The first physical Starship payload is a banana for scale!

SEARS Launch Nov 9, 2024

 I had a great time flying with the SEARS club outside of Sampson, AL. Kendall Brent flew his 5" Blue Iguana on a research L motor. I was able to get my 3D printed rocket up on a very old E18. Then I flew my 4" LOC Goblin on an Aerotech H550 Blue DMS motor and my 4" Alpha 4x Upscale on an I205 White DMS motor. Then on Sunday I toured the USAF Armament Muesum and the Air Park at Huburt Field. I took a lot of pictures and got to fly my drone. Looking forward to heading to Georgia next week for NSL East.

Kendall Brent and his 5" Blue Iguana

My 4" LOC Goblin Launch

My 4" LOC Goblin Recovery

My 4" LOC Goblin Touch Down

My 4x Upscale Astron Alpha

My Drone video of Kendall Brent's Blue Iguana Launch and Recovery

LDRS 41 Is Underway!

 The LDRS (Large, Dangerous Rocket Ships) rocket event is an annual gathering of rocket enthusiasts organized by the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA), one of the largest amateur rocketry organizations in the United States. The event is a platform for hobbyists to showcase and launch their custom-built rockets to high altitudes.

 

The event is typically held over several days. The event's highlight is the rocket launches, where rockets of various sizes ranging from a few inches to over 20 feet are launched to altitudes of several thousand feet.

 

The LDRS rocket event is held at different locations each year, with the venue being selected by the TRA based on factors such as the availability of launch sites, local regulations, and other logistical considerations. The event has been held in various locations across the United States, including California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Kansas.

 

Safety is a top priority at the LDRS event. The TRA has strict safety protocols to ensure all launches are conducted safely and responsibly. In addition, participants are required to adhere to the TRA's safety guidelines and comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

More details to follow, make sure to visit the LDRS 41 website for the latest news.