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Model Rocket Building: More Pictures from the April 2nd R.O.C.K. Launch (2011-04-10)

The pictures from my blog post on April 3rd were taken by Roger Smith. I took some pictures that day too, but they were lost along the way. They were found and here they are! (Besides, I should post ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: R.O.C.K. Launch, June 2, 2012 (2012-06-03)

After a few days of big rain, the burn ban was lifted in the Orlando area. The R.O.C.K. group hasn't flown for a few months because of it and many came ready to fly. With Brian handling launch ... [Read More]

Orlando Rocketry: ROCK’s July Launch (2012-07-08)

Light winds produced a good day for flying rockets as ROCK held its monthly launch on July 7. Brian delivered the safety briefing then announced the first flight. The two-stage Estes Solar ... [Read More]

Odd'l Rockets: Flare Test, Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, September 6, 2014 (2014-09-07)

The replacement for the Powered FLIC in the Odd'l Rockets Combo kit might just be the FLARE , shown at the left. It's second test flight was at the Orlando R.O.C.K. monthly launch. I tried an ... [Read More]

JonRocket.com: Orlando Sentinel Article About Our Local Launch (2016-08-08)

We try to attend each of ROCK’s monthly launches in Oviedo, Florida. At this month’s launch was a reporter, Caitlin Dineen, from the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. She interviewed several of ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., February 3, 2018 (2018-02-04)

We had a good turnout, racks were full for most of the day. Check the launch rods, there was some wind. After a few of the first round landed in the trees, rod angles were set into the wind. My ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K., March 3, 2018 (2018-03-04)

How's this for a recovery crew? Some of our younger club members are walking their rockets back to the launch site. Three of the boys came dressed in NASA flight suits! Note the streamers on their ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., April 7, 2018 (2018-04-08)

Today was probably the last cool day before the Summer heat. There were winds gusting above 20 mph. Jim kept an eye on the   anemometer (wind gauge ) and yelled for a "hold" a few times. I've ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., May 5, 2018 (2018-05-06)

With a good chance of rain in the forecast, we didn't know if the monthly launch would be cancelled. Skies were clear driving to the launch site. Upon arrival the clouds moved in. I grabbed my ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., October 6, 2018 (2018-10-07)

Finally - A dry week and a dry field! Orlando R.O.C.K. hasn't had a launch in a few months. I pulled out my Odd'l SPUTNIK for the anniversary. The A10-3t got it to 125' with featherweight recovery. ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., November 3, 2018 (2018-11-04)

Today it was cool in the high 60s to low 70s! I grabbed a light jacket as I left the house. Winds were 10 mph so many switched out parachutes to streamers. There were some thermals, a few rockets ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., December 1, 2018 (2018-12-02)

We were expecting wind and rain so smaller draggy rockets with streamers were prepped. As it ended up, there was just a few sprinkles and 5 mph winds. The FLYING ENGINE MOUNT was launched with an ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., January 5, 2019 (2019-01-06)

First launch of the new year! Everyone was expecting wind and a soggy field from the rain the night before. I picked models that might do well in wind on the small field. There was wind, but nothing ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, February 2, 2019 (2019-02-03)

With a wet field and the possibility of rain on launch day, things weren't looking good. Saturday morning the ROCK website said launch was a "GO". Club president Brian said to bring your boots. I ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly Launch, April, 6, 2019 (2019-04-07)

Central Florida had a good rain yesterday, but the field was in good shape by Saturday Morning. We had 41 paid flyers. Our annual ROCK meeting was held after the launch at Roger and Bracha's house. ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly Launch, May 4, 2019 (2019-05-05)

It didn't feel the same today without past President Brian Coyle. Kirby did a great job filling in as RSO. Summer weather is definitely here, we all felt the heat and humidity. You might hear ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando ROCK, November 2, 2019 (2019-11-03)

The humidity has finally dropped! I was looking forward to a cooler, dry launch. The field had some wet grass, I should have worn my cruddy shoes! Winds were low. Kirby brought the launchers and ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly, December 7, 2019 (2019-12-08)

Cool weather and no wind in the morning! First up was the GOONY X-15 using a Quest German B6-4 with the shiny, silver nozzle. Clean launch with an estimated altitude of 325'. No damage at ... [Read More]