These launches were a part of a kids rocket camp sponsored by the North Iowa Area Community College, I performed two demonstration launches and Steve Mason had one launch. Greg Burnett was the camp instructor and invited me to the event, never wanting to turn down the chance to fly a rocket...
Here's the Cosmo 2 coming off the rail for the first, younger group of kids. The Cosmo 2 flew on a K class load of 2.1 pounds of KNSU.
Here the Cosmo 2 rocket comes down for a perfect landing.
Here's the second group of kids watching as the A2MD rocket gets prepped.
Another shot of the A2MD just before we installed 7 pounds of KNSU propellant.
At the launch site just prior to the A2MD launch.
Here's the A2MD coming off the pad.
And at motor burn out. A beautiful, straight launch. The rocket reached mach 1.4 (1,000 mph) in 1.5 seconds.
Here is Steve's "I" Rocket coming off the rail.
Here's the look of someone that just watched his rocket come in without recovery...
In the meantime John, Pete and I set out with a group of young men from the school to recover the A2MD. We tracked it with the homing beacon about 2 miles down range. I got the chance to put a few faces with names on this trip too, one of our forum members Andrew (far left in photo) helped recover the rocket. I also got to meet Pete from TQC for the first time, as well as Greg who was the class instructor. Thanks for the help guys and it was great getting to meet you!
Click Here for a short video of the last 2 fligths.
Steve and the kids recovered what was left of his "I" Rocket.
Any takers on a slightly used altimeter?
I'd like to thank Greg for inviting us to do this launch. John, Steve and I had a great time meeting everyone and the kids were all very enthusiastic and a lot of fun to put the launch on for. I only hope perhaps we helped to inspire a future rocketeer!