2C Rockets - 28 Aug 2011

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A day without rockets, is a "non" day... first flight of the morning... and a perfect landing... we launched some bigger rockets as well... including some old standby's. But then it was time for the event we'd been waiting for... the new rocket camera... Riley helping to mount the camera... after it's attached, then the camera is started... we're filming! Emily and Janet awaiting the big moment... The rocket is lowered onto the launch rod... preflight adjustments to the poster are made... and the rocket is ready... 3...2...1... and away it goes!... After a very long walk, Riley recovered the intact rocket... camera still running... turning off the camera... in flyable condition. Now for the grand finale... Neave, Brooke, Shirley, Riley, Ian and Emily launched with a smokeless motor, the rocket <br />still managed to reach around 600' altitude... and with even a small breeze, meant a <br />long walk for the recovery team... and a difficult search for a camouflage coloured <br />body with yellow parachute!... no worse for wear... packed away, until next time.