Launching Rockets, Lucerne Dry Lake, Nov. 2001

Troop 679 attended ROCstock on November 9-10. The Dragon and Grizzly patrols each put together a Patriot Missile kit and then helped to prepare the rocket for launch. The rocket was equiped with a payload designed by Mr. Jarvis that recorded the flight parameters. Both rockets were launched successfully and survived to fly again. The weather on Saturday was perfect! Warm and sunny with no wind. Sunday's weather was much cooler and the wind was strong.

Getting breakfast ready and working on finishing up the rockets.

The Dragon's with their Rocket.

Andy and his FAT rocket.

Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Stobbe setting up the launch pad for the Dragon's rocket.

Making the final wiring connections.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Blast off!

First chute deploys.

Second chute is out and the rocket makes a successful flight.

Cameron, Mr. Stobbe and Nathan prepare to fire their own rocket.

Nathan acts as launch control, Cameron watches.

Alex prepares to launch his 'Cyclone' rocket.

Ready to fire it off.

The Grizzlies show off their rocket.

Preparing to launch the Grizzlies rocket.

Mr. Tallman, Mr. Napier watch Mr. Jarvis make the final wiring connections.

Another successful launch. Their parachute didn't fully deploy, but the rocket survived intact to fly again.