Tripoli Nebraska - First HPR Launch of 2009

troj · Fleet Captain Joined: Jun 30, 2007 Posts: 1506

Our first high power launch of the year is scheduled for this weekend, and it looks like it could be a wet one! Rolling Eyes

70% chance of rain on Saturday, minimal chance on Sunday. Wind for Saturday looks good, Sunday it could be a bit breezy.

Ah, the joys of Nebraska weather!

-Kevin

Sailorbill · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject:

I have seen everything from 20% to 80% chance for rain. Didn't really check for wind. Guess I will wait until Saturday to see if I am going.
I guess I really ought to get something fixed so I can fly. Laughing

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Bill Richardson ENC USNR Ret. TRA 8703 L2 In my opinion stupidity should be painful, very painful. Because if it was there would be alot less of it in the world today.

jim · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:18 am Post subject:

Keven,Bill and all others planning to attend Im looking forward to catching up with all of you again !!! let us hope the forcasters are wrong as usual and we can all fly LOTS and LOTS!! looking forward to the weekend Jim

troj · Fleet Captain Joined: Jun 30, 2007 Posts: 1506

Weather is looking iffy....

Current forecast

Time to keep watching it!

-Kevin

Sailorbill · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:14 pm Post subject:

Currently it looks like Saturday will be the best day. Rain in the AM and chance of a T'storm in the PM. Winds now predicted 10 to 15mph.
Sunday winds 20 to 30. Shocked

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Bill Richardson ENC USNR Ret. TRA 8703 L2 In my opinion stupidity should be painful, very painful. Because if it was there would be alot less of it in the world today.

iam5150 · Mission Specialist Joined: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 36

Will the vendor be there on BOTH days?

-Barry

troj · Fleet Captain Joined: Jun 30, 2007 Posts: 1506

Sailorbill · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:49 am Post subject:

Hope you all have a great launch day. Rolling Eyes

I got called in to work at 9:00 PM and didn't get home until 2:30 AM. Don't think I am going to make it. Crying or Very sad

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Bill Richardson ENC USNR Ret. TRA 8703 L2 In my opinion stupidity should be painful, very painful. Because if it was there would be alot less of it in the world today.

troj · Fleet Captain Joined: Jun 30, 2007 Posts: 1506

Bummer, Bill!

-Kevin

troj · Fleet Captain Joined: Jun 30, 2007 Posts: 1506

AARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!

Best flying weather we've had in years, and I didn't have any rockets with me! Crying or Very sad

The forecast indicated that, at the best, it was a bit iffy. But no, by noon, it was clear and beautiful, with no wind! Single-deploy flights to 4,000 feet were landing within 100 yards of the pads.

-Kevin

Sailorbill · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:44 am Post subject:

Just had to rub it in didn't you. Mad

I didn't wake up until about 10:00. Oh well, maybe next month. Laughing

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Bill Richardson ENC USNR Ret. TRA 8703 L2 In my opinion stupidity should be painful, very painful. Because if it was there would be alot less of it in the world today.

troj · Fleet Captain Joined: Jun 30, 2007 Posts: 1506

Sailorbill · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

At least you got something back! Very Happy

I keep hoping someone will find my Endeavour. Crying or Very sad

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Bill Richardson ENC USNR Ret. TRA 8703 L2 In my opinion stupidity should be painful, very painful. Because if it was there would be alot less of it in the world today.

jim · Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

NEVER!! trust a weatherman yea his prediction for wind on Sunday was correct Saterday onthe other hand was wonderful by my math thats 50% you may as well flip a coin Shocked

sorry you missed a great flying day hopefully we will get a chance again at the heat launch later jim