Archives of previous years’ reports can be found here.
Last Updated: 2024-04-16
Note: Starting in 2024, we have moved to using the actual Nsec of each motor flown. After testing during the 4th quarter of 2023 we found our use of the low end of each motor class was significantly under-reporting.
WSR Flight Report: April 8, 2024
National Museum of the USAF
Last updated: 2024–04–10
The club held a sport launch at the NMUSAF in conjuction with the museum’s eclipse activites. On a beautiful day with light winds rockets were launched both during the eclipse under the club’s night flight rules (13 flights with lights) and throughout the day (28 launches). The 13 fliers launched 41 rockets.
By the Numbers
Totals
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|
|
|
Certifications |
| Launches |
Motors |
Flyers |
Multi-stage |
Clustered |
Newton sec |
First Time Flyers |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
| 41 |
42 |
13 |
1 |
0 |
751.52 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Motors Used
| 1/8 A |
1/4 A |
1/2 A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
14 |
11 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Number Rockets Flown
| Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
| Taylor R. |
7 |
Andrew L. |
4 |
Kirk G. |
2 |
Tracey |
1 |
| Jared F. |
5 |
Mike R. |
4 |
Jay B. |
2 |
|
|
| Ben N. |
5 |
Dave C. |
3 |
Scott D. |
1 |
|
|
| Randy B. |
4 |
Scott J. |
2 |
Greg D. |
1 |
|
|
WSR Flight Report: April 6, 2024
Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–04–10
The club held a sport & high powered launch. The weather was in the 50’s with clouds coming in the afternoon with winds around 10mph. The 24 fliers launched 76 rockets. Congratulations to Sam D. for a successful Level 1 Cert flight.
By the Numbers
Totals
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|
|
|
Certifications |
| Launches |
Motors |
Flyers |
Multi-stage |
Clustered |
Newton sec |
First Time Flyers |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
| 76 |
92 |
24 |
4 |
7 |
6039.36 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Motors Used
| 1/8 A |
1/4 A |
1/2 A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
9 |
19 |
12 |
4 |
23 |
3 |
9 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Number Rockets Flown
| Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
| Joe H. |
8 |
Jay B. |
4 |
Jonathan E. |
3 |
Jack M. |
2 |
| Mike R. |
7 |
Andy P. |
3 |
Darrell H. |
2 |
Morgan C. |
1 |
| Jared F. |
7 |
Emrick E. |
3 |
Dave C. |
2 |
Vic K. |
1 |
| Team Solstice |
6 |
Diane T. |
3 |
Kendrick R. |
2 |
David B. |
1 |
| Team Stebbins |
5 |
Kristen G. |
3 |
David D. |
2 |
Jason D. |
1 |
| Lee B. |
4 |
Carter de W. |
3 |
Sam D. |
2 |
Evan P. |
1 |
WSR Flight Report: March 24, 2024
Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–03–25
TThe club held a sport & high powered launch. The temperature was in the upper 40s. A relatively windy day with winds in the 11 to 14 mph range and clear skies. The 25 fliers launched 49 rockets.
By the Numbers
Totals
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|
|
|
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Certifications |
| Launches |
Motors |
Flyers |
Multi-stage |
Clustered |
Newton sec |
First Time Flyers |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
| 49 |
54 |
24 |
2 |
2 |
7748.12 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
Motors Used
| 1/8 A |
1/4 A |
1/2 A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
10 |
4 |
6 |
14 |
0 |
8 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Number Rockets Flown
| Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
| Mike R. |
7 |
Andy P. |
3 |
John W. |
1 |
Nolan H. |
1 |
| Emrick E. |
5 |
Jonathan E. |
2 |
Sam D. |
1 |
Annah H. |
1 |
| Lee B. |
4 |
Carter de W. |
2 |
Team Solstice |
1 |
Dave C. |
1 |
| Dale B. |
4 |
James D. |
2 |
James W. |
1 |
Josie K. |
1 |
| Andrew K. |
3 |
Jay B. |
1 |
Skyler H. |
1 |
? W. |
1 |
| Tom S. |
3 |
Ron S. |
1 |
Richard F. |
1 |
Bill E. |
1 |
WSR Outreach Report: March 21–22, 2024
Kettering College
Last updated: 2024–03–25
WSR club members Jonathan E., Barry M., Lee B., and Dave C. provided a build and fly experience for Jonathan E.’s students at Kettering College. Fifty one students built Estes Generic E2X kits and flew them over Thursday March 21st and Friday March 22nd.
