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Re: This Weekend's Launch is Canceled
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If anyone is interested, Tripoli Mid Ohio is having a launch tomorrow in East Charleston, near Dayton. It is about a 3 hour drive, but it is a great field (in my opinion, the best in Ohio for high power) The weather down there is forecast for clear, 5 mph winds, and low 40’s. What might be of interest is that after my TARC team finishes their last 2 qualifying flights, I will be attempting my L3! I have an M-1845 blue ready to go in my 8 inch Archer. They have a waiver to 15,000 feet. If you have wanted to open up your rockets but felt constrained by trees, this is the place to do it! Hope to see you there! They are a friendly bunch and welcome all rocket folk. Below is a link to their site. Well worth the drive, waiver is open from 10-5pm.
On Mar 9, 2018, at 6:00 PM, Mark Recktenwald via Groups.Io < markrecktenwald@...> wrote:
Due to low temperatures both Saturday and Sunday, this weekend’s launch is canceled.
Our next scheduled launch will be March 24. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA Treasurer
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This Weekend's Launch is Canceled
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Mark Recktenwald
Due to low temperatures both Saturday and Sunday, this weekend’s launch is canceled.
Our next scheduled launch will be March 24. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA Treasurer
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Re: March 10, 2018 Launch
Mark I will be doing my show from Amherst for the Penton 50th anniversary on the 10th then packing for a week in Daytona Bike Week. Have fun Saturday don't burn anything down while I'm gone and I'll catch up with you
guys the following week.
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From: MTMA@groups.io <MTMA@groups.io> on behalf of Mark Recktenwald via Groups.Io <markrecktenwald@...>
Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 9:28 PM
To: MTMA@groups.io
Subject: [MTMA] March 10, 2018 Launch
Our first launch of 2018 should be THIS SATURDAY, March 10, at Noon. The weather forecast is not looking too good, but we will wait to see how much snow we get and if the forecast highs change. Right now the forecast high temperatures both Saturday and
Sunday are just above freezing.
Our 2018 Launch Calendar will be posted to the website and group calendar soon. It’s the usual 2nd and 4th Saturday with Sunday as the weather make-up day. We are, however, making a change to the staffing at the launches. The 2nd Saturday will be a fully-staffed
launch (club officers and club gear present), while the 4th Saturday will be a bring-your-own-gear (BYOG) launch. These BYOG launches are only be open to those paid-up MTMA members who also hold NAR membership. A club officer may or may not be present at the
4th Saturday launch, so each member’s personal NAR insurance will be in force.
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Mark Recktenwald
MTMA Treasurer
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March 10, 2018 Launch
Mark Recktenwald
Our first launch of 2018 should be THIS SATURDAY, March 10, at Noon. The weather forecast is not looking too good, but we will wait to see how much snow we get and if the forecast highs change. Right now the forecast high temperatures both Saturday and Sunday are just above freezing.
Our 2018 Launch Calendar will be posted to the website and group calendar soon. It’s the usual 2nd and 4th Saturday with Sunday as the weather make-up day. We are, however, making a change to the staffing at the launches. The 2nd Saturday will be a fully-staffed launch (club officers and club gear present), while the 4th Saturday will be a bring-your-own-gear (BYOG) launch. These BYOG launches are only be open to those paid-up MTMA members who also hold NAR membership. A club officer may or may not be present at the 4th Saturday launch, so each member’s personal NAR insurance will be in force. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA Treasurer
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Anthony Ulizzi Obituary - Cleveland, Ohio - Fioritto Funeral Service
Anthony Ulizzi Obituary - Cleveland, Ohio - Fioritto Funeral Service
ANTHONY H. ULIZZI, age 94, loving father of John A. (wife Yesenia), devoted grandfather of John A., beloved son of Vincenzo and Giovanna (both deceased), dear brother of the following deceased: Jack, James, Ignatius, Anthony, Roland, Frank and Maria, loving uncle of many. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Church. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME 5236 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (East of Richmond Rd.) 4-8 p.m. TUESDAY.
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-----Original Message----- From: Jeff Kodysz <jeffk813@...> To: MTMA <MTMA@groups.io> Sent: Sat, Feb 24, 2018 12:44 pm Subject: [MTMA] Sad news
All,
It is with the greatest of sadness that I announce to you the passing of the father of our club Vice-President, John Ulizzi. Please keep John and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.
Thank you.
Jeff Kodysz
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Jeff Kodysz
All,
It is with the greatest of sadness that I announce to you the passing of the father of our club Vice-President, John Ulizzi. Please keep John and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.
Thank you.
Jeff Kodysz
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair
I finished repairing the launch head I took home on Sunday including a new coat of paint. Will bring it next time we meet.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 10:28 AM, Wolfram v.Kiparski <astronwolf@...> wrote: I obtained replacement and spare clamping screws and knobs for the launcher heads.
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I obtained replacement and spare clamping screws and knobs for the launcher heads.
