SLRA held a low to mid power model / sport night launch open to the public at Buder Park.  We started setting up just after 2PM on the east end of the field and were flying shortly afterwards. The weather was hot to very hot and wind calm with gusts of a northern wind just as if connected to the launch button. Most flights stayed within the park, except for a few that just had to find comfort in the trees. I don’t know the actual numbers, but guessing there were around 60-70 flights. SLRA president Chris Franklin awarded Peter Seddon  with a 1-year NAR (National Rocketry Association) membership for his enthusiasm with model rockets and for taking some of the photos at the last couple of SLRA events. SLRA gave out 5 rockets to kids who stopped by with their families to watch some of the rocket flights. One of these young boys, Ebon, was a big help as assistant LCO, firing up the crowd as the rockets launched and landed. No money was involved (that I saw anyway) when Ebon quizzed everyone as to the next rocket’s altitude or duration was going to be. As the evening replaced the daylight, the rockets with onboard lighting came out to light the way. Personal note: I made 2 rockets for night flying using 29mm motors, but I left these motors at home (facepalm). Around 9PM we started to take down the canopies, which in turn made others think we were done and had started packing up the launch gear.  A big-Shout-out goes out to Fred Cronenwett and Peter Seddon for taking some great pics!!!

Launch Report compliments of Doug Probst