Team-1,

The weather continues to thwart us. The wind is high at 14-25 mph but tolerable were it not for the overcast clouds, snow flurries and rain!  Our next launch event is January 17 immediately followed by our annual meeting on the the 18th at the Brighton Public Library at 1:30pm.

I hope to see you all there!

Norm Nazaroff, TRA04812

Prefect, Michigan Team-1 

Team-1,

The forecast for the 13th is for overcast low clouds, winds from 15 to 29 mph, not to mention below zero wind-chill!  We are deferring the launch to Dec 20th and we'll see if we get a flyable day.  Jay Calvert of www.impulse-buys.com will not be able to attend, so make any motor arrangements accordingly.  Hope to see you all next week!

Norm Nazaroff, TRA04812

Prefect, Michigan Team-1

Team-1,

After a week of beautiful launch weather, a front is coming through, though its arrival time has been moving back.  Since next Saturday's forecast looks like rain, we are going to do an early start tomorrow. The wind may be higher than desired at 15mph from the SSW, but within the 20mph limit.  The wind worsens in the afternoon, so high flights should be prepped to go early.  L2 certs might want to wait until December. 
 Setup will begin at 8AM, with launches beginning as soon as possible.  Don't forget your Tripoli card and cash for registration and motors.  Jay is scheduled to attend.  Dress for the wind, it will have a chilling effect.  Small chutes are recommended and high altitude apogee deployment without chute releases or dual deployment will be discouraged.  (L1 certs should be OK)

I will be skipping the Cracker Barrel due to the early setup, FYI.  I hope to see you all there!

Norm Nazaroff, TRA04812
Prefect, Michigan Team-1