Extreme BP Contest at DARS Turkey Shoot launch

Since the October DARS launch was rained out, we have moved the Extreme BP contest to the November 18-19 Turkey Shoot launch in Windom.

Stuff as many black powder motors as you can into a cluster or stager (or clustered stager :o) and come on out for lots of fun and some prizes, too. First prize is a Madcow Rocketry Buzzie . This is a really kewl 2.6" kit with a 29mm motor mount. It's one of the most complete kits I've ever seen. Besides laser cut fins and fin slots, it includes a kevlar shock cord and a nomex chute protector. And, for the purists, it comes with balsa nose and tailcones.

Second place and farther back will get to pick from a selection of cluster motor mounts courtesy of

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. These will come in handy for next year's contest :)

Other events at the Turkey Shoot include: o DARS Classic contest for vintage rockets o Out of production motor launch o Cola Wars for rockets built using plastic soda bottles o Model and High Power sport flying for everyone

o We plan to put up some hybrids, too. Keep your fingers crossed.

The Extreme BP rules are in an updated flier here:

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Contest flight cards have been added on page 2. If you plan to participate, use these cards. After your flight, get the card back from the LCO and present it and your rocket to me for validation and scoring. We'll keep the scores posted at my tent. The prizes will be presented near the end of the launch. If you have any questions, email or call me at doug_man_sams yahoo com or 972-741-5022 .

Hope you can make it. And support our sponsors. For more info on the launch and these other events, go to:

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Regards, Doug

PS: Extreme BP scoring examples:

Uber-Tuber:

1st stage: 3xB6-0 + 1xD12-0 -> 3x12 + 1x16 = 52 points 2nd stage: C11-0

-> 1.5 x 14 = 21 pts (2nd stage motors count 1.5x) 3rd stage: D12-7 -> 2 x 16 = 32 pts (3rd stage motors count 2x) Total -> 105 pts

Super Better Bertha: 4xC6-7 + 4xA10-PT + 1xD12-0 ->

4x14 + 4x10 + 1x16 = 112 pts
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Here's my lineup for the Extreme BP contest at DARS' Turkey Shoot this weekend with the possible points listed:

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(L-R)

Uber-Tuber, 3-stager with clustered 1st stage, 112 points possible:

1st stage: 3xB6-0 + 1xD12-0 52 points 2nd stage: C11-0 21 points 3rd stage: D12-7 24 points

Midget T-30, 1.2x upscale, 30 points.

1st stage: B6-0 12 points 2nd stage: B6-6 18 points

Midget2.6, 2-stager with clustered booster and sustainer, 120 points.

1st stage: 3xD12-0 48 points 2nd stage: 3xD12-7 72 points

Apo-Betty, Apogee2-inspired Betty bash. 40 points possible.

1st stage: D12-0 16 points 2nd stage: D12-7 24 points

Super Better Bertha, 9-motor cluster, 112 points.

4xC6-7 + 4xA10-PT + 1xD12-0 = 4x14 + 4x10 + 1x16 = 112

Midget T-35, 1.4x upscale, 35 points.

1st stage: C11-0 14 points 2nd stage: C11-7 21 points

Midget70, BT-70 upscale with clustered booster, 85 points.

1st stage: 3xC6-0 + 1xD12-0 58 points 2nd stage: E9-8 27 points

I won't be competing for prizes, but don't forget the winner gets a Madcow Rocketry Buzzie while runners up will get to pick from a selection of cluster motor mounts courtesy of

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Other events at the Turkey Shoot include: o DARS Classic contest for vintage rockets o Out of production motor launch o Cola Wars for rockets built using plastic soda bottles o Model and High Power sport flying for everyone

o We plan to put up some hybrids, too. Keep your fingers crossed.

The Extreme BP rules and flight cards are in an updated flier here:

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For more info on the launch and these other events, go to:
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Doug

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Dave Schaefer put up a spectacular 2-stage flight staging 7 booster motors to 7 sustainers for 245 points and first prize. All the results and pictures are here:

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Thanks to Madcow Rocketry and jonrocket.com for supporting this event.

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Regards, Doug

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