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Calmar in August
The Edmonton Rocketry Club was back at Calmar for another model rocket launch, held on August 24, 2024. I returned with my Arcas T, fitted with a Jolly Logic parachute release. This device is really just an altimeter with a … Continue reading
Rock Lake 2024
The Lethbridge Rocketry Association tries to host a 3-day launch every year, to encourage participation by rocketeers from other provinces. This year, it was held from Jun 28th to Jun 30th. On the 27th, my wife and I drove down … Continue reading
Calmar in June
The Edmonton Rocketry Club held a model rocket launch in Calmar, on June 22, 2024. I flew my Arcas T, which is the basic Arcas, but with a GPS tracker installed. It rose to 1382 ft, then drifted on the … Continue reading
Rock Lake in May
The Lethbridge Rocketry Association held the Rock Lake high-power rocket launch on May 11, 2024. All of my previous rockets were cardboard-based. Strong enough for high-power, if the rocket wasn’t going too fast. Faster rockets need stronger construction, so I … Continue reading
Hanna 2024
The Calgary Rocketry club hosted the Hanna high-power launch, on April 20, 2024. I was there to fly my Mega-Initiator rDDT, which is my Mega-Initiator DD modified for redundant dual deployment and fitted with a GPS tracking transmitter. A redundant … Continue reading