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NEFAR Launch, Bunnell, FL 8-14-10 (2010-08-14)
I drove up to Bunnell, Florida with Roger Smith (JonRocket.com) for the N.E.F.A.R. launch today. I launched five until the heat got to be too much. My downscale Sky Writer flew very high for an MMX ... [Read More]
LAUNCH! Bunnell, FL - N.E.F.A.R. 9/11/10 (2010-09-11)Skies were clear and winds were calm. I counted 26 cars at the launch today. The Big Girtha screamed on a two engine C6-5 cluster. That homemade baffle worked fine, the 18" ripstop nylon ... [Read More]
LAUNCH! NEFAR Monthly Bunnell, FL 1/8/2011 (2011-01-08)We had wind gusts nearing 20 m.p.h. at the NEFAR monthly launch in Bunnell, Florida today. I only got two rockets in the air, but there was plenty flights of interest. First up for me was the UP! ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch Videos, January 8 Launch Bunnell, FL (2011-01-13)To look at the NEFAR January Launch videos, you'd think it was an Odd'l Rockets promo! Once again, Jimmy Yawn took some great videos You can check them out at the NEFAR site HERE On the left is the ... [Read More]
LAUNCH! N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell, Florida March 12, 2011 (2011-03-13)The weather at NEFAR was about as good as it gets yesterday. The temperature was in the mid 70s and winds were from 5 - 10 mph. The PIGASUS rebuild finally flew on an Estes C6-5. I ... [Read More]
LAUNCH! Bunnell Blast November 13, 2011 (2011-11-14)The Bunnell Blast is a two day event, November 12 and 13. I wasn't able to attend Saturday's launch. The day was busy finishing up with a night launch. Here's some highlight's of the Sunday ... [Read More]
Launch! NEFAR Monthly, Bunnell, FL 12/10/11 (2011-12-11)Low clouds and wind gusts up to 15 m.p.h. were present for most of the day. Carl Campbell of DFR Technologies flew his Semroc SATURN 1B twice, with an E18-4 and a E20-4. Both beautiful flights with ... [Read More]
Launch! Bunnell NEFAR, July 14, 2012 (2012-07-15)I hadn't flown a rocket in a while, so I headed up to Bunnell, Florida for the monthly N.E.F.A.R. launch. Mike Armstrong brought a few of his growing V2 collection. This is the ASP V2 with an ... [Read More]
Launch! NEFAR Bunnell, FL, March 9, 2013 (2013-03-10)Tom Tweit flew his FlisKits Nell with a C6-3 engine. This forward engine rocket had a dramatic slow liftoff with full parachute recovery. You would think there might be damage on landing but it ... [Read More]
Launch N.E.F.A.R. Monthly, Bunnell, Florida May 11, 2013 (2013-05-12)I drove Roger Smith (jonrocket.com and rocketreviews.com) and Tom Rubikov to the monthly NEFAR launch near Bunnell, Florida. It was warm at first then quickly became Florida HOT! Brian Coyle invited ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell, FL Launch, July 13, 2013 (2013-07-14)What was left of tropical storm Chantal threatened today's N.E.F.A.R. launch. Six of us headed up in Roger Smith's van. July days are usually hotter and the winds were low. The rains started ... [Read More]
Launch, N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell, Fl, October 12, 2013 (2013-10-13)I almost didn't go to the NEFAR launch today, I was really on the fence. The weather said it was going to be cooler with 5 - 10 mph winds to the North. Not many lower power fliers today. I sure ... [Read More]
Launch! NEFAR Bunnell Blast, November 9, 2013 (2013-11-10)This past weekend was the N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell Blast, a two day event with a night launch on Saturday night. The Quest AEROSPACE ONE is a great flyer adapted to an Estes D12-5. Towards the end of ... [Read More]
Bunnell Blast Pictures Link (2013-11-14)That's Oscar the Rocket Dog (and me) last Saturday at the Bunnell Blast. You gotta' love a good dawg! It was a two day event with night launches Saturday evening. Oscar is owned by Bracha and ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell, FL Launch! December 14., 2013 (2013-12-15)Roger Smith and I headed out from Orlando to Bunnell at around 9:45 a.m. The weather report was for low winds of 10 mph. The wind gusts were more like 20. A few didn't fly or downsized ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch, Bunnell, FL April 12, 2014 (2014-04-13)Today there were college groups in competition launching Hybrid rockets. Lots of misfires and fill hoses came loose. The Scouts also joined us so there was plenty of action on the LPR pads. With ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Launch, October 11, Bunnell, FL (2014-10-11)It was still hot in Bunnell, but not miserable. Winds were calm with occasional thermals. My first up was the CHEROKEE GOON with a Quest B6-4. Estimated altitude 350'. I always start small to ... [Read More]
