At todays MDRA launch in Coverdale, De I lost my all carbon fiber 3" diameter rocket. It was last seen decending under partial chute across the road from the launch site. The rocket is 6' tall, all black with a silver tail cone. If anyone has seen this rocket please conact me at snipped-for-privacy@comcast.net.
Thanks everyone Keith
Sorry to hear that. I hope you find it!
Chuck
I sent the list the information as soon as I got home. I guess the only good thing is that with the entire rocket being carbon fiber it should be in great shape years from now.....except the electronics.
Keith
I hope you included an identifier tag in your rocket somewhere! Good luck on the future recovery...
We once lost a Machbuster out at El Mirage and found it two years later. The BMW yellow paint was in perfect condition as were the decals and the BT/NC. Only the 'chute was trashed.
Hum, I think I saw it sailing past the twin cities, mn area.
Glen Overby
*smacking myself in the face*
As the rocket was on the pad I thought to myself that I should have written my contact information on the rocket. I figured I'd take care of it for the next flight. Oh well, live and learn.
As my wife said "I guess you'll have to build another one!" I sure do love her. I can get away with murder now that the Steelers are in the Superbowl!
Keith
I once found a Maxi Alpha two years after I launched it at a PARA launch. I was looking for a THOY Robin. The Maxi-Alpha was in pretty sad shape.
Bill Sullivan
The worst part about being a curmudgeon is seeing all of your dire predictions of disaster come true.
I preprinted and laminated a sheet full of "If found, please call...." and have them ready at launch.
Since I assemble my recovery system with snap swivels right at the launch pad, I attach parachute/streamer and then ID tag onto the shock cord.
Never lost a rocket yet, but at least now I have the illusion preparedness.
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