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#GARLO 2022 Theme Announced
#GARLO
The Great Annual Rocket Launch of 2022 (GARLO 2022) will be held at Dodds Park in Champaign on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. (Rain date is a week later, on July 9.) As usual, we
The Great Annual Rocket Launch of 2022 (GARLO 2022) will be held at Dodds Park in Champaign on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. (Rain date is a week later, on July 9.) As usual, we
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Greg Smith
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Eclipse SCRUBBED
Unfortunately, it looks like Mother Nature will frustrate local viewers who want to view tonight's total lunar eclipse. The eclipse will peak about 10:30 PM CDT, but the forecast for that time include
Unfortunately, it looks like Mother Nature will frustrate local viewers who want to view tonight's total lunar eclipse. The eclipse will peak about 10:30 PM CDT, but the forecast for that time include
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Greg Smith
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#Launch is GO
#Launch
Still lots of soccer ⚽️ players on the field. No need to hurry to get to the launch. - GDS Get Outlook for Android
Still lots of soccer ⚽️ players on the field. No need to hurry to get to the launch. - GDS Get Outlook for Android
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Greg Smith
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#Launch is GO
#Launch
The weather is looking good, so we will meet as scheduled at 12 noon at Dodds Park for our launch. - GDS Get Outlook for Android
The weather is looking good, so we will meet as scheduled at 12 noon at Dodds Park for our launch. - GDS Get Outlook for Android
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Greg Smith
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Outlook for Saturday
#Launch
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, May 14, at Dodds Park in Champaign. We'll meet at 12:00 noon, probably in the north half of the soccer field parking lots, to begin setting up.
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, May 14, at Dodds Park in Champaign. We'll meet at 12:00 noon, probably in the north half of the soccer field parking lots, to begin setting up.
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Greg Smith
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Early outlook for Saturday
#Launch
To aid in finalizing your weekend plans: For the third time in a row, the forecast is not looking very favorable for our launch this Saturday (5/14/2022) at Dodds Park. ----- Saturday - Showers likely
To aid in finalizing your weekend plans: For the third time in a row, the forecast is not looking very favorable for our launch this Saturday (5/14/2022) at Dodds Park. ----- Saturday - Showers likely
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Greg Smith
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#Launch CANCELED
#Launch
At 10:00 AM, it was 63F in Rantoul, with light rain and a SSE wind at 16 mph, gusting to 25 mph. It won't surprise anyone to hear that today's launch is canceled. We'll try again in two weeks at Dodds
At 10:00 AM, it was 63F in Rantoul, with light rain and a SSE wind at 16 mph, gusting to 25 mph. It won't surprise anyone to hear that today's launch is canceled. We'll try again in two weeks at Dodds
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Greg Smith
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Outlook for Saturday
#Launch
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, April 30, at the Rantoul Aviation Center. Directions to the launch site can be found at http://www.ciarocketry.org/maps.html#rantoul Due to tomo
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, April 30, at the Rantoul Aviation Center. Directions to the launch site can be found at http://www.ciarocketry.org/maps.html#rantoul Due to tomo
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Greg Smith
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Early outlook for Saturday
#Launch
We have a launch scheduled on Saturday, April 30 at the Rantoul Aviation Center. To help you plan your weekend calendar, here's a preview of the weather outlook for that day. In short: It's not lookin
We have a launch scheduled on Saturday, April 30 at the Rantoul Aviation Center. To help you plan your weekend calendar, here's a preview of the weather outlook for that day. In short: It's not lookin
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Greg Smith
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#Launch reschedule reminder
#Launch
Reminder - there will be no launch tomorrow (Saturday, 4/23/2022). Instead, we will try again next Saturday, 4/30/2022, at the Rantoul Aviation Center. The forecast for tomorrow includes a strong sout
Reminder - there will be no launch tomorrow (Saturday, 4/23/2022). Instead, we will try again next Saturday, 4/30/2022, at the Rantoul Aviation Center. The forecast for tomorrow includes a strong sout
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Greg Smith
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#Launch RESCHEDULED