On Feb 14, 2018 8:00 AM, John Ulizzi <jaulizzi@...> wrote: The “ more robust outdoor cable” was just delivered... Regarding the spool that this long cable is mounted on, I like Mark’s idea of putting a jack on the side of the spool, with one caveat. These premolded cables are completely sealed. I question the ability to make the internal jack connection as moisture resistant. If we can do that, great. Then I will purchase a short length patch cord to match. However, another option might be to simply push one end of the new cable through the hole in the center and leave just enough pigtail to safely reach the remote cell without strain. 1 1/2 -2’ should suffice. That short pigtail can then somehow be clipped to the outside of the spool. Just another alternative. Looking forward to another great season !
John On Feb 13, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Wolfram v.Kiparski < astronwolf@...> wrote: I thought that we got a lot accomplished. Present at the work party was Mark Recktenwald (our host), John Ulizzi, Gary Stricker, and myself. After 5-6 hours passed, we had cleaned, polished, and sorted all of the launch rods and the rail. The electronic launch gear was inspected and cleaned. We sorted through everything we had and got rid of some junk. The launch clips were wire brushed. And our troublesome launch pad heads have been reconditioned and are 100% functional.
Still on the to-do list:
We will be replacing one of the ethernet cables with more robust outdoor cabling. We will be replacing our mid-power pad with something easier to use and a little less cumbersome to transport. A 20mm rail from 80/20 Inc. for use with mini-rail-buttons may (as in might) be available this Spring.
More to-do:
We are still working on what steps need to be taken to improve our range operations. I believe that we are going to be asking MTMA members for more help running launches. More about this later in another thread.
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The “ more robust outdoor cable” was just delivered... Regarding the spool that this long cable is mounted on, I like Mark’s idea of putting a jack on the side of the spool, with one caveat. These premolded cables are completely sealed. I question the ability to make the internal jack connection as moisture resistant. If we can do that, great. Then I will purchase a short length patch cord to match. However, another option might be to simply push one end of the new cable through the hole in the center and leave just enough pigtail to safely reach the remote cell without strain. 1 1/2 -2’ should suffice. That short pigtail can then somehow be clipped to the outside of the spool. Just another alternative. Looking forward to another great season !
On Feb 13, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Wolfram v.Kiparski < astronwolf@...> wrote: I thought that we got a lot accomplished. Present at the work party was Mark Recktenwald (our host), John Ulizzi, Gary Stricker, and myself. After 5-6 hours passed, we had cleaned, polished, and sorted all of the launch rods and the rail. The electronic launch gear was inspected and cleaned. We sorted through everything we had and got rid of some junk. The launch clips were wire brushed. And our troublesome launch pad heads have been reconditioned and are 100% functional.
Still on the to-do list:
We will be replacing one of the ethernet cables with more robust outdoor cabling. We will be replacing our mid-power pad with something easier to use and a little less cumbersome to transport. A 20mm rail from 80/20 Inc. for use with mini-rail-buttons may (as in might) be available this Spring.
More to-do:
We are still working on what steps need to be taken to improve our range operations. I believe that we are going to be asking MTMA members for more help running launches. More about this later in another thread.
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I thought that we got a lot accomplished. Present at the work party was Mark Recktenwald (our host), John Ulizzi, Gary Stricker, and myself. After 5-6 hours passed, we had cleaned, polished, and sorted all of the launch rods and the rail. The electronic launch gear was inspected and cleaned. We sorted through everything we had and got rid of some junk. The launch clips were wire brushed. And our troublesome launch pad heads have been reconditioned and are 100% functional.
Still on the to-do list:
We will be replacing one of the ethernet cables with more robust outdoor cabling. We will be replacing our mid-power pad with something easier to use and a little less cumbersome to transport. A 20mm rail from 80/20 Inc. for use with mini-rail-buttons may (as in might) be available this Spring.
More to-do:
We are still working on what steps need to be taken to improve our range operations. I believe that we are going to be asking MTMA members for more help running launches. More about this later in another thread.
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
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Take care, young padawan. Angering one’s back is akin to angering one’s wife. Tread lightly my friend, and feel better.
Dont worry about missing the meeting, we all came up with a list and of stuff for you to do... Dont worry, it isnt anything more than we spoke of at the meeting at my house.
We got ‘er done. Feel better. Ibuprofen cocktail highly recommended. That’s two extra strength Advil chased with adult beverage of your choice !
On Feb 11, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Jeff Kodysz < jeffk813@...> wrote: Hey Gents,
Sorry to say that I'm not going to be able to make it today. Apparently I have angered my back and it's exacting its revenge on me this morning. I can barely stand and wouldn't be much use to you all anyway. Please let me know if thee's anything that comes up today that needs to be addressed.
Thanks and sorry for the late notice.
Jeff
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
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Jeff Kodysz
Hey Gents,
Sorry to say that I'm not going to be able to make it today. Apparently I have angered my back and it's exacting its revenge on me this morning. I can barely stand and wouldn't be much use to you all anyway. Please let me know if thee's anything that comes up today that needs to be addressed.
