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CIA-Rocketry  > Outreach & Education > AE100SD Launch at Flatville 11/4/2006
Students in the University of Illinois' Aerospace Engineering 100SD class launched their semester project rockets at the CIA's site near Flatville on Saturday, November 4. All the rockets were modified BSD 38 Special kits powered by Aerotech J350-L motors. The class built the payloads, consisting of an RDAS on-board data recorder and telemetry system with GPS, and either a still or video camera to take pictures during the flights. They will download and analyze the data from these flights to complete their semester projects. CIA assisted in the design and construction of the rockets and payloads, and ran the launch operation.
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CIA-Rocketry > William Carney kept an eye on recovery operations with his powerful binoculars, designed for astronomy.  Photo by Greg Smith
CIA-Rocketry > After the rockets were recovered and returned, we removed the motors so the casings could be cleaned (yuck) and re-used next year.  Photo by Greg Smith
CIA-Rocketry > One of the student teams celebrates a successful flight and recovery of all the rocket components.  Photo by Greg Smith
CIA-Rocketry > Will Carney's rocket taking off, the launcher in the fore ground was blown over by the wind. Photo by Christopher Brian Deem
CIA-Rocketry > To finish the day, William Carney flew one of his own rockets.  After this pretty liftoff, it separated early and was slightly damaged.  We gave up trying to launch any more due to the windy and cold conditions.  Photo by Greg Smith
William Carney kept an eye on recovery operations with his powerful binoculars, designed for astronomy. Photo by Greg Smith
 > William Carney kept an eye on recovery operations with his powerful binoculars, designed for astronomy.  Photo by Greg Smith
William Carney kept an eye on recovery operations with his powerful binoculars, designed for astronomy. Photo by Greg Smith
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