Launch! NEFAR, Bunnell Blast, FL November 8, 2014 (2014-11-09)The Bunnell Blast is a two day event with a night launch on Saturday night. I was there for the day on Saturday. Somewhere in that ball of flame is the SPUDNIK ! The A10-3t engine ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch, Bunnell, FL February 14, 2015 (2015-02-15)The NEFAR monthly launch was as busy as I've ever seen it. Lots of kids and Scouts on the low power pads. The mid power pads were all full throughout the day. Winds were 10 to 15 mph and I had LONG ... [Read More]
Launch, NEFAR, Bunnell, FL, June 13, 2015 (2015-06-14)How you feelin'? Hot, Hot, HOT! These Summer launches really wipe me out. The Civil Air Patrol joined us today so a second LPR rack was set up. Good call and Thanks guys! Most of the CAP flights ... [Read More]
Launch, NEFAR, Bunnell, FL, August 8, 2015 (2015-08-09)Roger Smith drove us up to the NEFAR monthly launch in Bunnell, Florida. While getting there we drove through a heavy thunderstorm but things cleared up before arriving at the field. It was hot but ... [Read More]
Launch, N.E.F.A.R., Bunnell Florida, September 12, 2015 (2015-09-13)Roger Smith drove Dave, Lonnie and I to Bunnel for the N.E.F.A.R. monthly launch. Skies were overcast but there was no rain while we were there. The clouds kept the heat low. Winds were up to 15 ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Monthly Launch, Bunnell Florida, October 10, 2015 (2015-10-11)Only one post today! There are 20 pictures below, six in the animated GIF. That should be a enough for anybody, including me. The Zooch Ares build will continue tomorrow. I took the 1 1/2 hour ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell Blast, November 14, 2015 (2015-11-15)November 14 and 15 is the Bunnell Blast , a two day event with night launches Saturday evening. When I arrived just before 11:00 a.m. there were already 75 cars parked down the flight line. After ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Launch, Bunnell, FL December 12, 2015 (2015-12-13)December launches aren't as busy as last months two-day Bunnell Blast. Still, a good group showed up. Temperature and the winds were moderate. My Odd'l Rockets PIGASUS flew first with a Quest B6-4. ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Monthly Launch, January 9, 2016 (2016-01-10)Roger Smith drove me to the Bunnell, N.E.F.A.R. site at the Clegg Sod Farm. We saw low fog all the way there. The low ceiling kept most MPR and HPR flights grounded. Even some LPR rockets topped out ... [Read More]
The BIG FIX, Quest Magnum Engine Mount (2016-01-22)Here's the carnage after my Quest Magnum launch a few months back. On the far left you can see the two engine cluster mount, still tethered by the Kevlar line. Moving to the right ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch February 13, 2016 (2016-02-14)I only flew two rockets at yesterdays N.E.F.A.R. launch! NEFAR runs a very smooth operation. After LPR launches you watch the MPR and HPR launches. You recovery your rockets, grab another and get in ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch? (2016-03-13)I didn't make it to the N.E.F.A.R. launch in Bunnell, FL yesterday. Plenty of rockets, a chair and snacks were packed. I got on I/4 just outside of downtown Orlando, hoping to drive North. Orlando ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch, Bunnell, FL, April 9, 2016 (2016-04-10)A two day NEFAR Half-Blast event! Two different banks of launchers were set up, the East range for LPR, the away West range for MPR and HPR. This is an efficient system for what could be ... [Read More]
Launch! N.E.F.A.R., Bunnell, FL May 14, 2016 (2016-05-15)Summer heat is here! The first real warm day of the season, winds were up to 15 mph. Good turnout and the second rack of LPR pads were set up. Here's two vintage models on adjacent launch rods. ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch - August 13, 2016 (2016-08-14)I flew back from California touching down at 7:00 a.m., just enough time to drive to the NEFAR launch in Bunnell. The NEFAR field gives me a chance to stretch using engines larger than a B6-4. I ... [Read More]
NEFAR Monthly Launch, September 10, 2016 (2016-09-11)I arrived just before 11:00 a.m. No winds - yet! Hot and humid. First up for me was the Dr. Zooch SLS . An Estes C6-5 got it to about 500'. It landed too close to the chemical and water canal. Next ... [Read More]
