Greetings all,
Apologies for my belated reply. I'm njist now figuring out how to use this forum.
I also want to thank the club for putting on a great event. This was.my first launch since joining the club and.my first club launch ever. I'm getting.back into the hobby, I first became a.model rocketeer way back in 1970.
I had a great time! I'd forgotten how much fun this is, and how.much I loved the smell of burnt propellant after a successful launch and recovery. And speaking of recovery, I almost lost my Alpha III when it got caught in a thermal and drifted all the way to the end of the cul-de-sac on top of the hill. The first time I went looking for it, I didn't find it, then I got a tip from some local residents who saw it land and so I found it on the second try. I'd also forgotten how high even a small rocket can go. My Mini-Bertha surprised the heck out me on an A3-4T!
I'll be sticking with low power stuff for the time being, give myself a chance to redevelop my skills. And I am planning to be at the next launch, hoping to have a couple of new rockets ready.
Going forward, I'd like to learn more about your launch control system I'm an electronic tech by occupation, so the setup intrigues me. Please keep me.in mind for lending a hand with any possible future repairs or upgrades. Not that I'm complaining about what you have- I went five for five with no misfires.
So, once again, thanks for a truly.fun experience. Made me.feel like the space-happy kid I was back when. Hoping to see you all at the next launch!
Rick