http://sparc.rocketclub.org/ en-us Copyright 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:34:13 -0800 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:38:30 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.01D http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thanks to those of you who noticed the web site was down and gave a holler. We should be up and running again now. Please note that the Blue Mountain Rocketeers are having their annual 3-day Rolling Thunder launch in... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/08/late_summer_upd.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/08/late_summer_upd.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:34:13 -0800 As of 7/01/08 have 17 members and 1 remaining Launch Date scheduled for this year. Our final launch for this season is scheduled for November 1'st.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/07/2008_launch_dat.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/07/2008_launch_dat.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:22:00 -0800 Well the weekend has come and gone, three days filled with varying weather, but all things considered I think it was a total success. All in all 100 different fliers put up at least one rocket. That is nothing short... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_4.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_4.html Launch Reports Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:48:34 -0800 Windy, rainy, nice. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. That was WHEATCHEX.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_3.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_3.html Launch Reports Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:39:15 -0800 he SPARC Wheat-Chex launch was expanded to 3-days this year to accommodate assisting the Midway Elementary School 5th graders in launching their classroom built models. It's a good thing we made it a 3-day affair because the weather on Friday... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_2.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_2.html Launch Reports Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:36:05 -0800 We had a great turnout today with less than ideal conditions - rather breezy and some passing rain showers. The Midway Elementary 5th graders along with their teachers, parents, and other interested adults were present in force. I estimate that... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_1.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor_1.html Launch Reports Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:33:42 -0800 Wheatchex 08 was a three day deal with Friday being primarily for Midway Elementary stundent launching. I wasn't able to make it but I heard that the kids had a great time and got to see some really neat demo... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_repor.html Launch Reports Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:29:35 -0800 Friday was windy, we launched rockets. Saturday was rainy, we launchs a few rockets. This morning looks to be fantastic. If you need a rocket fix, show up early as we'll most likely tear down the range as soon as... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheachex_contin.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheachex_contin.html Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:01:48 -0800 Today is the first day of Wheatchex featuring Midway Elementary. The forecast stinks but, so far, the weather guessers have been more wrong than right. Show up to see what really happens. If you plan to attend between 10 A.M.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_3day.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_3day.html Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:28:37 -0800 For the first time ever, WHEATCHEX will be a 3-day event.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_detai.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/06/wheatchex_detai.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:12:00 -0800 I was able to start my flying on Thursday, joining Bob along with Whitworth College. Never wanting to pass up a good day of flying even if the weather is less than perfect. Overcast & Windy would be a good... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch_3.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch_3.html Launch Reports Tue, 13 May 2008 07:22:19 -0800 The traditional offering of doughnuts to the rocket gods managed to hold off the rain and allow recovering off all rockets with at most minimal damage. However, it could not stop the wind – 10 to 15 mph all day.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch_2.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch_2.html Launch Reports Mon, 12 May 2008 07:24:02 -0800 Thanks to all who showed up for Mothers Day. We upped our 2008 membership by 2.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch_1.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch_1.html Launch Reports Mon, 12 May 2008 07:21:22 -0800 Greetings all, I was the Launch Director for the first day of the 2-day Mothers' Day weekend SPARC launch. Here's my recap and flight statistics for day 1 of this 2 day event. I'm sure Marty (the LD for the... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/mminm4m_launch.html Launch Reports Mon, 12 May 2008 07:15:48 -0800 Turnout was light for day 1 SPARC’s “Marty and Mark in May for Mothers Day” launch.... http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/launch_report_b.html http://sparc.rocketclub.org/archives/2008/05/launch_report_b.html Launch Reports Mon, 12 May 2008 07:11:55 -0800