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Go For Launch, Saturday, December 15, 2012
We are GO for Launch tomorrow at the O'Reilly Field on Hosmer Road in Middlefield, Ohio, from 10 am until about 3 pm. The forecast is calling for cloudy skies, but the cloud deck will be above 10,000
We are GO for Launch tomorrow at the O'Reilly Field on Hosmer Road in Middlefield, Ohio, from 10 am until about 3 pm. The forecast is calling for cloudy skies, but the cloud deck will be above 10,000
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No Launch This Weekend
Recent rainy weather has left the field very muddy. There will be no launch today. We'll try again next weekend (December 15 or 16, 2012).
Recent rainy weather has left the field very muddy. There will be no launch today. We'll try again next weekend (December 15 or 16, 2012).
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Saturday's Launch Scrubbed
Due to rain and low clouds, there will be no launch on Saturday, December 8, 2012. A launch on Sunday is still a possibility depending upon how wet the field is.
Due to rain and low clouds, there will be no launch on Saturday, December 8, 2012. A launch on Sunday is still a possibility depending upon how wet the field is.
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This Weekend's Weather Forecast Looks Bleak
The forecasts from several sources are calling for rain and low clouds both Saturday and Sunday. It looks like we may have to delay our launch until the weekend of December 15-16. Stay tuned for updat
The forecasts from several sources are calling for rain and low clouds both Saturday and Sunday. It looks like we may have to delay our launch until the weekend of December 15-16. Stay tuned for updat
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Go For Launch, Sunday, November 25, 2012
We are GO for Launch tomorrow at the O'Reilly Field on Hosmer Road in Middlefield, Ohio, from 10 am until about 3 pm. The forecast looks a bit brisk, but winds are looking a bit lighter than originall
We are GO for Launch tomorrow at the O'Reilly Field on Hosmer Road in Middlefield, Ohio, from 10 am until about 3 pm. The forecast looks a bit brisk, but winds are looking a bit lighter than originall
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No-Go For Saturday, November 24, 2012
Snow flurries and high winds are in the forecast, so we will not launch on Saturday. Although it will be cold, Sunday's forecast is calling for sun and lower winds. Stay tuned for a confirmation messa
Snow flurries and high winds are in the forecast, so we will not launch on Saturday. Although it will be cold, Sunday's forecast is calling for sun and lower winds. Stay tuned for a confirmation messa
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No-Go Friday, November 23, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope you and your families had a safe and enjoyable day. The weather looks poor for Friday (rain and wind) and not much better for Saturday. We will not launch on Fri
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope you and your families had a safe and enjoyable day. The weather looks poor for Friday (rain and wind) and not much better for Saturday. We will not launch on Fri
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Great Demo Launch with Boy Scout Troop 269
Wolf and I helped 12 boys and 3 dads launch a bunch of model rockets at Camp Manatoc yesterday morning. The skies were beautifully clear. After a frosty start, the temperatures warmed into the low 50s
Wolf and I helped 12 boys and 3 dads launch a bunch of model rockets at Camp Manatoc yesterday morning. The skies were beautifully clear. After a frosty start, the temperatures warmed into the low 50s
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Turkey Shoot
I just created a new poll as a way to determine which day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) we should hold our Turkey Shoot high-power launch in Middlefield. I'd like you all to have input on the date sel
I just created a new poll as a way to determine which day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) we should hold our Turkey Shoot high-power launch in Middlefield. I'd like you all to have input on the date sel
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Aurora Boy Scout Troop 269 Demo Launch
Some of you may have been part of the discussion about this at our early October launch... Boy Scout Troop 269 from Aurora will be camping at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula next weekend and would like us t
Some of you may have been part of the discussion about this at our early October launch... Boy Scout Troop 269 from Aurora will be camping at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula next weekend and would like us t
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GO For Clean-Up and Launch Saturday, November 10, 2012
We are GO for the Field Clean-Up and Launch tomorrow at the Harmon Flying Field in Aurora. We will be meeting on the field at 9:00 am. Bring gloves and a trash bag. The more hands, the lighter the wor
We are GO for the Field Clean-Up and Launch tomorrow at the Harmon Flying Field in Aurora. We will be meeting on the field at 9:00 am. Bring gloves and a trash bag. The more hands, the lighter the wor
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No Change in Launch Location
Based on discussions with Cornelius and Wolf, in consideration of the short notice, and in consideration of the fact that we have already given a schedule of launch dates to the Geauga County Airport;
Based on discussions with Cornelius and Wolf, in consideration of the short notice, and in consideration of the fact that we have already given a schedule of launch dates to the Geauga County Airport;
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This Weekend's Launch Has Been Canceled
Due to forecast continued rain and the current wet condition of the field, this weekend's launch at the Hosmer Road field in Parkman Township (Middlefield)has been canceled. Our next launch will the w
Due to forecast continued rain and the current wet condition of the field, this weekend's launch at the Hosmer Road field in Parkman Township (Middlefield)has been canceled. Our next launch will the w
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Likely No-Go Tomorrow
The weather forecast looks poor, but we'll wait until tomorrow to make the call on launching tomorrow/Sunday. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA President
The weather forecast looks poor, but we'll wait until tomorrow to make the call on launching tomorrow/Sunday. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA President
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FAA Waiver Approved to 4,800 feet for Launches in Middlefield
The FAA waiver for Class 2--High-Power Rockets has been approved for the O'Reilly Field on Hosmer Road in Middlefield (Parkman Township), Geauga County, Ohio. Our waivered altitude is 4,800 feet AGL.
The FAA waiver for Class 2--High-Power Rockets has been approved for the O'Reilly Field on Hosmer Road in Middlefield (Parkman Township), Geauga County, Ohio. Our waivered altitude is 4,800 feet AGL.
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October 27th or 28th Launch in Middlefield
I just spoke with Andrew about the condition of the field on Hosmer Road. He told me that the soybeans have been harvested from all but the extreme east end of the southern part of the field, so our o
I just spoke with Andrew about the condition of the field on Hosmer Road. He told me that the soybeans have been harvested from all but the extreme east end of the southern part of the field, so our o
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Cesaroni Motors
I spoke with Jerry from LOC this morning and he asked me to pass along that he will be placing a Cesaroni motor order on Monday. If you want some AND like the idea of saving the cost of HazMat shippin
I spoke with Jerry from LOC this morning and he asked me to pass along that he will be placing a Cesaroni motor order on Monday. If you want some AND like the idea of saving the cost of HazMat shippin
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Aurora Advocate Article.
The article is also viewable on the Aurora Advocate's website at: http://www.auroraadvocate.com/news/article/5222442 -- Mark
The article is also viewable on the Aurora Advocate's website at: http://www.auroraadvocate.com/news/article/5222442 -- Mark
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GO For Liberty Regional Meet Today, Sun., Oct. 14, 2012
We are GO for Launch today for the second day of the Liberty Regional Meet at the Harmon Flying Field in Aurora. The weather does not look good, but we have folks from out-of-town who stayed to finish
We are GO for Launch today for the second day of the Liberty Regional Meet at the Harmon Flying Field in Aurora. The weather does not look good, but we have folks from out-of-town who stayed to finish
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GO For Liberty Regional Meet Today, Sat., Oct. 13, 2012
We are GO for Launch today for the first of two days of the Liberty Regional Meet at the Harmon Flying Field in Aurora. It's a bit chilly now, but today's high will be in the mid 60s. Winds will be in
We are GO for Launch today for the first of two days of the Liberty Regional Meet at the Harmon Flying Field in Aurora. It's a bit chilly now, but today's high will be in the mid 60s. Winds will be in
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