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CIA Launch at Dodds Park 7/22/2006

Photos from the CIA rocket launch held July 22, 2006 at Dodds Park in Champaign
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  • Chris Deem's Primus I takes off.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Chris Deem's Primus I takes off. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Primus I ascending.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Primus I ascending. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Just after ejection, Chris Deem's Primus I deploys its parachute.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Just after ejection, Chris Deem's Primus I deploys its parachute. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Not-quite-vertical liftoff of a nice looking Estes Scissor-Wing Transport.  Unfortunately, this glider made a hard landing through the (open) window and into the seat of Nick Cassavaugh's van!  Photo by Greg Smith

    Not-quite-vertical liftoff of a nice looking Estes Scissor-Wing Transport. Unfortunately, this glider made a hard landing through the (open) window and into the seat of Nick Cassavaugh's van! Photo by Greg Smith

  • The Scissor-Wing Transport continues its off-kilter climb.    Photo by Greg Smith

    The Scissor-Wing Transport continues its off-kilter climb. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Stephen Juneau's Predator, from Public Enemy Rockets, lifts off on a successful level 1 certification flight with an H148 Redline motor.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Stephen Juneau's Predator, from Public Enemy Rockets, lifts off on a successful level 1 certification flight with an H148 Redline motor. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Stephen's Predator climbs away on an H148 Redline motor.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Stephen's Predator climbs away on an H148 Redline motor. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Stephen's Predator continues climbing ...

    Stephen's Predator continues climbing ...

  • ... deploys its parachute ...

    ... deploys its parachute ...

  • ... and comes down successfully.  Photos by Greg Smith

    ... and comes down successfully. Photos by Greg Smith

  • Prepping an egglofter on the pad.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Prepping an egglofter on the pad. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Brian Smith's DynaStar Rising Star lifts off with an E9 motor.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Brian Smith's DynaStar Rising Star lifts off with an E9 motor. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Brian's Rising Star just a moment after ejection.  The parachute is not open yet.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Brian's Rising Star just a moment after ejection. The parachute is not open yet. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Brian Smith's Rising Star makes a second successful liftoff.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Brian Smith's Rising Star makes a second successful liftoff. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Successful recovery of Brian Smith's Rising Star.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Successful recovery of Brian Smith's Rising Star. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Nick Cassavaugh's "immortal" Callisto lifts off yet again.  Motor is an F40.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Nick Cassavaugh's "immortal" Callisto lifts off yet again. Motor is an F40. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Nick Cassavaugh's Callisto boosting on an F40.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Nick Cassavaugh's Callisto boosting on an F40. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Nick's Callisto at ejection.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Nick's Callisto at ejection. Photo by Greg Smith

  • The Callisto just a second before touchdown.  Photo by Greg Smith

    The Callisto just a second before touchdown. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Robert had a hard time getting the F22 motor in his Airspike to ignite.  Here, he gets some advice from Lon Westfall.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Robert had a hard time getting the F22 motor in his Airspike to ignite. Here, he gets some advice from Lon Westfall. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Calling in more help.  After another misfire, both Lon and William try to help Robert figure out why his Airspike won't ignite.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Calling in more help. After another misfire, both Lon and William try to help Robert figure out why his Airspike won't ignite. Photo by Greg Smith

  • After many attempts, the F22 in Robert Brunner's Airspike ignites.  There was much rejoicing.  Photo by Greg Smith

    After many attempts, the F22 in Robert Brunner's Airspike ignites. There was much rejoicing. Photo by Greg Smith

  • A metallic gold saucer rocket built by William Carney.  Photo by Greg Smith

    A metallic gold saucer rocket built by William Carney. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Chris Deem's modified Estes Snitch takes off.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Chris Deem's modified Estes Snitch takes off. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Sorry Chris, no liftoff photo this time, but here's a shot of the Big Brute being prepped for launch.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Sorry Chris, no liftoff photo this time, but here's a shot of the Big Brute being prepped for launch. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Chris Deem's NCR Big Brute pops its 'chute in a cloud of recovery wadding.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Chris Deem's NCR Big Brute pops its 'chute in a cloud of recovery wadding. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Greg Smith's LOC Onyx clears the pad on an F50 at the start of a straight and successful flight.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Greg Smith's LOC Onyx clears the pad on an F50 at the start of a straight and successful flight. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Lon Westfall's PML Explorer and an impressive cloud of black smoke from the H73 Blackjack motor.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Lon Westfall's PML Explorer and an impressive cloud of black smoke from the H73 Blackjack motor. Photo by Greg Smith

  • Lon's Explorer returning from a successful flight.  Photo by Greg Smith

    Lon's Explorer returning from a successful flight. Photo by Greg Smith

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