October 30th News Flash! Kim's Long Shot, which was stuck in a tree, was retrieved by a kind hearted retired engineer. Mr. John Krupka climbed on his roof and dislodged the rocket (probably 30~40 feet in the air) using an extension pole (used for changing light bulbs in the ceiling of his church) with a coat hanger on the end. We'll invite him to a future launch!

After a long hiatis, we finally launched some rockets. It was late in the afternoon, so some of the pictures will be a bit dark.

First, we launched my Proton. Please see the Proton Launch page for news on that launch....

Next, a quick flight of my Silver Comet. This is an awesome D-powered rocket we've flown before.

It floated down for about a minute on it's 18" parachute before landing at the edge of the parkingl lot by Wilmette Junior High. Some kids watching the launch caught it in the air.

Next, we launched Kim's twice rebuilt Long Shot. This was modified to take two D engines (booster and main stage), and should fly at least 1200 feet. This rocket is TALL (~54 inches!)!

Liftoff was spectacular (especially since it was getting dark)!

.....but the rocket floated ~2 blocks on parachute before landing at the top of a tree. :-(
(point to the top of the picture for a close-up)

It's still there almost a week later. I think we'll have to rebuild this one.

NOTE-LongShot got another reprieve! See above for the happy ending...

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