families, there were new faces ( Dr. Roy and others) and some old faces (Bill Bosley, John Kegans).

A safe and good time was had by all.

The album for the Oct 4th SEARS Launch is at

http://sears572.com/gallery/2008-10-04

and videos at

http://sears572.com/gallery/2008-10-04Vids
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October 4th is Odd Rocket day

LaneKG — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:45:43 +0000

All,

The next SEARS launch is October 4th in Samson, AL. The event is Odd Rockets. Any Halloween themed rocket is welcome. See pictures below. Why not take advantage on the plethora of Halloween items in the stores. Of course keep it safe and stable!

Thanks,

Greg

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September 6th 2008 Launch Highlights

LaneKG — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:24:21 +0000

All,

The weather was better than we thought. We had no showers. A great hot day for launching rockets. Cliff Oliver had the launch of the day with his Temporary Insanity. Cliff’s family came out to witness a perfect flight on the AMW M1350 White Wolf. The boost was very straight and the rocket landed nicely in the field. The rocket had an on-board video camera that gave us some of the best video yet.

We had Russ Roberts with a sucessful L1 Cert with his PML Explorer. Justyn Palmer had a successful L2 with his scratch build “Shoot the Moon” Rocket and finally Ricky Nichols launched his Giant Leap Vertical Assault painted red of course for his L2 also. Congratulations to all.

Alexa Stetson won the Scale event with a flight of her Patriot. Thanks to Russ Roberts for bringing many interesting scale rockets.

See pictures and videos on the web site. Thanks for a great day. The next launch is October 4th. The event will be Odd Rocket Day. What kind of Halloween creations can you fly?

Don’t miss the SEARS Sept 6th Launch

LaneKG — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:27:01 +0000

Back to School means back to Rocketry!

Middle and High School Students are encouraged to attend the Sept 6th launch. Now is the time to form Team America Rocketry Challenge Teams. The 2009 TARC Rules are now posted at http://www.rocketcontest.org/pdf/2009_rules.pdf! Get started early — Registration begins on September 3rd!

The next SEARS launch is September 6th in Samson, AL. The event is Scale Day. Use a green flight card for any scale model of a space or military rocket and you will entered for a draw from the prize pool.

Cliff Oliver plans to fly his Temporary Insanity rocket on an M motor. Cliff certifed L3 on this rocket at the Florida Winter Nationals in February 2008.

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