#Launch
The forecast for our upcoming launch day this Saturday (4/23/2022), although warm, includes extremely strong, gusty winds. Since the chance of acceptable weather seems slim, we have decided to resched
The forecast for our upcoming launch day this Saturday (4/23/2022), although warm, includes extremely strong, gusty winds. Since the chance of acceptable weather seems slim, we have decided to resched
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Greg Smith
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#Launch CANCELED
#Launch
You know what they say about Central Illinois weather. At 11:00 AM, winds in Rantoul were 19 mph, gusting to 27 mph, with a ceiling at 4,200 feet. These are outside our limits for safe flying, so relu
You know what they say about Central Illinois weather. At 11:00 AM, winds in Rantoul were 19 mph, gusting to 27 mph, with a ceiling at 4,200 feet. These are outside our limits for safe flying, so relu
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Greg Smith
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#Launch ON HOLD
#Launch
At 10:00 AM, it was 42°F in Champaign, with clear skies and a WNW wind at 16 mph. (I'm not sure what happened to the overcast that was predicted last night ...) But the forecast predicts gustier winds
At 10:00 AM, it was 42°F in Champaign, with clear skies and a WNW wind at 16 mph. (I'm not sure what happened to the overcast that was predicted last night ...) But the forecast predicts gustier winds
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Greg Smith
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Outlook for Saturday
#Launch
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, April 9, at the Rantoul Aviation Center. Directions to the launch site can be found at http://www.ciarocketry.org/maps.html#rantoul We'll probab
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, April 9, at the Rantoul Aviation Center. Directions to the launch site can be found at http://www.ciarocketry.org/maps.html#rantoul We'll probab
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Greg Smith
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in person meeting this Tuesday
#Meeting
I’ll bring a projector, screen, speakers and laptop tonight. If you have any photos or videos to show to the group, please bring them on a USB drive. - GDS
I’ll bring a projector, screen, speakers and laptop tonight. If you have any photos or videos to show to the group, please bring them on a USB drive. - GDS
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Greg Smith
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March 27 pictures
I wish! Actually, it was cold and windy, although the sun was shining. We were all freezing and packed up about 3:30 PM. - GDS
I wish! Actually, it was cold and windy, although the sun was shining. We were all freezing and packed up about 3:30 PM. - GDS
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Greg Smith
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#Launch is GO
#Launch
At 8:00 AM, it was 29°F in Decatur, with clear skies, and a northwest wind at 13 mph. Although far from perfect, these conditions are acceptable for flying, so we will meet as planned at the Forsyth s
At 8:00 AM, it was 29°F in Decatur, with clear skies, and a northwest wind at 13 mph. Although far from perfect, these conditions are acceptable for flying, so we will meet as planned at the Forsyth s
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Greg Smith
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Outlook for Sunday
#Launch
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, March 27, at the farm field along Schellabarger Road near Forsyth, Illinois. Directions to the launch site can be found at http://www.ciarocketr
We have a rocket launch planned for tomorrow, Saturday, March 27, at the farm field along Schellabarger Road near Forsyth, Illinois. Directions to the launch site can be found at http://www.ciarocketr
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Greg Smith
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Reminder: #Launch is SUNDAY
#Launch
Just a reminder that this weekend's launch near Forsyth has been rescheduled for Sunday (3/27), due to predicted clouds and very high winds on Saturday. We'll plan to meet for setup at 10:00 AM. The f
Just a reminder that this weekend's launch near Forsyth has been rescheduled for Sunday (3/27), due to predicted clouds and very high winds on Saturday. We'll plan to meet for setup at 10:00 AM. The f
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Greg Smith
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#Launch RESCHEDULED
#Launch
The forecast for this Saturday (3/26) predicts very strong winds, but the outlook for Sunday is a little better. Therefore, we are moving this weekend's launch to Sunday, March 27. Setup will start at
The forecast for this Saturday (3/26) predicts very strong winds, but the outlook for Sunday is a little better. Therefore, we are moving this weekend's launch to Sunday, March 27. Setup will start at
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Greg Smith
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