Launch! Bunnell Blast, November 12, 2016 (2016-11-13)The two day Bunnell Blast is BIG! Lots of flyers, lots of cars. The LPR and MPR launchers are set far enough apart so neither has to wait for pads or recovery. Well, that goes for LPR anyway. The ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Launch, Bunnell, FL, December 10, 2016 (2016-12-11)Months go by, things are good, and then you have one of "those" launch days. Nothing disastrous, it's just some flights weren't stable or vertical. The winds were up, gusts from 15 to 20 mph. We all ... [Read More]
Launch - N.E.F.A.R. Bunnell, FL, November 11, 2017 (2017-02-12)This gives you an idea about how diverse the low power rack was at Saturday's NEFAR launch. A TLP Sidewinder, Estes Mercury Redstone, Estes Shuttle, Photon Probe, Silver Streak and the BMS 3" School ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Launch Bunnell, FL March 11, 2017 (2017-03-12)There were a LOT of cars at the field by the time Lonnie B. and I arrived at 10:00 a.m. More cars extended just as far to the right side of the picture. The low power pads were busy. In addition to ... [Read More]
NEFAR Launch Bunnell, FL, April 22, 2017 (2017-04-23)I arrived around 11:00 a.m. counting 75 cars already there, more were arriving. The two-day Bunnell Half Blast is turning into a big event. On these two day launches the LPR and MPR launches are ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Launch, Bunnell, FL, February 10, 2018 (2018-02-11)I was told the temperature was going to reach the high 80s today, there was low humidity so it was bearable. I'm not complaining - a few years back the February launch it snowed! There was a good ... [Read More]
LAUNCH! N.E.F.A.R., Bunnell, FL, March 24, 2018 (2018-03-26)WOW! What great weather. This was a re-schedule for the postponed March 10 launch. Not many fliers today, probably one third of the normal crowd. They missed out on the best weather of the year. ... [Read More]
LAUNCH! N.E.F.A.R. Monthly, April 14, 2018 (2018-04-15)From Greg Lukach on the Nefar Facebook page, Friday night: "Ok everyone - important announcement. The launch is still a go. HOWEVER - parking will be very limited. The field is still a bit soft. ... [Read More]
Launch! N.E.F.A.R., Bunnell, FL, June 9, 2018 (2018-06-10)The heat is on! NEFAR hasn't had a lunch since April. To make ammends, there were no launch fees today. My first up was an Odd'l Rockets LITTLE GREEN MAN with a German Quest B6-4. Textbook launch to ... [Read More]
NARAM 60 Saturday, August 4, Rocketeer Reunion (2018-08-05)The first day of launches at the NARRAM field was a sport launch. A few were testing their boost gliders and streamer duration models. I was very surprised to see Brian Urban from Tampa, TTRA and ... [Read More]
N.E.F.A.R. Launch, Bunnell, FL, October 13, 2018 (2018-10-14)Florida is still hot but it wasn't as bad as an August launch! Low winds, maybe 5 mph and clear skies. I'm still getting used to a new camera. I bought a used 75 - 300 mm zoom lens and that led to ... [Read More]
A Run-in at the N.E.F.A.R. Monthly (2018-10-23)On October 13 I had an interesting interaction with a another flyer. While waiting for the next rack, a flyer talked up his 3D printed model. He was pleased with his work. Larger than a BT-60 ... [Read More]
Fire and Forget - GOODBYE! (2010-07-10)I went to the monthly NEFAR launch in Bunnell, Florida. The Fire and Forget rocket was one of my first out of eight launches today. The RSO read my description: "Anyone who finds it can keep it to ... [Read More]
Jolly Roger Model Profile (2010-08-08)After staining the fins on the Sky Hook, I was reminded of another recent build. This model does resemble the The Big Red Max, only with a nautical theme. The skull and crossbones carry more of a ... [Read More]
New Estes LED Launch Controller (2011-01-27)Estes has already sent out new LED launch controllers to TRF members for testing. Their reviews are now being posted - here's mine: At Jaunuary's NEFAR launch in Bunnell , Florida, John Bishop gave ... [Read More]
Darrell Mobley (2011-08-12)I just read that Darrell Mobley has passed away. Darrell ran the Rocketry Planet websites and forums. I was fortunate to meet Darrell once at a NEFAR launch in Bunnell, Florida. Like so many in the ... [Read More]
The Big Fix! - Scavenger (2013-06-11)After a hard landing at the May NEFAR launch, the Scavenger needs a new upper tube. The ejection charge pushed off the nose cone but not the parachute. This should be any easy repair. I've ... [Read More]
Composite engine to Black Powder Staging? (2015-11-17)From the October 11 N.E.F.A.R. launch, I posted this picture and copy: I did a double take when I read the name on Scott Border's Ascender. Clever and funny. The booster was a composite F51, ... [Read More]
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