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Model Rocket Building: Launch! R.O.C.K. Orlando, September 4, 2010 (2010-09-04)
Orlando area NAR Section - R.O.C.K. of Orlando had it's launch today. Pretty good turnout considering the heat. There were probably 15 cars at it's busiest, with lots of families. I flew the A-20 ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! 10/2/10 R.O.C.K. Section Monthly (2010-10-02)Love Bugs were everywhere! Heres the bugs "congregating" on Club President Brian Coyle's tent post. Weather was great, not too hot and winds were mostly calm. We hosted a good sized group with some ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! NAR R.O.C.K. Monthly November 6, 2010 (2010-11-06)While central Florida has been cooling off since the middle of October, today we all felt the first real cold of Winter. The wind was blowing hard enough that many switched out parachutes for ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Section 12/4/2010 (2010-12-04)Ten carloads of space modelers joined us at the monthly Orlando R.O.C.K. section launch. At the left of the picture is Tom Dennon's Mom launching the BIG DADDY . Roger Smith captured all the smoke ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. February 5, 2011 (2011-02-06)Look at the angle on the flag! That gives you an idea of how much the wind was blowing on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in Oviedo , Florida. Time for smaller engines and streamer recoveries. The Odd'l ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Section Launch March 5, 2011 (2011-03-06)We had about ten loaded cars show up for the monthly R.O.C.K. launch in Oviedo , Florida. The winds were brisk so most parachutes had spill holes cut or switched out streamers. Here's my newly ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Section Monthly, April 2, 2011 (2011-04-02)Sorry I didn't do my blog posts Saturday morning. I had an early start to get to the April Orlando R.O.C.K. section launch and didn't get back until late! Here's a good start to the Orlando R.O.C.K. ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K Monthly, July 2, 2011 (2011-07-03)It was great to fly with the Orlando group again. Brian and Tom always run a well organized launch. All nine pads work flawlessly. We had 23 flyers today. Lots of families, lots of flights. Flying ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. August 6, 2011 (2011-08-07)We hadn't seen any effects of tropical storm Emily in Central Florida - yet. It was HOT though. Forecasters said it would reach 95 degrees but with the humidity it would feel like 104. They got that ... [Read More]
RocketReviews.com Blog: September ROCK Launch in 3D (2011-09-04)I took some 3D photographs and videos at the September, 2011, ROCK launch. I’m still figuring out how to edit and share them. But, here’s a preview ... [Read More]
RocketReviews.com Blog: More of the ROCK Launch in 3D …. (2011-09-04)If you have a pair of red/green (anaglyph) glasses, put them on to view this image ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Section October 1, 2011 (2011-10-02)We were expecting winds up to 15 mph but things were relatively calm! The launchers were set up on the West side of the field. Many new fliers cut spill holes in their parachutes. I understand only ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly December 3, 2011 (2011-12-04)Check out the angles on the launch rods! We had wind gusts over 20 m.p.h. There was a few holds while waiting for the winds to die down. A few models drifted and landed in trees to the West. Karey ... [Read More]
RocketReviews.com Blog: January ROCK Launch Photos (2012-01-08)I’ve posted my photographs from the January, 2012, ROCK launch in the ROCK Launches Photo Album. A comfortable temperature, clear skies, and, for the first couple of hours, no wind at all, ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch January 7, 2012 Part 1 (2012-01-09)Here's what the racks looked like for most of the day! Cool weather, almost no wind and lots of families. I counted 20 cars, the most I've ever seen at a R.O.C.K. launch. Edit: I've just been ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch January 7, 2012 Part 2 (2012-01-09)Carl Campbell flew the new Space X FALCON with a B6-4. This looks to be a well engineered kit, especially around the clear fins. They snap in place for flight and remove for display. The sunbeams ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K. Section February (2012-02-06)The Orlando R.O.C.K. section had a record breaking attendance at the February launch! The final stats are being added up. After a building session last week, we had students from the Princeton ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch Monthly, March 3, 2012 (2012-03-06)Last Saturday's launch was warm with wind gusts over 20 mph. There was a few holds between launches. Still, we still had over forty participants. The winds didn't stop Mark Birnbaum from flying a ... [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]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., August 4, 2012 (2012-08-05)I'd just got off the plane from Anchorage and headed over to the August Orlando R.O.C.K. launch. Brian said there was 34 registered flyers today. The group has gotten large enough for a third set ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly Launch November 3, 2012 (2012-11-04)It started out to be a clear, cool, low wind