Last-minute preparations at the end of the last day. Photos & captions by John DeMar

The hex-finned booster can with an Animal Motor Works M3000. Photos & captions by John DeMar

A final look before assembly. Photos & captions by John DeMar

Loading for the trip out to the far pads. Photos & captions by John DeMar

A man and his rocket. Duane Wilkey says "let go, the waiver closes in a few minutes!". Photos & captions by John DeMar

 

Is that Ray Halm? Photos & captions by John DeMar

Phil arming altimiters. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Phil arming altimiters. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Ray Halm placing leads on igniter. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Ray Halm placing leads on igniter. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

 

Sitting on pad. The count has begun. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Sitting on pad. The count has begun. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

On zero instant ignition & a very quick liftoff. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Climbing. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Still climbing. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

 

A thunderous boost with a slight dance. The echo off the Geneseo valley was the loudest I've ever heard in almost 10 years. Photos&captions by J DeMar

Still climbing - almost out of sight. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Coming down under the 12' tie dyed parachute. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

Coming down under the 12' tie dyed parachute. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein

An apogee event then things take their time deploying. Photos & captions by John DeMar

 

Two halves under two parachutes. Photos & captions by John DeMar

 
Takeoff. Photo by John Ritz Climbing  Photo by John Ritz Still going Photo by John Ritz Wiring Diagram