October Sky
Today we field tested the wireless launch system at Crooked Creek with a couple medium powered rockets. A video of the flights is on our YouTube channel.
Wireless Launch Controller -Static Tests
Jason upgraded the beta version of the wireless launch controller to a production version. The wireless launch controller has a range greater than 20m. Today we tested it at Crooked Creek with an ESTES E12-6, D12-3, and a C6-7 engine. Here is a video of the tests. Next up we’ll be performing some rocket launches …
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport
This video shows the takeoffs and landings of today’s round trip flight from Peterborough (CYPQ) to Lindsay (CNF4). Grass runway 21 in Lindsay was very bumpy so takeoff was from paved runway 31. Citabria 7ECA
Blue Dart Delta II Assembly
The Blue Dart Delta II is a fiberglass experimental RC rocket plane. It is based on the original Blue Dart Delta all foam rocket plane. The body tube (BT-80) was glassed with 1-ply of BID cloth and covered with peel ply. Paper templates were made for the delta wings, winglets, vertical stabilizer and ventral fin …
Greenbank Airport
Today’s flight was a visit to Greenbank Airport (CNP8). Click here for a short video. Citabria 7ECA