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Chagrin Falls Intermediate School - Fifth Grade Rocketry Program (May 20, 2023)
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The 5th Graders at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School will be holding their annual launch on Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 am. The launch will take place in the field behind the Chagrin Falls High School at 400 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022. We will set up at the field at 8:30 am using the school's six-position "saw horse" launch stand and controller (built by Warren Farr). The two science teachers who run this program have been doing so for many years. I have been helping Warren and the science teachers with this launch for a number of years, and several club members have stopped out to help and fly some larger demo rockets. The field is small, so low-flying rockets are best. The students have enjoyed watching some "low and slow" mid-power rockets and E-, F-, or G-powered saucers in the past. There will be about 50 students and each has the opportunity to fly their A- or B-powered rocket (mostly Baby Berthas and Wizards) three times. Build quality, rocket-eating trees, the random C-motor, and sports schedules generally limit the re-flights for many of the students. Past launches have generally been wrapped up in about two hours. This launch is GO unless the winds violate the Safety Code, there is torrential rain, or thunderstorms. Please consider spending a couple hours this Saturday morning paying forward. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA Treasurer |
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John Spisz
Mark, I am interested in helping out with this event. John W Spisz, NAR # 110782
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 07:26:57 AM EDT, Mark Recktenwald via groups.io <markrecktenwald@...> wrote:
The 5th Graders at Chagrin Falls Intermediate School will be holding their annual launch on Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 am. The launch will take place in the field behind the Chagrin Falls High School at 400 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022. We will set up at the field at 8:30 am using the school's six-position "saw horse" launch stand and controller (built by Warren Farr). The two science teachers who run this program have been doing so for many years. I have been helping Warren and the science teachers with this launch for a number of years, and several club members have stopped out to help and fly some larger demo rockets. The field is small, so low-flying rockets are best. The students have enjoyed watching some "low and slow" mid-power rockets and E-, F-, or G-powered saucers in the past. There will be about 50 students and each has the opportunity to fly their A- or B-powered rocket (mostly Baby Berthas and Wizards) three times. Build quality, rocket-eating trees, the random C-motor, and sports schedules generally limit the re-flights for many of the students. Past launches have generally been wrapped up in about two hours. This launch is GO unless the winds violate the Safety Code, there is torrential rain, or thunderstorms. Please consider spending a couple hours this Saturday morning paying forward. -- Mark Recktenwald MTMA Treasurer |
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Thanks, John!
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I received word that there will only be about 20 students this year. They have already completed the rocket building and some of the science lessons. Some of the “vertically challenged” students will need help loading rockets on the launch rods. Some may need guidance on connecting the clips to the igniters. The teachers will run the event. We are there for assistance and technical guidance. You are welcome to bring a few of your own rockets to fly as a demo after the students have completed their flights. As with the scouts, some students or their families may bring other rockets to launch. -- Mark Recktenwald 330-221-0823 On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 1:01 PM, John Spisz wrote:
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John Spisz
Hey, Mark Understood. I would like to give this a try. I hope the the weather holds up. John W. Spisz
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 01:11:49 PM EDT, Mark Recktenwald via groups.io <markrecktenwald@...> wrote:
Thanks, John! I received word that there will only be about 20 students this year. They have already completed the rocket building and some of the science lessons. Some of the “vertically challenged” students will need help loading rockets on the launch rods. Some may need guidance on connecting the clips to the igniters. The teachers will run the event. We are there for assistance and technical guidance. You are welcome to bring a few of your own rockets to fly as a demo after the students have completed their flights. As with the scouts, some students or their families may bring other rockets to launch. -- Mark Recktenwald 330-221-0823 On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 1:01 PM, John Spisz wrote:
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