Thanks and sorry for the late notice.
Jeff
On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 5:40 PM, John Ulizzi <jaulizzi@...> wrote: Wolf,
Please bring the remaining swivel heads from the old launch system.
Thanks,
John
> On Feb 10, 2018, at 2:06 PM, Mark Recktenwald via Groups.Io <markrecktenwald=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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> Wolf,
> Please bring the =E2=80=9Cshopping list=E2=80=9D for a rocketry-appropriat=
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> .=C2=A0 We can all see and assess what we have.=C2=A0 I should be
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
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Wolf,
Please bring the remaining swivel heads from the old launch system.
Thanks,
John
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On Feb 10, 2018, at 2:06 PM, Mark Recktenwald via Groups.Io <markrecktenwald=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Wolf,
Please bring the =E2=80=9Cshopping list=E2=80=9D for a rocketry-appropriat=
e first aid kit too.
--=C2=A0Mark
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, 12:12 PM, Wolfram v.Kiparski <astronwolf@w=
indstream.net> wrote:
I will be bring some or all of the other MTMA stuff that I have in storage=
.=C2=A0 We can all see and assess what we have.=C2=A0 I should be
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
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Mark Recktenwald
Wolf,
Please bring the “shopping list” for a rocketry-appropriate first aid kit too. -- Mark
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, 12:12 PM, Wolfram v.Kiparski <astronwolf@...> wrote: I will be bring some or all of the other MTMA stuff that I have in storage. We can all see and assess what we have. I should be there by 11:00 or so.
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
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I will be bring some or all of the other MTMA stuff that I have in storage. We can all see and assess what we have. I should be there by 11:00 or so.
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
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I plan to be there. Can bring my cordless drill bag and maybe my wire wheel...
On Feb 9, 2018, at 10:00 AM, MTMA@groups.io Calendar < MTMA@groups.io> wrote: Reminder:
MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair
When:
Sunday, 11 February 2018
10:00am to 4:00pm
(GMT-05:00) America/New York
Where:
2003 Stonebridge Xing, Stow, OH 44224
Description:
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PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING SO THAT WE CAN PLAN LUNCH.
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On Sunday, February 11, 2018, at 10:00 am, we will meet at Mark's house to clean and repair the club's ground support equipment (launch pads, rods, rails, controllers, cables, igniter clips and leads, etc.). Please bring whatever cleaning/repair tools and supplies you have that would be helpful (penetrating oil, sandpaper, steel wool, emery cloth, Scotch-Brite pads, wire brushes, soldering iron, etc.). If you think of anything else that would be useful, please bring it.
Mark has a corded 1/2" drill, a Dremel, a soldering iron, and lots of miscellaneous hand tools; but feel free to bring your own tools if you would like.
Mark's house has a full, un-finished basement so there is plenty of work space for everyone! Mark has lots of table space, but please throw a folding chair in your vehicle just in case he runs out of chairs.
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I won’t be able to, birthday party for the kid “We need more boom.”
On Feb 9, 2018, at 12:31 PM, Gary Stricker via Groups.Io < keystric@...> wrote:
I plan on being there On Friday, February 9, 2018, 10:01 AM, Jeff Kodysz <jeffk813@...> wrote: I will be there along with the youngster.
Jeff
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On Friday, February 9, 2018, 10:01 AM, Jeff Kodysz <jeffk813@...> wrote: I will be there along with the youngster.
Jeff
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Re: MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm
#cal-reminder
Sorry, I have to work Sunday and won't be able to attend.
John Berkey
-----Original Message----- From: MTMA@groups.io Calendar <MTMA@groups.io> To: MTMA <MTMA@groups.io> Sent: Fri, Feb 9, 2018 10:00 am Subject: [MTMA] MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair - Sun, 2/11/18 10:00am-4:00pm #cal-reminder
Reminder:
MTMA Launch Equipment Cleaning and Repair
When:
Sunday, 11 February 2018
10:00am to 4:00pm
(GMT-05:00) America/New York
Where:
2003 Stonebridge Xing, Stow, OH 44224
Description:
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PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING SO THAT WE CAN PLAN LUNCH.
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On Sunday, February 11, 2018, at 10:00 am, we will meet at Mark's house to clean and repair the club's ground support equipment (launch pads, rods, rails, controllers, cables, igniter clips and leads, etc.). Please bring whatever cleaning/repair tools and supplies you have that would be helpful (penetrating oil, sandpaper, steel wool, emery cloth, Scotch-Brite pads, wire brushes, soldering iron, etc.). If you think of anything else that would be useful, please bring it.
Mark has a corded 1/2" drill, a Dremel, a soldering iron, and lots of miscellaneous hand tools; but feel free to bring your own tools if you would like.
Mark's house has a full, un-finished basement so there is plenty of work space for everyone! Mark has lots of table space, but please throw a folding chair in your vehicle just in case he runs out of chairs.
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