Baildon Moor, 16th April 2000

Biggest turnout to date

We decided to extend invitations to other local rocketeers for this launch. The combination of this and the good weather led to our highest turn out so far. All the usual suspects ( Brian/Mike/Shaun/Pete/Angela/Darren) were there, plus Peter & Dave Rawlinson, and Tony & Richard. We also had a couple of spectators on the day. Tony Betts of Rockets & Things was intending to join us, but couldn't make it at the last minute ( but he did manage to get our rocket orders to us, thanks Tony).

Brian launched...

bomproof lifts off swept back wings greyhawk

Interdictor on the pad interdictor deploys

super python launches super python deploys super python on chute

Pete & Angela launched...

little joe pencil deltie on pad deltie gliding

Darren launched...

generic gap stager MkV on pad MkV under chute

centuri x-24 estes phoenix phoenix deploys

Shaun launched...

The Half arsed flights were the first composites we have flown from this launch site. They were pretty impressive. The first flight didn't deploy the streamer, but there was no damage on landing. That's one of the advantages of Baildon Moor, the turf is very forgiving.

Bullpup Shaun & half arsed Half arsed launch Half arsed in the air

Mike launched...

russian interceptor on pad interceptor deploys

Dave & Peter launched...

quest falcon on the pad dave recovers falcon

Richard & Tony launched...

And finally...

A couple of pics that aren't of any launch in particular, but capture a moment for us all to remember, consider, and laugh about.

determination caption competition

baildon is a nice launch site

As is usual, a full and frank discussion of the day's events took place later in the pub.