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Old 12-07-2020, 06:28 AM
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The Orion looks good no matter what size it is. One of Centuri's (and SEMROC's) better offerings.

Yeah, but BABY Orion? Has too much Baby Yoda stench for me.
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Old 12-07-2020, 06:31 AM
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Wow!
That is a LOT of pictures and copy to enter in a blog post. (Ask me how I know.)
Great launch report.
I'm surprised the Point did get airborne. I occasionally launch mine,
I still have some Q2G2 igniters that make it easier to connect up the clips.

That one continues to bedevil me. The first attempt had a lousy old Estes igniter and the later attempt was at the end of the battery life. It will be my leadoff attempt with a slutty igniter and fresh batteries, hopefully this week as I have vacation and the temps are supposed to hit mid-50's.
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In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II Semroc Cyber III

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Old 12-07-2020, 06:32 AM
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Great blog update and many good flight shots!
I agree, the Ricochet really appeals to me too. Reminds me of the Centuri Excalibur I had in the 70’s it has a retro look about it. Unpainted with the laser burns on the balsa looks great to me & love the recovery photo under chute

Not sure if I remembered to mention that the Excalibur was in the box and supposed to be one of the first flights. NO LAUNCH LUG!!!! Will I ever learn?
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In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II Semroc Cyber III

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Old 12-07-2020, 06:34 AM
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A fun read, Bill. Thanks.

I'm surprised that you only got 18 launches (plus a few attempts) out of a set of Energizers....but now that I think of it I don't know if I've ever kept track of the number of launches I've gotten off a set of Gas in a Solar controller or an Electron Beam.

An incandescent continuity lamp draws over 150 mA. I'd bet you'd get a few more launches from a more recent EB that has an LED continuity indicator. For whatever that's worth....

There is an upscale Energizer that I think I'm going to try this week. I'll definitely have something to say here after I find out what the result is from that.
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Old 12-07-2020, 06:35 AM
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Wow! I don't think I've ever made so many launches in a day...and the weather looked great! I'd hoped to fly today but it was overcast all day so didn't head out (the cool weather didn't help....talked myself out of it by telling myself the cold is bad for my motors ). What part of town is your field located in? (If you care to share....).

Weather looks good this Thursday (warm, partly sunny and winds under 5)....I just might take the day off and go flying....maybe if I start early I can get a bunch in....but doubt I can hit 18!

(I 3D printed some 13 to 18 adapters and am eager to try the Mongoose with an A10 booster and maybe even a 1/2A sustainer to see if it can be made into a neighborhood park flyer).

I'm in Ft. Thomas right off I-471. I'm off Thursday and that's when I was planning to try flying if you want to join me. Send me a PM if you're interested.
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I'm in Ft. Thomas right off I-471.

Winkler Ball Park? If so, Google Maps is really cool.
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Winkler Ball Park? If so, Google Maps is really cool.

That's it. They just got the sign wrong.
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That's it. They just got the sign wrong.

I looked for a "B6-4 Field" sign.
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I looked for a "B6-4 Field" sign.

My bad. It was a hot day and my Crayons melted in the car.
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I'll have another post later this week about my adventures yesterday with the WSR guy in the cornfield. There are a belly flop, three blow ups and one rocket that went over the rainbow to see Dorfy and Toto. Only ten flights, so I should find time to do it fairly quickly.
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In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II Semroc Cyber III

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