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Last-minute preparations at the end of the last day. Photos & captions by John DeMar
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The hex-finned booster can with an Animal Motor Works M3000. Photos & captions by John DeMar
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A final look before assembly. Photos & captions by John DeMar
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Loading for the trip out to the far pads. Photos & captions by John DeMar
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A man and his rocket. Duane Wilkey says "let go, the waiver closes in a few minutes!". Photos & captions by John DeMar
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Is that Ray Halm? Photos & captions by John DeMar
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Phil arming altimiters. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Phil arming altimiters. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Ray Halm placing leads on igniter. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Ray Halm placing leads on igniter. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Sitting on pad. The count has begun. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Sitting on pad. The count has begun. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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On zero instant ignition & a very quick liftoff. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Climbing. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Still climbing. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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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
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Still climbing - almost out of sight. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Coming down under the 12' tie dyed parachute. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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Coming down under the 12' tie dyed parachute. Picture taken from video by Zach Stein
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An apogee event then things take their time deploying. Photos & captions by John DeMar
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Two halves under two parachutes. Photos & captions by John DeMar
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Takeoff. Photo by John Ritz |
Climbing Photo by John Ritz |
Still going Photo by John Ritz |
Wiring Diagram |
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