We were able to get in another rocket launch before Alex moved to California. We had an amazing afternoon with no wind so we tried a 2-stage launch of the Comanche III (which had recently been repaired due to a 3-stage launch failure). This time both engines burned, but the when the booster popped to light the second stage, the motor fell out and the booster section remained attached, so the exhaust from the second motor toasted the booster section. I need to get one of those "designer's special" rocket kits so I can have enough spare parts to rebuild these.
Everything else flew great, and we even got a good launch of the Astrocam that Aunt Sue got us a while back. I need to find somewhere that will develop the 110 catridge in less time than the 6 weeks that Walgreens quoted. Speaking of Walgreens... they have some crappy digital cameras on sale for $10 that would make a great replacement for the Astrocam's 110 film camera.... Hmmm... Another project.
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