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

[Martin Krikorian]

I think it would have to be.  That's why we are doing B motors instead 
of C.   Who knows, it could make this contest somewhat chaotic, but the 
idea is just to have some fun.

-Marty


On Friday, April 25, 2003, at 07:51 AM, Gregory Wong wrote:

> 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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