The conversation is about a rocket launching event in a desert area. The speaker prepares for the launch by checking the wind direction with a sounding rocket, and adjusts the launch pads accordingly. The launch area is described as wide open with no tall objects that could obstruct the rocket. The speaker has a detailed mission plan to avoid wasting time making decisions during the launch.
The first rocket launched is a CC Express kit, which is an older model that the speaker painted himself. The rocket is launched successfully and lands between the pads. The speaker then launches a Super Alpha rocket with a thin Mill shoot and an altimeter. Despite some initial setbacks, the rocket gets off successfully and reaches an altitude of 87 feet. The speaker also mentions the use of a thin Mill shoot, which can be spotted from a mile away.
The speaker then launches a Goblin rocket, which he had previously lost due to being packed too tightly. This time, the rocket is launched successfully and hovers before coming back to land. The speaker also mentions the presence of deer tracks in the desert.
Next, the speaker launches a Guardian rocket, which has a camera attached to it. The rocket is launched successfully and reaches an altitude of 163 feet. The speaker also mentions the hazards of launching out in the desert, such as hitting a bush, which he had done twice that day.
Finally, the speaker launches a Mega Mosquito rocket on an Aerotech e-motor. The rocket is launched successfully and reaches an altitude of 391 feet. The speaker mentions that the Mega Mosquito is built to be more sturdy than the smaller Mosquito rocket.
1. The launch is taking place in a dusty area on a cool summer morning.
2. The wind is light, but the launcher adjusts the pads accordingly.
3. The launch site is wide open with hills, offering a safe area for launching rockets.
4. A sounding rocket is sent up to gauge the wind direction.
5. The launcher has a mission plan to track their activities.
6. A CC Express rocket is launched with an E20 motor.
7. The rocket has a thin mill shoot and an altimeter attached.
8. The rocket successfully lands between the pads.
9. The altimeter shows the rocket reached an altitude of 1600 feet and a distance of 87 feet.
10. The launcher uses thin mill shoots that are easily visible from a mile away.
11. Deer tracks are seen in the desert area.
12. A goblin rocket is launched next.
13. The goblin rocket has a baffle and a thin mill green shoot on a D12.5.
14. The goblin rocket successfully lands, and the shoot is in good shape.
15. A Guardian rocket with a camera is launched next.
16. A doorknob rocket is launched with a shoot release and an altimeter.
17. The doorknob rocket successfully lands, and the shoot is intact.
18. A Mega mosquito rocket is launched next.
19. The Mega mosquito rocket successfully lands, and it is more sturdy than the previous model.
20. The Mega mosquito rocket reached an altitude of 391 feet.