Thanks for the report, I think it was one of the most fun launches I have been to in a while.  Who sez it has to be high power!!  Thanks to the MTMA for all the cool stuff you did to make the Apollo 50th one to remember!

Everyone who hung around until the afternoon at the last launch all received an Estes Astron Sprint XL kit.  We proposed a kit bash contest.  The rules for the contest are simple:

1. You must build a model rocket that doesn't look like the Estes Astron Sprint XL using only the contents of the kit.
2. You can't add materials or parts, like more balsa, another tube, or a substitute nose cone.  If the parts weren't in the original package for the kit, you can't use them.
3. You must fly the model at September 14 launch.

If you didn't stay or didn't go to the launch but want to participate, get a Sprint XL kit and join in.  If you are an MTMA member who did not get a Sprint XL kit and want to participate, you may qualify for a FREE KIT.  Contact Jeff Kodysz (the Sprint XL Man) for details.
-W

Saturday was a hot day, but we had our largest turnout of the year.  I wonder if it was one of our largest turnouts ever, but I don't have the numbers.  We hosted a Sport Scale and Open Spot Landing Contest and I'd like to announce the winners.  First place winners in each event won an Estes Little Joe II kit.  Second place winners in each event won an Estes Little Joe I kit.  Second place winners in each event won an Estes Mercury Redstone kit.

The Sport Scale event was open to Apollo-era rockets.

• First Place went to Casey Anderson's Saturn V.  Casey built an Estes Saturn V, and chose to paint it metallic gold to celebrate the 50th (gold) anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.  It was a well-built model, and Casey described what a challenge this model was to build.  It looked good and flew just as good.
• Second Place went to John Eck's 1/70 scale Saturn 1b.  John's model was built from the Estes kit in the early 1970's so it REALLY qualified as an Apollo-era model.  John never flew the rocket.  Over 40-years later it looked in very good condition.  John declined to fly this vintage model.
• Third Place went to Rob Dedrick's Mercury Redstone.  Rob used Accur-8 skins to create a beautiful Mercury Redstone model.  For his effort, Rob won another Estes Mercury Redstone kit!

• Honorable Mention had to go to our Junior Rocket Scientist, Nico, who scratch built a rather large Saturn V model.  He worked until 3:00 am trying to get it finished before the contest (sound familiar to anyone?) but didn't quite finish it.  It was the largest Saturn V that could fly without a waiver that I ever saw.  Good job, Nico!

For the Open Spot Landing event, participants had to "fly to the moon."  The Moon target was a styrofoam ball painted gray by Jeff Kodysz and stuck on a stick.

• First Place went to the Jim and Aidan Siebyl Team, who flew their Shark Rocket to within about 8 meters of the Moon. Way to go!
• Second Place went to me (Wolf) - I flew one of those RTF 1/200 Saturn V rockets using a B6-2 that landed about 10 meters from the Moon.
• Third Place went to Rob Dedrick, who flew an Estes Twister on a 1/2A6-2 motor to about 14 meters from the Moon.  Rob won another Mercury Redstone kit for his effort.  We're expecting Rob fly a lot of Mercury Redstones in the future.

We also had a raffle for an Estes Saturn V kit, which was won by new MTMA member Jon Goldsby.  Way to go Jon!

Thanks guys for putting on a great event!  Aiden and I had a lot of fun and as always great to see all you all!  Happy Apollo 50th!!

I wrote that there will be some nice prizes for the top three places in each event, but the Saturn V kit will not be one of them.  Estes Little Joe II kits are going to the first place in each event.

The Saturn V kit is being raffled.  I believe it's something like $5 a ticket, but don't quote me on that.  You can get more details tomorrow.

Congratulations to Bill Berger for successfully qualifying for HPR Level 1.

This Saturday's Apollo 11 Moon Landing Commemorative Launch is a GO.  This is a public model rocketry event.  We start flying at 10:00 am.  We need one or two MTMA members to arrive by 0930-0945 to help set up.  There's really not much work involved in setting up.

THIS IS YOUR LAST MTMA Weather Summary

• Weather is predicted to be sunny and HOT, with a 9 mph breeze out of the southwest. 
• Heat Index will be around 100. 
• There is a slight chance for rain in the afternoon. 
• This prediction was made as of 1900 hours 18-JUL-2019. 
• I may not be posting anymore weather updates, so keep an eye on the sky.

HOT WEATHER SURVIVAL

• It is going to be VERY HOT. 
• Wear loose light colored clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and bring water. 
• Start drinking water at 5:00 pm Friday and get yourself hydrated before you go to bed. 
• Start drinking water when you rise.  This is no joke. 
• Best bet is to just stay out of the sun, but we can fly too many rockets that way. 
• Bring a chair and seek shade under the pavilion.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

• Long pants and footwear that can tolerate the tall grass and brush northeast of the launch area are highly recommended. 
• You could pick up a tick or two out there so be prepared. 
• Despite how hot it's going to be, I recommend leaving the shorts and sandals at home.

LAUNCH SAFETY and a few reminders

•  We will be flying from the usual spot northwest of the Flying Aces Runway. 
•  Please do not walk on the runway. 
•  Please do not drive out into the field or drive out to the launch area.  Park in the gravel lot.
•  We will not allow angling launch rods toward the parking area or toward the road. 
•  Launches will be conducted by an MTMA Launch Control Officer (LCO) and Range Safety Officer (RSO).  All flights are subject to the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code.
•  We can't support High Power Rocketry at the Harmon flying field.

CONTEST

• We're flying two events - Sport Scale and Open Spot Landing. 
• There will be nice prizes for the top three places in each event.  First place prize is a Saturn V kit.
• The Sport Scale event is open only two Mercury/Gemini/Apollo space program launch and test vehicles. 
• Missiles and sounding rockets from the era are excluded from the Sport Scale event.
• If you are participating in the Spot Landing event, your first flight of the day must be a spot landing attempt.  You get one try.  No practice flights.
• The rules for the events can be found here:  https://www.nar.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/USMRSC-V3.pdf
• Plus we will have a raffle, and be giving away door prizes.

I'm planning on staying there until at least 4:00 pm, unless I get called in to work for a bit.  We might stay later if there is interest and the weather holds up.
See you Saturday,
-Wolf

Reminder: Apollo 11 Moon Landing Commemorative Launch

When: Saturday, 20 July 2019, 10:00am to 4:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York

Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%20Aurora%2c%20OH%2044202

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??? Not really sure what you’re getting at Wolf but sorry to have broken the system down. Good day.

Hey nico et al.,

Yes it will work. Thanks!

Will an E30-4T work?  I think that's one of the recommended motors, isn't it?  It's yours if it will work for you.
-Wolfram

Do any of you guys have an Estes or aerotech e motor for my Saturn V?