This flight is going to be on a the HyperTEK L-550 motor shown above just below the car tire. The high voltage ignition system is on the right above the rocket. photo by Lon Westfall

It was a windy spring day. Variable winds. Warm with a just a little haze. Visibility was good but not great.

Only Kevin and Lon were flying but most of the rest of the club showed up to watch. All rockets flew well, were recovered, and undamaged!

Chris came with a van full of rockets but we couldn't convince him to sacrifice any to the rocket gods.

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CIA-Rocketry > This flight is going to be on a the HyperTEK L-550 motor shown above just below the car tire. The high voltage ignition system is on the right above the rocket.

photo by Lon Westfall

CIA-Rocketry > Kevin listening for the continuity beeps after setting the altimeter. Gary and Kenny are "helping".

photo by Lon Westfall

CIA-Rocketry > After testing the ignition and fill systems the NO2 tank is filled.

Ken pushes the button. Nothing happens… Then he pushes it again for instant ignition!

photo by Lon Westfall

CIA-Rocketry > Off she goes to 6900'.

photo by Kevin Trueblood

This flight is going to be on a the HyperTEK L-550 motor shown above just below the car tire. The high voltage ignition system is on the right above the rocket.

photo by Lon Westfall