morning. Orlando's R.O.C.K. section hadn't had a monthly launch in a while. I came with plenty of models. Rick Horne flew his FlisKits TRES ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Photos from ROCK’s November Launch (2012-11-07)It was too hot, too windy, or too cloudy on the first Saturday of November as ROCK held its monthly model rocket launch. Chris Michielssen flew his well-crafted Estes V-2. Unfortunately, the ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Video from the December, 2012, ROCK Launch (2012-12-03)ROCK held its December launch last Saturday. It was a little windy in the morning, but the wind died down in the afternoon. In spite of a modest turn-out, we had a lot of fun. I put together the ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Slow-Motion Video from the February ROCK Launch (2013-02-03)Featuring “The Dude”: I’ll post still photos from the launch soon. [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K. February 2, 2013 (2013-02-04)Cool weather, clear skies and low winds! Roger Smith was busy taking pictures - you can see them all HERE The launch shots in this blog post were taken by Roger. After a few "no-gos" ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K. April 6, 2013 (2013-04-08)Roger Smith has posted great pictures at: http://www.rocketreviews.com/april-2013-launch.html [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly, August 3, 2013 (2013-08-04)I'd just got off the plane from California at 5:15 a.m. Took a quick nap and arrived at the Orlando R.O.C.K. field in Oviedo, Florida around 11:00 a.m. Considering the heat and a good possibility of ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)I know, I just did a soccer field launch yesterday. More rockets, more launches. My Dr. Zooch SATURN V had a flawless launch with an Estes B6-4 to 300'. No damage on recovery. Next to it is ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Video and Photos of the December 2013 ROCK Launch (2013-12-08)I’ve uploaded photographs from the December, 2013, ROCK launch to RocketReviews.com: December 2013 ROCK Launch Photos I was having a problem with my left eye and found it difficult to take ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: LAUNCH! - Orlando R.O.C.K. December 7. 2013 (2013-12-08)Only one blog post today - there's a lot here . . . For the first week of December it was warm! 84 degrees today. Winds were near calm, perfect conditions for flying. Roger and Bracha have ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, April 5, 2014 (2014-04-06)Before a last minute show Saturday night I had some time to squeeze in five flights. It's warming up with light 5 mph winds. First up was my new Quest X-15 built from the available parts ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Photos from the April ROCK Launch (2014-04-23)I flew my quadcopter at the April, 2014, ROCK launch capturing aerial photos of the event. Visit the April ROCK Launch photo album at RocketReviews.com to view the collection of photographs. ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando ROCK Launch, June 6, 2014 (2014-06-10)More than 75 flyers attended the June 6, Orlando R.O.C.K. launch. Probably their biggest attendance ever. Good thing - they have plenty of working pads! Check out Roger's great overhead ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch, Orlando R.O.C.K., July 5, 2014 (2014-07-06)It's Florida, hot and humid. Why do we do this to ourselves every Summer? There weren't as many flyers as in June. Rain was forecast and it's the Holiday weekend so a smaller turnout was ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., September 6, 2014 (2014-09-07)We've had rain over the past few days but the field wasn't soggy. Skies were overcast, it was hot and humid. The sun was covered by clouds for most of the day. Not as many fliers today. The rain and ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch Decmeber 6, 2014 (2014-12-07)The day started off with no wind and mild temperatures. At the safety briefing I counted 42 people, a good turnout. I missed the first rack, there were some first timers anxious to get their ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch, Orlando R.O.C.K. February 7, 2015 (2015-02-08)The Orlando area had some rain in the days before the monthly launch. The pads were set up on the Southwest corner of the field close to the trees. There was water on the field and in the ditch next ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, April 4, 2015 (2015-04-05)Here's what it looked like when I got there around 10:00 a.m. Lots of new people and about as many cars as I've ever seen at a ROCK launch. Tom Dennon connects the clips on his Estes Air ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., May 2, 2015 (2015-05-03)I had plenty of models prepped, but the winds slowed my enthusiasm. The Boy Scouts were here and had plenty of good first flight experiences. First up was the Odd'l Rockets SPOOL for another ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., June 6, 2015 (2015-06-07)NOTE: There will be no July Orlando R.O.C.K. launch! The June 6 Orlando R.O.C.K. launch had a fairy dry field after yesterdays rain. Summer launches in Florida are almost too hot! There was a good ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Video and Photos of ROCK's June Launch (2015-06-09)ROCK’s June launch featured a modest turn out, but a full day of flying. I flew my new DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter to record the event from the sky. The video above also contains some of ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly Launch, October 3, 2015 (2015-10-04)Tom Dennen took over the RSO duties while Brian was away. The field was wet and most didn't chance driving on it unless you had a truck or four wheel drive. With any luck, this would be the last hot ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, November 7, 2015 (2015-11-08)Everything was set up and the first rack loaded when I arrived after 10:00 a.m. It was hot and humid, felt like an August launch day. I can't complain too much, there was no wind to speak of. The ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly Launch, December 5, 2015 (2015-12-06)Blow Ye Winds! Wind gust up to 25 mph and light rains kept most flights in the A power range, for me anyways. Some first timers put C6-5 engines into models but quickly lowered engine power after a ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Monthly Launch, December 2, 2016 (2016-01-03)After record breaking heat, today was cool. The forecast called for some wind so I didn't prep for altitude. The picture at the right was typical of the day. 53 flyers keep things busy. After a few ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: ROCK’s First Launch of 2016 (2016-01-16)ROCK’s first launch of 2016 was held on January 2 at the Barr Street launch site. Below is a short video I made of the day’s launches. [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K, March 5, 2016 (2016-03-06)You couldn't ask for better weather and a well run launch. There was party cloudy skies and winds from 5 to 10 mph. First up for me was the Estes QUINSTAR with a C6-3. There was a fast spin during ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: ROCK’s March Launch Video (2016-03-20)Below is the video I created of the March, 2016, ROCK launch in Oviedo, FL. I used a DJI Phantom 3 Professional quadcopter to record aerial footage of the launches and edited them together using ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando ROCK Launch, May 7, 2016 (2016-05-08)It was a busy launch day with many fliers. The weather was cool for this time of year and no humidity! The winds were up though. Kirby was busy retrieving the rockets he could reach with his ... [Read More]
Orlando Rocketry: Video of ROCK’s May, 2016, Launch (2016-05-17)ROCK’s monthly launch on May 7, 2016, as captured by a remote-control quad-copter, is shown in the video below. [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., June 4, 2016 (2016-06-05)Wow, it was HOT! Winds were low and the forecast of rain never happened. A good turnout with lots of tents for quick shade. After adding 1/10th ounce more of clay I was hoping for a more level glide ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., July 1, 2016 (2016-07-03)My youngest daughter called me on Friday night asking: "What are you doing tomorrow?" I told here I was launching rockets. To my surprise, Madison wanted to go! I don't think she took into account ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, October 2, 2016 (2016-10-02)I'll be glad when the humidity drops later this month. Towards the end of the session we all felt drained. I had a Dr. Zooch model day, for the most part. My Ares 1 STICK launched first with an ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, November 5, 2016 (2016-11-06)The weather has cooled down but we had wind to 15 mph. Above, Club President and RSO Brian Coyle and Tom Dennon adjust launch rod angles before launch. Here's the launch of the new Quest Escort AS-1 ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., December 3, 2016 (2016-12-04)Weather has cooled down in central Florida. With the holidays approaching there wasn't a big crowd today. Skies were clear but winds were up to 15 mph. The first few models drifted into the trees so ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch, Orlando R.O.C.K., Februry 4, 2017 (2017-02-05)We had wind gusts and mild temperatures today. Brian C. said 35 flyers signed in. My SPUDNIK doesn't always fly perfectly vertical. With an A10-3t engine it struggled for stability reaching about ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, March 4, 2017 (2017-03-05)In his launch announcement email club president Brian Coyle mentioned possible high winds. We had a wind gust of 37 mph! I normally prefer parachute recovery, but today I used some ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., April 1, 2017 (2017-04-02)This was our first HOT launch day of the season. A good turnout with light wind gusts. Launch racks were busy until about 2:30 p.m. To test the waters my NIKE GOON went up first with an Estes A8-3. ... [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: Orlando R.O.C.K. Launch, July 6, 2019 (2019-07-07)Rain was forecast for the afternoon, the idea was to start early and beat the rough weather. Record heat this year, we all felt it. I was there early to help set up the range equipment and ... [Read More]
Model Rocket Building: Launch! Orlando R.O.C.K., October 5, 2019 (2019-10-06)The Orlando R.O.C.K. club has gone through some changes. While we redistribute the launch duties everybody jumped in and helped out. I met Roger at the launch site at about 8:30 a.m. He was dropping ... [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]
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