Wright Stuff Rocketeers

05/30/2026

GO FOR LAUNCH MAY 30

WSR is GO for launch on Saturday, May 30 at Rip Rap Rd field. Launch starts at 11am.

It will be windy (upwards of 14mph; other predictions say 8-9mph) all day so plan your flights accordingly. Temps will be mild and cloud cover will be about 50%.

See you there!

05/16/2026

EVENT RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY

If you were going to be able to help with the Waynesville event, the Scouts have asked if we could reschedule it for Sunday, May 17 for better weather conditions. The times for the event are not changed.

if you are still available, please let me know. I can also provide rides for a couple of volunteers from and back to eRockets.

05/09/2026

GO FOR LAUNCH MAY 9

WSR is GO for launch on Saturday, May 9 at Rip Rap Rd field. Launch starts at 11am and runs through 5pm, unless the wind chases us off. Wind will be relatively high, coming from the west all day Which means many rockets will recover in the soccer fields. There will be some rain overnight but none is expected during the launch. If you can help load gear, please be at eRockets by about 915am. This is a Class 1 low-power launch.

04/25/2026

APRIL 25 GO FOR LAUNCH

WSR is GO for launch tomorrow, April 25 at Rip Rap Rd field in Huber Heights. Launch is from 11am to 5pm. Setup starts around 10am.

We're now back in low power season, so this will be a Class 1 launch with a G impulse / 1500g weight limit. Weather should be good; temps in the upper 60s, wind around 10 from the north, and very little chance of rain but be prepared just in case.

If you are able to help load gear, please be at eRockets by 930am.

See you there!


Dave C
Prez, WSR703

04/17/2026

SPACE EXPLORATION MERIT BADGE CAMPOREE AT WACO MUSEUM 4/18

Following are the details for the Camporee being held at the WACO Museum in Troy. I am still looking for volunteers to help, so please contact me if you're available.

LOCATION
The Camporee is located at the WACO Air Museum, 1865 S County Road 25A in Troy, OH. The site is an active airport so special precautions will need to be taken (see below).

BUILD/FLY
This event is a build/fly. There will be no more than 48 easy to build Estes Cosmic Ray rockets, and they will fly on A8-3 motors. 30 of those rockets will be used to help Scouts who signed up in advance earn the Space Exploration Merit Badge. These 30 rockets will have to fly TWICE to satisfy the requirements. The remaining 18 rockets will be built by other Scouts and will fly only once.

BUILD AND LAUNCH SETUP
The build will take place indoors in the new Education Center. Scouts will be divided into groups of 6-8. The range will be set up on the far south end of the property, just below the Museum and the Education Center. This also happens to be in the vicinity of the south end of the runway. We will use two (or possibly 3) sawhorses and the Wilson remote launch system.

SCHEDULE
I will gather most of the material we will use for the launch on Friday evening. Volunteers can gather at eRockets at 800am and we will proceed to the site shortly thereafter. The rocket build will begin at 930am after introductions and orientation. There should be some adults available to assist you. We will probably prepare the rockets for flight (wadding/engines/igniters) during the build rather than outside.
The weather prediction is not good for the entire day, so we will have to play it by ear for the launch. We may be able to fly shortly after the build, or we may have to wait until after lunch (noon to 130pm). I understand this is inconvenient for us but this is the hand Mother Nature has dealt us.

PRECAUTIONS
The airport will be open to aircraft traffic throughout the day. When the launch is started, the LCO will need to have the club's radio tuned to the WACO CTAF frequency and listen for aircraft entering the pattern. The likelihood of a conflict is probably low (the weather discourages flying in open-cockpit aircraft) but we cannot completely rule it out. We will need to set up and strictly enforce a crowd control line and only allow those who are retrieving their rockets past the line. Also, with the expected rain, please be equipped to protect yourselves and the launch equipment from getting wet. An extra pair of shoes is a good idea.

POSSIBILITY OF LAUNCH CANCELATION
There is a non-zero chance that the high winds and rain may prevent us from flying altogether. If this happens, I will dismiss WSR members to tear down the range and leave, and the Scouts will work contingency plans. I will be staying for the duration of the event as I'm signing off other requirements for the Merit Badge.

FINAL NOTES
This could be a difficult event, but that seems to be when we perform at our best. I greatly appreciate your help. I am considering your safety first and if the weather proves too problematic, I'm not afraid to pull the plug. If you have any questions, please contact me.


Dave C
Prez, WSR703

04/15/2026

FEDERAL RD FIELD CLOSED FOR SUMMER

We have been informed by the landowner that Federal Rd field is being prepared for planting, and so effective immediately the field is closed for the summer flying season. They are planting soybeans again, and so there is a better chance that we'll be able to use the field again earlier than when corn is planted. Let's hope for good weather and we'll make the switch to Rip Rap for our next launches.

We have also been informed that Tripoli Mid-Ohio's field is in the process of being planted so that field is closed as well.

Dave C
Prez, WSR703

04/11/2026

APRIL 11 GO FOR LAUNCH - 10AM START

WSR is GO for launch tomorrow at Federal Road field in Cedarville. PLEASE NOTE WE WILL START THE LAUNCH AT 10AM.

DID I MENTION WE'RE STARTING AT 10AM?

Weather looks quite good. There may be rain overnight but the ground was very dry when I was there on Tuesday. Come prepared just in case.

See you there!

04/03/2026

ROCI APRIL 4 LAUNCH CANCELED

ROCI has announced the cancelation of their launch originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 4. They are looking into a reschedule.

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03/28/2026

IMPORTANT: NO MOTOR VENDOR MARCH 28

Due to a family emergency, our motor vendor will not be at the field today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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03/28/2026

MARCH 28 LAUNCH INFO

Again, WSR is GO for launch on Saturday, March 28 from 11am to 5pm. Weather should be cool (34 degrees at the start) but winds are calm and the sky is clear. The field will be soft. There were a couple of spots with standing water but they are at the edge of the field so they should not be too much of a problem. I would strongly suggest you bring extra shoes or preferably boots. YOU MUST AVOID THE CREEK as the water is high. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT.

WSR members who can help load gear should meet at eRockets at 9am.

There will be several large rockets being launched so it should be a good time. There will also likely be some university teams so please try to consolidate your teams into as few cars as possible. We will also likely see some ARC teams getting their last chance qualification flights in before Monday's deadline. I'd like to ask those who are versed in ARC ops to make themselves available to do timing and scoring.

See you there!