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Outlook for Saturday
#Launch
We have a rocket launch scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, September 11, at Dodds Park in Champaign. Setup will begin at 12:00 noon, probably in the south half of the soccer field parking lots. Our waiver
We have a rocket launch scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, September 11, at Dodds Park in Champaign. Setup will begin at 12:00 noon, probably in the south half of the soccer field parking lots. Our waiver
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Greg Smith
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invitation to Tuesday meeting 4 messages
#Meeting
#VirtualEvent
Here is the invitation to join the meeting tomorrow on Zoom. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7. We'll be discussing how you can get started in high power rocketry. Those who have hi
Here is the invitation to join the meeting tomorrow on Zoom. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7. We'll be discussing how you can get started in high power rocketry. Those who have hi
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Jonathan Sivier
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night launch next Saturday
#Launch
We have a launch scheduled for next Saturday, September 11 at Dodds Park. We'll meet to set up around noon as usual. However, we may need to wait until the soccer players who may be using the fields i
We have a launch scheduled for next Saturday, September 11 at Dodds Park. We'll meet to set up around noon as usual. However, we may need to wait until the soccer players who may be using the fields i
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Jonathan Sivier
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Zoom meeting on Tuesday 2 messages
#Meeting
#VirtualEvent
We will be holding our monthly meeting this Tuesday, September 7, on Zoom. We will present our Introduction to High Power Rocketry and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion of othe
We will be holding our monthly meeting this Tuesday, September 7, on Zoom. We will present our Introduction to High Power Rocketry and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion of othe
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Jonathan Sivier
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another try at Introduction to High Power Rocketry 5 messages
At our August meeting on the 3rd we planned to hold our annual Introduction to High Power Rocketry presentation. There appeared to be a fair amount of interest in this, 4 people signed up through the
At our August meeting on the 3rd we planned to hold our annual Introduction to High Power Rocketry presentation. There appeared to be a fair amount of interest in this, 4 people signed up through the
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Jonathan Sivier
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August 28, 2021 launch pictures 5 messages
I posted a few pictures from Saturday's launch on SmugMug. https://cia-rocketry.smugmug.com/Local-Launches/2-21-Launches/2021-Launches. -- Christopher Brian Deem NAR 12308 TRA 02256 level 2
I posted a few pictures from Saturday's launch on SmugMug. https://cia-rocketry.smugmug.com/Local-Launches/2-21-Launches/2021-Launches. -- Christopher Brian Deem NAR 12308 TRA 02256 level 2
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Christopher Deem
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yesterday's launch 8 messages
#LaunchReport
We had a pretty good day of flying on Saturday. While it was hot and humid, as it has been all week, it wasn't as bad as it had been earlier in the week. In fact, with a little breeze and some cloud c
We had a pretty good day of flying on Saturday. While it was hot and humid, as it has been all week, it wasn't as bad as it had been earlier in the week. In fact, with a little breeze and some cloud c
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Jonathan Sivier
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#Launch is GO
#Launch
At 10:00 AM, it was 82°F in Champaign, with clear skies and a south southwest wind at 8 mph. Conditions are good for flying, so we will meet as scheduled at 12:00 noon in the south half of the Dodds P
At 10:00 AM, it was 82°F in Champaign, with clear skies and a south southwest wind at 8 mph. Conditions are good for flying, so we will meet as scheduled at 12:00 noon in the south half of the Dodds P
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Greg Smith
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Outlook for Saturday
#Launch
Oops - sorry this is late! We have a rocket launch scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, August 28, at Dodds Park in Champaign. Setup will begin at 12:00 noon, probably in the south half of the soccer field p
Oops - sorry this is late! We have a rocket launch scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, August 28, at Dodds Park in Champaign. Setup will begin at 12:00 noon, probably in the south half of the soccer field p
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Greg Smith
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#Launch Saturday
#Launch
Just a reminder - Weather permitting, we will hold a rocket launch at Dodds Park this Saturday (8/28/2021). Setup will start at noon and flying can continue until sundown. The forecast is decent, alth
Just a reminder - Weather permitting, we will hold a rocket launch at Dodds Park this Saturday (8/28/2021). Setup will start at noon and flying can continue until sundown. The forecast is decent, alth
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Greg Smith
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New from Estes: Blue Origin 3 messages
002198 - Blue Origin New Shepard - Estes Rockets Tho a bit pricey for a very small rocket.
