Model Rockets: Loud mid-power launches with no lost rockets during perfect Hawaiian blue skies

Everyone agreed this was our best launching day we've had in Hawaii. The winds were calm with temps between 69F and 83F. The lack of wind made it very hot and humid. Fortunately, we had BBQ hamburgers, hotdogs, and Diet Dr. Pepper to keep us going. There were several students from WCC and HCC. Mililani's TARC team canceled due to not being prepared so looking forward to seeing them again in a future launch. The Assets team also canceled due to their continued success in the State's robotics challenge.
The Protostar was my sacrifice to the nonbenevolent rocketry gods. They seemed to accept the sacrifice because we didn't lose a single rocket, just a few nose cones. The Mega Teal Max was a scratch build. I bought the NC and tube from Estes, and the plywood fin kit from Rocketry Works (RIP). With respect to Stickershock, I couldn't justify the $45 so made my own haphazard decals.
This was the initial use of the Knight Mfg launch pad with the 1010 rail. My bicycle stand was okay but deflected with the G80 motor last time. I'm hoping to get reimbursed by NAR next year as the section leader. There was a mishap with the handle bolt, but Knight reconciled it quickly.
After losing the 32S cam the other week to the tallest tree in the park, this left me with the old #3 cam with the video glitches. I have two more ordered, but they're on a slow boat from China so won't get here for several more weeks. The Ion altimeters seemed to be prone to atmospheric glitches and were generally about 50ft lower than the Estes altimeters, which hasn't been the case in the past. The filtered altitude didn't seem to help much either. With four altimeter flights, it was getting difficult to distinguish which flight went with which data.
I was experimenting with the screamer. I connect the device to the NC and secure the wrist strap to below the chute. When the chute is deployed, it's supposed to pull the pin out during descent. I've found it helpful when the rockets land out of sight into the ag fields or bushes. It worked perfectly with the Bandit Upscale. The pin came out when the Mega Teal Max hit the ground.
There were a few chuffs on the pad. I use an inch piece of cannon fuse in with the Jr Initiator to help get past the initial ignition. Sometimes you can see the fuse getting ejected but by that time, it has already done it's job.
0:00 Protostar E12-6 4pts
1:18 Gary Prowler E16-6
2:27 Gary AGM Pike E30-7
3:33 Jake Biohazard E12-6
3:52 Mega Teal Max G78-7GL 435ft 7pts
5:00 Flight video RR
6:15 Ashleigh Taser C6-5
6:34 Gavin Black Death G80-14A
7:51 Gary HyperLOC E30-6
8:40 Helen Hi-Tech E24-4C
9:36 Nikki Scratch D12-5
10:43 Clarence Initiator G74
11:27 LOC Patriot 4in G80-7T 454ft 7pts
12:21 Flight video RR
13:40 Nikki Norad F15-4
14:21 Clarence Initiator G74
15:19 Jake V-Skiter E26-4W
16:14 Bandit Upscale G77-4RL 743ft 7pts
17:21 Flight video RR
18:52 Nikki Norad F20-4
19:45 Gary Viper IV 4x D12-5 cluster
20:55 Christopher Phantom Blue QC18-6W 4pts
22:09 Bandit Komen A10-3T 3pts
22:35 Gary Jayhawk, CTI F50SK-6
23:28 Ashleigh Taser C6-5
23:47 Bandit Green A10-3T 3pts
24:26 DB Citation Patriot G74-4W 782ft 7pts
25:24 Flight video RR
27:13 Ryan Firehawk 1/2A3-4T
27:31 Helen Hi-Tech E24-4C
28:08 Nikki Scratch D12-5
28:58 Bandit Orange A10-3T / Glider A8-3 4pts
30:02 Total 46pts + 10 bonus + 5 cookout = 61pts
3:52 Mega Teal Max G78-7GL 435ft 7pts
6:43 Gavin Black Death G80-14A
10:43 Clarence Initiator G74
11:27 LOC Patriot 4in G80-7T 454ft 7pts
16:14 Bandit Upscale G77-4RL 743ft 7pts
22:35 Gary Jayhawk, CTI F50SK-6
24:26 DB Citation Patriot G74-4W 782ft 7pts

[@michaelc6817]

40 launches!! What a day! Had to be fun for all who attended. Thanks for the videos!!

[@RonzRocketz]

Best launching day in Hawaii so far.

[@xo6910]

Thanks for sharing these videos! I certainly enjoy viewing them - and appreciate shout the great photography and editing. You do a fantastic job zooming in to the rocket during the launch and recovery of each flight and even provide a subtitled text describing the rocket and engine. Fantastic! Wish others did the same!!

[@RonzRocketz]

I appreciate the comments. Honestly, I watch other videos and then try to improve my videos. I used to add text to the video but they tend to get messed up so I add it to the timeline now. It definitely helps to have the flight log so I can figure out who's who in the zoo.

[@friarrodneyburnap8680]

I want to always see the full rocket launch, not just the motor firing on the pad.

[@RonzRocketz]

Me too. I use two GoPros and handcam except when they start acting up. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.

[@jcshobbiesandrecreation5873]

Nice video. Where did you get that small blue launch pad with the rail ?

[@RonzRocketz]

Knight Mfg. About $300 with shipping. Each NAR section is allowed $250 each year to buy equipment. I already spent this years so hoping they'll reimburse me next year.

[@orestesmayo-nc2hm]

What are you using for the sound? It really sends that for a good distance. Helps to find them for sure.

[@RonzRocketz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKmzaZlsg9Khpbssi=NZytKK1LL-4dubMv

[@RonzRocketz]

Didn't need them this time but would need if they went into the bushes or deep into the ag fields.

[@JasonCraft2]

Where did you get the parachute for the Mega Teal Max rocket ?

[@RonzRocketz]

This is the only place I've found them but may run out soon. www.buyrocketmotors.com/top-flight-x-type-parachutes/

[@jeffgortatowsky7155]

rez was pretty low no?

[@RonzRocketz]

Flight videos or Handycam? I'm down to my remaining 32S cam that has a video glitch. More are on the way.