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TRIPOLI Pittsburgh
Launch Report
October 6, 2024
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Flyers: 21
Flights: 35
Joe Sheppard loaded up another igniter juiced up with a little extra "burny stuff".
The long 54mm M motor scoffed at Joe's efforts and spat out the extras like a baseball player after a steroid injection.
Still no ignition.
Photo: Dan Heinlen
Kevin Wuchevich brought out his ever popular Snoopy's Doghouse for the October launch.
Snoopy doesn't fly all that stable in calm winds. On windy days like this, he turns sideways right off the pad.
mystery G motor
Snoopy's Doghouse uses a novel "Thud" recovery system, plopping down on its nose.
At the October launch, the recovery system worked flawlessly.
Next up was John Haught's Hot Sauce on a dark and sparky 54mm, 2 grain J-241. John calls this propellant formula ShitFire.
Something that cannot be conveied here is the screaming roar that comes from the Hot Sauce. It is truly awesome!
John Haught watches as his Hot Sauce heads down towards the pits.
The Hot Sauce bounces upright after nosing into the ground. John Haught had to walk roughly 9 steps to recover. No drone flight was required to locate the Sauce.
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