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Tripoli Minnesota September Launch
Submitted by waynej on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 19:22.09/13/2008 - 00:00
09/13/2008 - 15:00
Etc/GMT-6
Tripoli Minnesota Club Launch. Held the Second Saturday of the month at our field east of North Branch MN. Setup starts at around 8:00 AM and first flights at 9:00 AM. We fly until everyone is exhausted, usually about 4:00 PM.
Tripoli Minnesota is a High Power Rocketry Club. We launch many rockets of all sizes from small models to the obscenely large. Some are 20 feet or more tall. Rocketry is truly a family activity for all ages. Kids (and those young at heart) are welcome to come launch on our 6 low powered launch pads, while the adults get to play with the really big and beautiful high powered birds on our 6 high power pads. Even if you just come to watch, rocketry can be fun and even a little educational. Youth groups are welcome, but a little advanced warning would be nice.
Bring your sunscreen and lots to drink (no alcohol please). Come early as parking will be at a premium. There is no charge for spectators or low power launching. You must be a club member and over 18 to launch high power.
We try to have a rocket equipment vendor (RocketTechnologies.com) and sanitary facilities available at each launch. We also have Brian's Brats, brats, hot dogs, chips and pop for a nominal (and quite reasonable) charge.
Setup starts at around 8:00 AM and first flights at 9:00 AM. Please consider arriving early to set up or staying late for clean up.
Click here for directions.
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August High Flyer of the Month
Submitted by davmach1 on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 08:39.
Pat ArnesonPat Arneson flew his scratch built rocket named "Just Fly The Damn Thing" for the days Trifecta of rocketry. Pat made a great choice using an Aerotech J420R for his power plant . The rocket soared to the incredible altitude of 6773 feet for a perfect flight. This smashes David Kittell's J class record from previous month and puts Pat in first place in the J class for now.
Big Yeller
Submitted by waynej on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 21:23.
Big Yeller sunbathing with friends at the August 2008 launch.
August Launch Report
Submitted by tripoli on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 12:12.August launch report and altitude records
The weather we had for the August launch was the best we have had all year! The stage was set for some spectacular and exciting flights and here are some of the highlights and altitude records that were set.
PatPat Arneson flew his scratch built rocket named "Just Fly The Damn Thing" for the days Trifecta of rocketry. Pat made a great choice using an Aerotech J420R for his power plant . The rocket soared to the incredible altitude of 6773 feet for a perfect flight. This smashes David Kittell's J class record from previous month and puts Pat in first place in the J class for now. This flight also won Pat the coveted August "High-flyer of the Month" award and to round out the trifecta this was Pat’s level 2-certification flight. Congratulations on all three achievements!
Big Yeller and Friends
Submitted by davmach1 on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 12:12.Big Yeller sporting his new paint scheme along with a few friends. This photo was taken at the August launch with the rocket scheduled to be flown at LDRS in Argonia Kansas at the end of the month. Just another reason to go to LDRS this year.
Big Yeller
