Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 3 November 2024
Cancelled due to the forecast winds exceeding our safe launch limit of 30 km/h for most of the morning. Additionally, the forecast air temperature was getting a little too warm for safe operations.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 6 October 2024
Cancelled due to the forecast winds exceeding our safe launching limit of 30 km/h. The westerly winds were 30+ km/h with gusts up to 50-60 km/h.
CRG 2024 AGM
Sunday 8 September
The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Canberra Rocketry Group was held via Zoom on Sunday 8 September 2024 starting at 8:30am. Details will be provided to members soon.
High Power Launch at Ardlethan
Saturday 31 August - Sunday 1 September
Our third and final HPR launch for 2024 was held on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September. Unfortunately, in spite of the calm conditions in the early part of both the days, the conditions were not ideal due to the strong 25-40 km/h winds on both days. Nevertheless, we were able to get a few launches in on both days.
The thigh-high wheat crop proved to be a challenge for recovery, unless there was a good GPS fix to follow. Unfortunately, John suffered his first hybrid CATO with his Contrail H222-powered launch attempt. Fortunately, this was followed by a successful composite-powered flight. Mark and Warren had a couple of good flights with some long walks through the wheat to recover their rockets.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 1 September 2024
Cancelled due to high forecast winds.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 4 August 2024
The August L/MPR launch at Manton Road was again a very low key affair with only a few members launching into a clear sky. Again, winds were light, but and there was a chill in the air early in the session. Mark, Neville and Richard managed to get some good flights in. Neville had some successful glider flights; Marks' Vapour had a good flight, but ended up in a tree across the road, while his Starfire nearly ended up over the power line; Richards' Eiffel Tower had a few interesting flights, but still came back for more!
2 x A8, 3 x B4, 2 x B6, 1 x C6, 3 x D12, 1 x E16, 1 x E30.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 7 July 2024
The July L/MPR launch at Manton Road was a very low key affair with only a few members launching into a clear sky. Winds were light, but there was a definite chill in the air early in the session.
High Power Launch at Ardlethan
Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 June
Our second HPR launch for 2024 was held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June. The rocketry teams from both ANU and UNSW were in attendance to launch their team-built rockets. Further details will be available shortly.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 2 June 2024
Our L/MPR launch at Manton Road was held on Sunday 2 June. Details available shortly.
High Power Launch at Ardlethan
Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 May
Our first HPR launch for 2024 was held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May. It was a quiet weekend with the Saturday activities confined to prepping rockets in our cars due to the constant gusting winds. Only Mark and John managed one mid-power launch each into less than ideal conditions. Fortunately, the conditions on Sunday morning were near-perfect with a clear sky and no wind until around midday when the packup commenced. Mark, Warren and John were able to provide several spectator-pleasing flights each. Further details will be posted shortly.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 5 May 2024
Cancelled due to the very wet on-site conditions and the high forcast winds on the day.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 7 April 2024
The launch report will be posted shortly.
Low/Mid Power Launch at Manton Road, Yass
Sunday 3 March 2024
Cancelled due to the drying on-site conditions, the high forcast temperatures and winds on the day.
