[BA-Rockets] Rain, Rain, Go Away!

[Gregory Wong]

If we put our Bertha in a tree, does that add to our duration?

Seriously, if the rocket lands in a tree, is the flight disqualified?

--Greg

On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 09:05 PM, Martin Krikorian wrote:

> The weather is "unsettled" as far as this weekend goes, but we will do 
> our best to be out there launching.  If the weather does cause a 
> cancellation - too rainy or too windy - we will notify via this e-mail 
> list.  We tend to wait until the last minute to cancel, so check just 
> before you come out, if you are worried about a wasted trip!
>
> We are having a fun rocket building contest for our June launch.  We 
> got several suggestions for contest format, and we have settled on Big 
> Bertha parachute duration.  You can build it stock, or you may modify 
> it as you choose.  The longest in the air on an Estes B4 or B6 motor 
> is the winner.  Modified versions must use all the original parts 
> (they must be present, but can be modified).  We will judge stock 
> versions and mods separately, so you can build and enter for both.  
> Rockets may be painted or not, but I believe there should be awards 
> for painting and finishing.  Notice:  Intentionally shooting for the 
> CATO award is not considered sporting!
>
> Questions or suggestions?  E-mail me quick!
>
> Marty K
>
> marty at BayNar.org
>
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