After three weeks of postponements due to weather, we finally got off the eighth Cambridge Rocket Club model rocket launch of the year on Saturday September 19th. We were initially greeted with single digit temperatures, blue sky and mild winds. The conditions did warm up as the sun rose and the winds remained at or […]
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August 15 2020 Oldies But Goodies Launch Report
On Saturday August 15th the Cambridge Rocket Club completed it’s seventh launch of the season. The weather was ideal at the Mohawk Road, Cambridge launch site. We were greeted with blue skies, moderate and meandering winds as well as warm temperatures in the mid 20’s. We had a modest turn-out including several prospective new members […]
August 1 2020 Scale Model Launch Report
On August 1st, the Cambridge Rocket Club hosted it’s sixth launch of 2020. The temperatures were hot and the winds moderate. Unfortunately the easterly winds compromised our recover zone and several rockets were lost. We welcomed several new members to the club and continue to grow our membership. The theme of the day was Scale […]
July 18 2020 A8-3 Parachute Spot Landing Contest Launch Report
The Cambridge Rocket Club completed its fifth launch of the season on July 18, 2020. The temperatures were in the low 30’s with moderate winds in the morning, gusty in the afternoon. We had a total of 16 club members including two guests participate at the launch. In total we managed to launch fifty (50) […]
July 4 2020 Multi-Stage Launch Report
On July 4, 2020 the Cambridge Rocket Club hosted it’s fourth launch of the year under clear skies, 30 degree temperatures and modest 10 – 15 KPH winds. This launch was open to all club members and guests for the first time this year. We complied with Covid-19 protocols be physical distancing, wearing masks and […]
June 20 2020 Video and Photo Day Launch Report
On June 20, 2020 the Cambridge Rocket Club hosted it’s third and largest launch of the season (so far). We once again flew under COVID-19 protocol which limited us to no more than ten (10) people at the launch site for each of a morning and afternoon launch window. The weather was ideal, 30 degree […]
June 13 2020 Season Opener Part II Launch Report
On Saturday June 13, 2020, the Cambridge Rocket Club hosted it’s second launch of the year once again under COVID-19 protocols with the exception that we were now allowed to increase the number of participants to not greater than ten (10) members. The skies were clear under cool conditions (12 degrees Celsius) and moderate winds […]
May 31 2020 We’re Back Season Opener Launch Report
On Sunday May 31st the Cambridge Rocket Club finally got it’s 2020 launch season underway. We were required to comply with COVID-19 Provincial Emergency Orders and confine our on field activities to a limit of no greater than five (5) members at any given time as well as practicing Physical Distancing at all times. This […]
October 19 2019 Fall Colours Launch Report
On Saturday October 19, 2019 the Cambridge Rocket Club hosted it’s twelfth model rocket launch of the season. The Fall weather greeted us with cool temperatures that warmed up to 12 degrees, clear blue skies and very calm winds that managed to gust up to 15 kph as the day wore on. We had a […]
September 21 2019 Competition Launch Report
On Saturday September 21, 2019 the Cambridge Rocket Club hosted it’s eleventh launch of the season. The flying conditions at the Mohawk Launch Site were absolutely ideal for flying. The air temperature was in the high twenties and the South West winds were very calm at about ten kilometers an hour under bright blue skies. […]