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TRIPOLI Pittsburgh

Launch Report

July 19, 2026

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Conditions were cooler and more subdued than most July launches with temperatures in the 70's to low 80's.

Winds were mixed with light breezes blowing most of the day and a few gusts here and there.

Joe Pscolka (TRIPOLI Pittsburgh President and Do-er of most things) did nearly all of the early set up work by himself.

Thanks Joe!

And come on guys.... let's help out a little, huh?

Flyers: 20

Flights: 58

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First flight of the day off of the high power pads went to Jeffrey Dick with his AGM 33-Pike on an H-123.

Jeff watches his AGM drift toward the trees (luckily it came down clear of them).

As a follow up from May, Jeff was able to recover his

Early members of the CMU squad ready a parachute and enjoy some doughnuts.

Goto:

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