Tripoli Indiana September 2009

September 2009

/ Purdy Sod Farm

3 flights, 304 N-sec burned

This was my first launch with the Tripoli Indiana crew, on a hot day out at the Purdy Sod Farm. I flew my brains out, putting up everything from my Big Daddy on a D12 to the LOC IV on a G71. I also flew my Screech for the first time, for an excellent flight. Overall, it was a very relaxing day of flying!

Flight 3: LOC IV, AT G64

For my first AP flight of the morning, I decided to go for the LOC IV on a G64W. I still wasn't too comfortable with flying on such a small field, so I figured this combination would keep the altitude low while still providing for some excitement. After trimming the delay to 4 seconds, prep proceeded as usual, and I had the rocket on the pad in no time since there were no avionics involved. A quick countdown and the G motor fired up, taking the LOC IV on a nice flight, with a close landing. My small field confidence was boosted!
LOC IV on an AT G64

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