002198 - Blue Origin New Shepard - Estes Rockets Tho a bit pricey for a very small rocket.
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Gary Slater
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6 inch blue tube anyone? 7 messages
I need a 4 3/8 inch long piece of 6 inch blue tube. Anyone have something close to that they are willing to give up? How much? Thanks, Gary
I need a 4 3/8 inch long piece of 6 inch blue tube. Anyone have something close to that they are willing to give up? How much? Thanks, Gary
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Gary Slater
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trying out new Estes igniters
#Tech
They have the new Estes StarTech igniters at Hobby Lobby, so I got some to give them a try. I know someone posted a link to a video earlier showing the 3 different Estes igniters firing, but I wanted
They have the new Estes StarTech igniters at Hobby Lobby, so I got some to give them a try. I know someone posted a link to a video earlier showing the 3 different Estes igniters firing, but I wanted
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Jonathan Sivier
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Saturday's launch 8 messages
Pictures on our SmugMug website. -- Christopher Brian Deem NAR 12308 TRA 02256 level 2
Pictures on our SmugMug website. -- Christopher Brian Deem NAR 12308 TRA 02256 level 2
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Christopher Deem
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#Launch is GO 2 messages
#Launch
At 10:00 AM, it was 78°F in Champaign, with fair skies and a northeast wind at 3 mph. Conditions are excellent for a launch, so we will meet as scheduled at 12:00 noon in the north section of the Dodd
At 10:00 AM, it was 78°F in Champaign, with fair skies and a northeast wind at 3 mph. Conditions are excellent for a launch, so we will meet as scheduled at 12:00 noon in the north section of the Dodd
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Greg Smith
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May the fun begin 22 messages
#Tech
Given I am banned for like life from TRF, I thought I may be able to do a few build posts here. I have finally started to assemble my Cherokee-N. The goal is to fly it at Airfest in September. Parts h
Given I am banned for like life from TRF, I thought I may be able to do a few build posts here. I have finally started to assemble my Cherokee-N. The goal is to fly it at Airfest in September. Parts h
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Tim Dixon
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Outlook for Saturday
#Launch
We have a rocket launch scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, August 14, at Dodds Park in Champaign. Setup will begin at 12:00 noon, probably in the north half of the soccer field parking lots. Our waiver all
We have a rocket launch scheduled tomorrow, Saturday, August 14, at Dodds Park in Champaign. Setup will begin at 12:00 noon, probably in the north half of the soccer field parking lots. Our waiver all
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Greg Smith
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CIA Intro to High Power Rocketry Meeting is running
If you'd like to join us, the meeting is running - please use the link below. Mark ________________________________________ From: cia-rocketry@groups.io <cia-rocketry@groups.io> on behalf of Mark Jose
If you'd like to join us, the meeting is running - please use the link below. Mark ________________________________________ From: cia-rocketry@groups.io <cia-rocketry@groups.io> on behalf of Mark Jose
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Mark Joseph
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school rocket 10 messages
The school rocket that Greg flew for the park kids last Friday, where did we get those or who manufactures them please? Thanks
The school rocket that Greg flew for the park kids last Friday, where did we get those or who manufactures them please? Thanks
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Gary Slater
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Tuesday 8/3/21 CIA meeting - Intro to High Power Rocketry - on Zoom
#Meeting
#VirtualEvent
Given that some of you may not be able to attend in person, and that there are significant limits on capacity at the Champaign Park District Springer Center, we will do our best to provide Zoom covera
Given that some of you may not be able to attend in person, and that there are significant limits on capacity at the Champaign Park District Springer Center, we will do our best to provide Zoom covera
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Mark Joseph
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