Cosmostrator 7 May 2011 (2011-08-19)

Matt Johnson's Cosmostrator, modified for one launch rod. Matt previously tried a three launch rod construction, but it was too difficult to align the rod, so Joe Mosher of SMASH suggested he modify the rocket for one launch rod, right though the center. The nose cone was hinged to flip back into place after the rocket left the rod, but the whole rocket flipped!

Discovery 2001 7 May 2011 (2011-08-19)

Another video of the Discovery, love it popping its load at the end! Dave Gilmore video

Dr Mike's L1 Cert 7 May 2011 (2011-08-19)

Dr. Mike Cerminaro attempted his Level One High Power Certification with this awesome Honest John. Unfortunately, what the video does not show, is that the clip holding the shock cord broke, causing sepreation of the body tube and nose cone. Only minor damage to one fin, but Dr Mike will attempt another flight next weekend after repairs.

Easter Bunny Flight 7 May 2011 (2011-08-19)

Matt Johnson's Easter Bunny rocket flight. Perfect!

Enterprise.AVI (2011-08-19)

Matt Johnson's Enterprise launch at MMAR on April 2, 2011, in Muskegon, Michigan at the MMAR launch field, Muskegon County Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Flight of the Great Pumpkin 7May2011 DMG video.AVI (2011-08-19)

Actual flight of the Great Pumpkin, AKA Pumpkin pie after this flight! LOL

Matt Johnson's Christmas Tree Rocket (2011-08-19)

Matt Johnson's Christmas Tree rocket, launched May 1, 2010 at the MMAR sport launch, at the Muskegon County Wastewater Facility, Muskegon, MI. The tree weighs 38 pounds. It flew on a K550 White Lightning, and, although the nosecone shattered, it was a successful flight! Matt has obtained a new nosecone and plans another launch at LDRS 2010.

Matt Johnson's Cosmostrator (2011-09-27)

The Cosmostrator, built by Matt Johnson, launched May 1, 2010 at MMAR. All the motors lit, but not at the same time, and this is the result.

Matt Johnson's Discovery 2001 Rocket (2011-08-19)

Entirely scratch-built, resin cast model of the 2001 A Space Odessey ship, Discovery, launched (and crashed!) at MMAR Launch May 7th, 2011.

Matt Johnson's Santa Rocket Flight (2011-08-19)

May 7th, 2011 at MMAR launch, Muskegon, MI

New Years Day 2010 MMAR Rocket Flight of the N-1 (2011-10-09)

On New Year's Day 2010, at the MMAR launch field (Muskegon County Wastewater Treatment Facility), Matt Johnson flew his latest incarnation of the Russian N-1 Rocket, complete with launch tower. It was a beautuful ,sunny day, although very cold (24 degrees!). The first two attempts to launch with a capacitor did not work, so a gel cell battery was used. Success! The rocket, however, did not make enough altitude to deploy the chutes. 30 motors (24 A, 3 B, 3 C).

Praying to the Great Pumpkin 7May2011 DMG video (2011-08-19)

Preflight of Great Pumpkin, and Matt praying for a good flight!

Rob Gustin's Miss Chievious Rocket Flight (2011-06-23)

On Sunday, October 11, 2009, Rob flew a high power rocket, named "Miss Chievious AKA 333 is 1/2 Evil". This was a scratch-built rocket, and she flew on a Cesaroni I285 motor. The flight was tested through Rocksim and the stats were 377mph, 1/2 Mach, 2810 feet, with the main chute to deploy at 600 feet. Actual altitude measured by the onboard altimeter was 3280 feet! Great flight, Rob!

Santa 7May2011 DMG video.AVI (2011-08-19)

Santa takes a header in this flight.....

The Year In Pictures - SMASH 2010.wmv (2011-08-19)

A compilation of photos from the 2010 flying/contest year. My youtube account was just updated to allow for videos over 15 min lin length, so here it is...enjoy!

V'ger 7May2011 DMG video.AVI (2011-08-19)

Matt Johnson's original design of V'ger from the Star Trek movie, alas, V'ger is no more.