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July 20, 2019 Launch in Acton

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Published: Tuesday, 23 July 2019 06:32
Written by Claude Maina

It was hot. Cue Smash Mouth. I don't know what the max temperature was but when I left the field at 3:00, it was 97°F. But that didn't apollo 50 20190721 1662484212
stop people from coming out and launching. I estimated between 50 and 75 people at midday, not including Troop 107 from Grafton with at least 20 scouts and attending parents. But that number did start waning as the day moved on. We had 170 flights, which would be a good day normally, considering we shut down launching at 2:00, that is a lot of flights. The motor range was 1/2 A through G80; with clusters, 2 stage and one 3 stage (13mm Comanche) rockets. I don't remember any CATO's or even any that left the field. And of course, since it was the 50th Anniversary, a lot of Saturn's! Actually, a lot of very nice Saturns! We also had two FlisKits Nell's launched from a Nell launch pad and one FlisKits L13 (another Goddard Rocket).

Of course, it is not a CMASS anniversary launch without cake. Ed brought a 'Moon Footprint cake' that was amazing to see and very good to eat. Although the footprint was melting by the end of the day!

Frank and Linda DeAngelo ran the 'Land the Eagle' contest in honor of the 50th Anniversary. The closest landing to a flag in the middle of a 30m diameter octagon won a prize. They did all of the work for it: set up, measurements, take down. A lot of work, especially on that hot day. The winners, distance and prizes were:

Adult Division

1st - Ed Pattison-Gordon, 11.20m, FlisKits Bulls Eye

2nd - David Kress, 11.35m, FlisKits MAKO

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1st - Tennyson Davy (Pack 107), 0.60m, Estes Shuttle Express

2nd - Jeffery Parker (Pack 107), 11.95m, Estes Make-It-Take-It

3rd -  Alex Kersha 12.65m, Estes Make-It-Take-It

The 'Congeniality Prize' of a Saturn V key chain went to Tony Vincent for donating his 3rd place prize to the Junior Division and an anonymous family for 'a valiant effort to try and land a rocket in the circle'! Prizes donated by Frank, Guy and Kenn.

Many thanks to all those who volunteered - especially on this hot day: Kenn Blade, Guy Wadsworth, Frank and Linda, Matt Laudato, Howard Greenblatt, Todd Lainhart, Ed Pattison-Gordon, Tony Vincent, Dan Petrie. I know I am missing others, but your efforts are no less appreciated. Pictures are in the Gallery, please add yours.

Our next launch is Aug 10th in Acton.

Return to Acton - 06 July 2019

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Published: Tuesday, 16 July 2019 13:15
Written by Kenn Blade

CMASS had a triumphant return to the School Street Fields in Acton with 137 total launches ranging from MicroMaxx to F-impulse. Scott Clement celebrated summer with a new odd-roc; The Corn Cob. It flew nicely and let the LCO make lots of bad puns. Joe Lemanski walked us through part of the US manned space program launching a Mercury Redstone, a Gemini Titan and a Saturn 1B and added a Little Joe II just for show. Let’s see how many Saturn V launches we get at our next Acton event on 20 July.

Check the forum to find out how to participate in the “Land the Eagle” contest NAR is recommending.

There was a heat advisory that day so we ended operations a little early. Sunscreen and hydration is very important at every event but especially in the summer months.

Thanks go out to Todd Lainhart, Daniel Petrie, Howard Greenblatt, Matt and Carmine Laudato and Linda DeAngelo for volunteering at Safety Check, Launch Control and Food Service. Many hands make work light so do your part and volunteer to make it a better day for everyone.

Pictures have been posted in the Gallery. If you have more, please add them.

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