Apollo Little Joe II Cardstock Model Test Flight (2011-08-08)

My second cardstock model rocket converted to flight. The classic Apollo Little Joe II in 1:48 Scale on an Estes C11-5 motor. Regretfully, I couldn't keep the model in the frame throughout the flight as it was pointing straight down for a few seconds. Almost a heart-stopper but it landed safely and will fly again.

ASTP Saturn 1B Model Flight.wmv (2011-05-29)

My Semroc Saturn 1B flies during a break in the competition in Frankenmuth, MI.

Cadet Johnson's Big Rocket (2011-06-03)

One of my proteges--C/Captain Johnny Johnson of the Sanilac Composite Squadron (Michigan Wing--Civil Air Patrol) launches his mailing tube rocket for the first time on a cluster of four C6-3 motors to a height of over 100 feet. Parachute did not deploy and the model was recovered with light damage. The launch pad is mine and made from PVC pipe and fittings from plans in the NAR Member's Guidebook. This event preceeded my own special launch video by about an hour and filmed on the same location. Cadet Johnson is a graduate of Great Lakes Region CAP Model Rocketry Encampment.

CAP Cadet's Cosmic Cobra (2011-06-27)

Cadet Capt. Johnny Johnson flies his Estes Cosmic Cobra for the WEYI News team during the first-ever Michigan Wing Model Rocketry Challenge. The event was held near Frankenmuth, MI in August 2010.

Frick n' Frack Crack Up (2011-06-17)

My Fliskits two-stage Frick n' Frack augers in after staging at the Alpena CRTC athletic field. Ouch!

Honest John Model Rocket Launch--Alpena CRTC (2011-07-02)

The distinctive silhouette of an Honest John ("HoJo") missile graces the skies over Alpena, MI during the 2009 GLR CAP Summer Encampment--Model Rocketry Encampment. Launch operations carried out on the CRTC base atheletic field. This is an Estes 1:10 Scale model kit flown on a D12-3 motor. MI Wing CC and staff were present for this demonstration. (The model recovered safely behind the camera btw.)

Modified Saturn V Cardstock Test Launch (2012-06-27)

Second flight for this cardstock replica Saturn V moon rocket. This time with a clear plastic fin unit for improved stability. A free download static display model converted to flightworthy condition.

Quest Planet Probe Launch (2011-05-29)

Another model rocket with no moving parts and a great smoke trail. Guaranteed not to drift off the field. Goes 200 feet up on a B6-0 motor. High drag recovery. An aeroshell type model that recalls NASA Mars probe re-entry vehicle tests above the NM dessert back in the 1970s.

RTC Launches Again! (2011-07-09)

The furry rocket scientist returns to the ol' proving grounds to explore the heavens once more...also for current events commentary, and to read fan mail.

Saturn V Cardstock Test Launch (2011-08-17)

The furry rocketeer provides the rocket's red glare by the twilight's last gleaming. Epic test launch of 1:96 scale cardstock Saturn V model rocket. A static display model converted to flight. Powered by an Estes D12 motor in light winds.

Saturn V Skylab Peanut Scale Model Rocket Launch (2011-08-08)

First flight of my Dr. Zooch Skylab Saturn V model on an Estes B6-4 motor. Added a Top Flite ripstop nylon parachute FTW.

Spudnik Launch (2011-06-28)

A little foam ball with dowel rod antenna representing the Soviet Sputnik is lofted at the Alpena MI CRTC during the week of the GLR CAP Summer Encampment 2009. The cheapest model rocket out there, but fun to build and easy to prep. Comments by cadets and staff involved in the model rocketry course may be heard during the flight and recovery. A glimpse of the "Spudnik" is also provided. Vaughn Bros. offered the kit.