CATO CIV Launch Report - 20 August 2005
Durham, CT


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Chuck Longton preps his Bullpup for launch while Jeff Thomas heeps his activities secret.

Photo by Patrick McConnell

Eric Jonsson preps the Big Daddy while ___ gets his _____ready.

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Eric's Big Daddy heads off on a D motor

Photo by Patrick McConnell

_____ preps his Oracle for launch

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Mr. Demille, your close-up will soon be ready...

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Something moving way too fast to identify...

Photo by Patrick McConnell

 

LAUNCH HIGHLIGHTS and STATS

Certifications:  None

Frequent Flyers: TBA

Clusters:  TBA

Multi-Stage Flights: TBA

Classic Kits:  TBA

Motor CATOs:   TBA

Other Notable Flights:  TBA

Contests: Half A Day (1/2-A Day)

The windy weather made 1/2-A Day a challenge. Zack Lau had his Mini Flat Cat disappear behind the trees in just 34 seconds--Ulf Jonsson decided not to fly his glider--figuring that he wouldn't get it back. Zack flew his Red Helicopter off a piston and barely got it back. Ulf used a short delay and launched his off a rod to help insure a return. Eric Jonsson had a fine flight with an Edmonds Deltie. Though easy to build, the Deltie is proving to be a great rocket for contests--the Bumbling Brothers Flying Circus used one at NARAM 47 to win the team competition. 

Zack Lau 
CATO Contest Director

CATO Half A Day Results

1/2A Boost Glider Duration
Contestant
Flight 1
Flight 2
Total
Place
NAR Points
Zachary Lau
34s
3s
37s
1st
170
Eric Jonsson
28s
--
28s
2nd
102
Alex Baldwin
20s
--
20s
3rd

1/2A Helicopter Duration
Contestant
Flight 1
Place
NAR Points
Zachary Lau
43s
1st
190
Ulf Jonsson
32s
2nd
114

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