By the Numbers
Totals
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|
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Certifications |
| Launches |
Motors |
Flyers |
Multi-stage |
Clustered |
Newton sec |
First Time Flyers |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
| 70 |
70 |
55 |
0 |
0 |
461.8 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
Motors Used
| 1/8 A |
1/4 A |
1/2 A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
21 |
23 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Number Rockets Flown
| Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
| Students |
52 |
Lee B. |
5 |
Dave C. |
3 |
Barry M. |
1 |
| Jonathan E. |
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
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WSR Flight Report: February 11, 2024
Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–02–12
The club held a sport and high powered launch at Federal Road. With the temperature ranging from 38–45 (F) throughout the launch window, winds in the 10mph range, and cloudy skies clearing throughout the day the 15 fliers launched 67 rockets.
By the Numbers
Totals
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|
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|
|
Certifications |
| Launches |
Motors |
Flyers |
Multi-stage |
Clustered |
Newtons |
First Time Flyers |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
| 67 |
83 |
15 |
2 |
6 |
6487.7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Motors Used
| 1/8 A |
1/4 A |
1/2 A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
13 |
26 |
12 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Number Rockets Flown
| Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
Flyer |
# |
| Mike R. |
12 |
Jonathan E. |
6 |
Dave C. |
3 |
Steve D. |
1 |
| Dale B. |
8 |
David B. |
6 |
Randy B. |
3 |
Lori L. |
1 |
| Carter de W. |
7 |
Andy P. |
5 |
Jay B. |
2 |
Mark F. |
1 |
| Scott |
7 |
Tom S. |
4 |
Andrew L. |
1 |
|
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2024 YEAR-TO-DATE IMPULSE TRACKER: 303 flights for 21488.5 NSec
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
49 |
59 |
89 |
37 |
23 |
45 |
7 |
21 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 1, Level 2: 0, First-time Flyers: 47, Multi-staged: 9, Clustered: 15
2023 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 2752 flights for 68837.03 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 1 |
2 |
51 |
392 |
1233 |
358 |
200 |
118 |
138 |
70 |
45 |
20 |
14 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 10, Level 2: 4, First-time Flyers: 898, Multi-staged: 43, Clustered: 46
2022 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 2191 flights for 50469.81 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 5 |
1 |
49 |
441 |
906 |
387 |
173 |
106 |
126 |
29 |
31 |
12 |
10 |
7 |
4 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 7, Level 2: 4, First-time Flyers: 579, Multi-staged: 29, Clustered: 22
2021 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 2089 flights for 41946.05 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 4 |
8 |
51 |
253 |
838 |
459 |
233 |
113 |
146 |
54 |
34 |
25 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 5, Level 2: 1, First-time Flyers: 425, Multi-staged: 41, Clustered: 44
2020 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 1403 flights for 50972.53 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 3 |
5 |
37 |
193 |
394 |
343 |
201 |
92 |
118 |
60 |
55 |
21 |
18 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 10, Level 2: 4, First-time Flyers: 91, Multi-staged: 48, Clustered: 39
2019 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 3489 flights for 32040.27 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 38 |
5 |
241 |
1263 |
1125 |
438 |
220 |
83 |
70 |
44 |
25 |
13 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 9, Level 2: 3, First-time Flyers: 1356, Multi-staged: 43, Clustered: 23
2018 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 24324.97 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 7 |
2 |
119 |
146 |
566 |
137 |
65 |
53 |
45 |
21 |
17 |
10 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 6, Level 2: 6, First-time Flyers: 492, Multi-staged: 8, Clustered: 7
2017 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 41771.8750 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 6 |
0 |
57 |
105 |
408 |
177 |
79 |
36 |
39 |
29 |
21 |
7 |
10 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 6, Level 2: 5, First-time Flyers: 238, Multi-staged: 14, Clustered: 12
2016 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 71058.750 NSecoptimal
| 1/8A |
1/4A |
1/2A |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
| 0 |
0 |
263 |
122 |
301 |
200 |
72 |
33 |
49 |
18 |
15 |
12 |
9 |
5 |
0 |
2 |