(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Oct. 28, 2012)
Well, as expected, the weather situation has forces a scrub of this weekend’s maiden launch of the X6 Nesaru rocket.
The next opportunity for launch for Nesaru will be the morning of November 24th….
More details later…
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(October 25, 2012 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH)
The final ground tests for the X6-Nesaru rocket’s main parachute deployment system was performed earlier today, and I am happy to say, the test was successful.
This clears the way for the maiden launch for X6 Nesaru rocket “Zephyr” this weekend.
The latest weather forecasts for Saturday does not look good, as it calls for rain all day. There is a chance Sunday could work as the alternate launch day, but that ultimately depends on the exact arrival time of the three weather systems converging on Ohio. As of right now, it’s depending a lot on what hurricane Sandy does as it lands on the east coast.
Final GO / NO GO call may occur as late as Saturday night or early Sunday Morning.
In the meantime, “Zephyr” is on the checkout bench bring prepped for its maiden launch.
Zephyr on the workbench.
The countdown starts now for a possible Sunday launch of Zephyr.
Here are some stats on the maiden launch, and my Level 1 certification attempt.
Rocket: X6 Nesaru “Zephyr”
Motor used: CTI H-255
Liftoff Weight: 60 Oz (3.75 lbs)
Maximum expected altitude: 2100 Feet.
Maximum expected speed: 350 MPH
Camera on-board: Yes.
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(October 22, 2012 – Cuyahoga Falls)
If all goes well, and the final ground tests are successful, the timing of motors, and materials arrive on time, we may have the Maiden Launch of the X6 Nesaru rocket this Saturday! If successful, not only will be cool, but I will walk away with my Level 1 certification. After the successful completion, the rocket will be named “Zephyr II”.
Cornelius and the X6 Nesaru rocket.
The first flight is planned to launch on a CTI (Cesaroni Technologies) H255 motor, which is expected to place the rocket about 2500 or more feet in the air. Should be exciting!
More info to come!
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