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Nov 5, 2016 Launch in Amesbury

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Published: Monday, 07 November 2016 17:43
Written by Claude Maina

cute girl photo bombing tiberius 20161107 1600974117This was a typical fall launch at Woodsom Farm - cold in the morning, warming up in the afternoon, variable sun and winds picking up as the day went on. Somewhat normal crowd for this time of year with about 60 people at noon time. Boston U. and U. Mass Amherst rocket clubs were in attendance along with an active scout troop (I didn't catch where they were from). Jim Flis (FlisKits) and Robert and Jason from AMW were there also. There were a total of 189 flights ranging from A through I. We had one L1 attempt from the BU team. It was a great flight but unfortunately headed east after deployment. By the end of the day, they had found the rocket high up in tree, but I don't know if they recovered it or not. We did have a higher-than-normal number of lawn darts - I counted 4; at least one Chute Release malfunction, and at least two CATO's (one being mine). Boris was there and pleased the crowd with his two saucers, Hell Boy and his tribute to John Waters (perhaps showing a side of Boris that we didn't know?).

There are some pictures in the Gallery - add some more!

Our next launch is in Amesbury on Nov 19th. This is our night launch so, bring your lit rockets. It will also be our last launch for the season.

Oct 15, 2016 Amesbury Launch

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Published: Monday, 17 October 2016 19:01
Written by Claude Maina

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If CMASS were a college football team, this past Saturday would have been home coming! Although I'd hate to think what our record would be! This was only our second launch at Woodsom Farm. The previous launch was our first of the season back on April! The drought has wreaked havoc with our schedule this season.

But Saturday was a great day - temps in the 50's, sunny and no wind in the morning! The wind did pick up a bit in the afternoon and the clouds started to roll in sometime after 2:00. But overall a great day for flying.

Jim Flis was there and Jason represented AMW. There wasn't a big crowd; I counted somewhere between 50 and 60 people at about noon. But there was plenty of flying. 209 launches total, from MicroMaxx to J, and a hungry crowd too. It seemed pretty slow during lunch but at the end of the day, we sold more dogs and snacks than I expected.

We had a few Halloween-themed rockets mostly from Scott Clement, which are always great. My favorite is the exploding brain. I launched my Coffin Roc as well. There was one TARC team, and one successful L1 attempt. But the highlight, I think, was Scott Powers's radio controlled X-15 glider. He launched it at least three times, all on E motors (I think) and they were all great to see. Great flights and great landings!

Pictures are in the Gallery.

Our next launch is in Amesbury on Nov 5th.

  1. 08 October 2016 - October Sky Launch RIMRA/CMASS/CATO
  2. Sept 17, 2016 Launch in Berwick - The FlisKits Launch