http://sparc.rocketclub.org/ en-us Copyright 2012 Mon, 14 May 2012 05:46:00 -0800 Sat, 12 May 2012 11:15:02 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.01D http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss What a great day for flying and talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire. Congrats to Mark on pulling off an awesome launch. This despite the fact that our usual launch area was freshly plowed and... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/joe_cooney_laun_7.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/joe_cooney_laun_7.html Mon, 14 May 2012 05:46:00 -0800 What a GREAT day!!! At first arrival, it was not looking so great—not because of the weather, which was perfect, but the big green tractor! Fortunately we found a suitable area and with permission, we were a go for one... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/mark_vanderlip.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/mark_vanderlip.html Sun, 13 May 2012 05:34:26 -0800 Wow, what a start to the day. Perfect weather and an early concern that we had nowhere to launch. For reasons that remain unknown, our expected launch site had been planted ...... yesterday. We located an unplanted spot, got ahold... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/may_launch_conc_3.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/may_launch_conc_3.html Sat, 12 May 2012 18:05:49 -0800 A portion of the field has not been planted. A small launch site will be set up for the day's launch.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/launch_is_a_go_1.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/launch_is_a_go_1.html Announcements Sat, 12 May 2012 09:28:12 -0800 The field was discovered planted this morning - there may not be a launch today. Call Bob before heading to the site: 509-220-7280... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/no_launch_today.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/no_launch_today.html Announcements Sat, 12 May 2012 09:03:00 -0800 We are GO for launch today. I do not think you could ask for better weather. Set up begins at 0900. Launching will continue through late afternoon or until interest dictates. The field is in excellent condition. All fresh crops... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/t5_days_to_laun_4.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/t5_days_to_laun_4.html Sat, 12 May 2012 05:45:30 -0800 Wow, what a start to the day. Perfect weather and an early concern that we had nowhere to launch. For reasons that remain unknown, our expected launch site had been planted ...... yesterday. We located an unplanted spot, got ahold... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/may_launch_conc_2.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/may_launch_conc_2.html Fri, 11 May 2012 17:56:39 -0800 May is one of the best rocketry months in the Inland Northwest. Start it off right with the SPARC May 12th launch. April's SPARC launches were a great success with the new launch controller, the record setting Boy Scout Camporee... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/may_launch_anno.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/05/may_launch_anno.html Fri, 04 May 2012 05:41:22 -0800 The good weather was a first in the four-plus years I have been April launch director. Where in past years we have huddled in either Ray’s or Jim’s RVs sipping coffee and eating doughnuts while waiting for poor weather to... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/jeff_halstead_l_2.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/jeff_halstead_l_2.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:12:03 -0800 In my efforts to assist in kicking off the SPARC 2012 flying season I managed to put 8 rockets in the air. I arrived on site at 9AM to an expanding number of cars along the flight line. The GSE... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/mark_howe_launc_7.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/mark_howe_launc_7.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:50:00 -0800 A short launch report for the first launch of the year. I woke up early and packed the car with two boxes of rockets and a few larger ones sitting on the side. My goal was 10 or more... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/joe_cooney_laun_6.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/joe_cooney_laun_6.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:45:37 -0800 Sure was a good day for rockets. Clear skies, calm to moderate winds, great crowd, and lots of rockets. Joe Cooney's new launch controller was piece of beauty, and it worked ;-) Stay tuned for a count of how many... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/t4_days_to_laun_4.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/t4_days_to_laun_4.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:10:13 -0800 Dear Rocket Enthusiasts, It is time for the start of the Spokane Area Rocket Club's 2012 launch season. Our first club launch, this coming Saturday, will begin at 10 a.m. We'll begin setting up our launch equipment at 9 a.m.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/april_launch_an_2.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/04/april_launch_an_2.html Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:30 -0800 Our 2012 launch schedule is coming along nicely with 6 launch dates now defined. Two of these events are in support of the community. Specifically, the Boy Scounts Spring Camporee on Saturday April 21'st where we will be assisting 100+... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/02/2012_launch_sch.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2012/02/2012_launch_sch.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:34 -0800 Our last launch of the season has concluded with a fantastic day flying. Regular annual dues of $20 are reduced to $15 if you sign up before 12/31/11. Membeship forms can be downloaded from the 'Club Forms' section of the... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2011/10/t4_days_to_laun_3.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2011/10/t4_days_to_laun_3.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:28:15 -0800