I'll sponsor a $75 Fruity Chutes Webstore discount coupon!
-Gene
- Regards
Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems
Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes
Twitter: @fruitychutes
Cell: 408-499-9050
On Mon, Oct 8, 2018 at 1:23 PM William Ferry <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I always try to shoot video (1080p/60 with a pretty good zoom), provided
there's enough warning to drop whatever I'm doing and get my camera ready.
Definitely easier to keep something low & slow in-frame, though descent is
usually easier than the up-part, anyway. =)
- Will
On Oct 8, 2018, at 1:00 PM, Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Chute Out. So I guess it’s time to get this thing written up. My ideas and
I’ve received a question offline about the rules and details of the
some questions are below.
interesting, or unusual parachutes or other recovery systems. Gene Engelgau
The Chute Out is an opportunity to show off your most beautiful,
of Fruity Chutes fame is sponsoring the contest, which presumably means a
prize of some kind — thanks Gene! And Jim Norton has volunteered to act as
judge — thanks Jim!
Noon would be a fun time to stage a Chute Out, but it might not actually be
Let’s hold the contest on Saturday. Originally I had thought that High
the best time of day for observing recovery systems, due to the
it-went-into-the-sun problem. What do people think? Noon or some other
time?
go to the RSO at the same time and check in for a pad assignment. You might
At the appointed time when the contest starts, all participants should
want to add a description of your recovery system to the flight card if you
want the LCO to announce any details prior to your flight. Of course, if
there are surprises planned, don’t include spoilers! Let’s launch each
participant’s rocket in sequence with enough time between for the crowd and
judge to observe and appreciate each recovery system properly. Maybe the
judge can signal when he is ready for the next flight.
for the prize! No digging a gorgeous chute out of the wreckage and
The recovery system has to actually function in order to remain eligible
expecting to be considered for a prize!
systems? Originally I thought it would be cool to see some beautiful
Does anyone have an opinion on the rules for judging the recovery
chutes, so we’d be judging them for beauty. But we’ve expanded it to
include also interesting and unusual recovery systems, so there may be some
that are impressive in other ways than strictly being beautiful. Are we ok
with just leaving it at that and awarding a prize for whatever impresses
the judge most based on whatever wow factor he finds most impressive? Sort
a of a freestyle format? Gene, do you have an opinion on what the prize
should be for? Jim, do you have an opinion on what factors you’d like to
judge?
but personally, I’m going to aim for keeping it relatively low and close to
I don’t think we need a rule on altitude or any kind of motor limits,
the flight line so we can easily see the entire deployment process and
details of the chute (which hopefully will arrive from the vendor in time
for the launch!)
them with the club?
Do we need a sign-up for this?
Is there anything else we should consider?
Is there anyone who can volunteer to take pictures or video and share
wrote:
Let the group know what you think, and we will get this written up.
Thanks!
Eric
On Oct 2, 2018, at 10:14 AM, Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Excellent! We have a judge for the Chute Out! Thanks, Jim!
On Oct 1, 2018, at 6:29 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Right on Jim; you’re hired! 😎
On Oct 1, 2018, at 6:03 PM, Jimn469897 (Redacted sender "Jimn469897"
nomination through the confirmation process without any major issues!
I can be a judge if needed.
Jim Norton
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Express 3, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 10/1/18 11:54 AM (GMT-08:00)
To: tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tccrockets] Re: October Skies Contests?
Gene is recused. We are looking for a judge. Hopefully we can get a
wrote:
On Oct 1, 2018, at 10:34 AM, Gene Engelgau <gene.engelgau@xxxxxxxxx>
be more fun for me.
I think I'm still recused - haha!! I can participate and that would
Systems
-G
- Regards
Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery
wrote:Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes
Twitter: @fruitychutes
Cell: 408-499-9050
On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 10:32 AM Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
think if you were to judge the contest and offer the prize and still remainOops.. Gene i mean if you chose to make yourself INELIGIBLE! Lol! I
eligible, people might suspect it was rigged. Chute rigger rigging the
chute contest…
wrote:
On Oct 1, 2018, at 10:27 AM, Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
cool! Would you also be able to judge the contest? If so, I think it would
James, the 3-chute NASA setup would be great for the Chute Out!
Gene, if Fruity Chutes would like to sponsor, that would be very
be great if you would also fly something for the event too, even if you
chose to make yourself eligible to win. Chris Attebery flew a monkey in the
Monkey Loft, even though he was the official judge and prize sponsor and
made himself ineligible. He shared my vision of a sky full of flying
monkeys, and he wanted to be a part of that world! A better world! These
goofball contests are more about the spectacle than anything, and I think
there is a chance you just might have some good chutes to show off... ;)
for something else, that’s great too. I’ve already got something I think
Edward, a big old chute in a goblin is fine, or if you want to look
would work too, but I’m looking at buying a chute for this.
interesting or unusual recovery system should consider it.
Anyone else in for a Chute Out? Anyone with a nice-looking chute or
wrote:
- Eric
On Sep 30, 2018, at 12:09 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
offending anyone with drag race comments, I agree we do a lot of them and
Yes, sounds good Vito! Thank you! and I wouldn't worry about
we should do something new ... like I said, I support all of you guys for
whatever contest you'd like. We can make yours and the chute contest
official ones.
that today/tomorrowI will make sure to include this in the announcements... more on
hdbenstereo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Any other takers?
Thanks!
-James
On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 11:08 PM Ben Sandoval <
myself included. Time for me to get back to work LOL.WOW very generous of you Vito, I'm sure there will be many takers
ravenfireflyer@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 6:58 PM Vito Orlandella <
flash drag races. Let me irritate a bit. Let’s have the drag races but IHaven’t heard much lately on contests.
If I offended some on the statement that I made of being tired of
was trying to incite something a bit different.
vender credit to the one that gets closet to the altitude. Plus or minus.Here’s what I have.
On Saturday, anyone that hits closet to the following altitudes.
2,500’ MSL
5,000’ MSL
7,500’ MSL
10,000’ MSL
I will donate $100.00 to each altitude selected above a on site
to their launch on Saturday for this contest.Applicants will need to pay a $5.00 donation fee to the club prior
that can win. Just trusting that your altimeter is in fact the one used inIt can be any flyer and any flight, be it a drag race or whatever
the flight.
interested in allowing it.So that is a total of $400.00 that I am offering if anyone is
gene.engelgau@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Vito
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On Sep 26, 2018, at 5:09 AM, Gene Engelgau <
much out of time to turn these around.
We can sponsor. But if folks want custom colors we are pretty
Systems
-Gene
- Regards
Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery
jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes
Twitter: @fruitychutes
Cell: 408-499-9050
On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 9:33 PM James Dougherty <
maybe I will join too.I might fly the awesome 3-chute NASA setup Gene did for me ...
from BALLS!Let me see next week what I can get together ... still unpacking
ebrown555@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:-james
On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 5:14 PM, Edward Brown <
Goblin.I was just gonna put a big old parachute in a 5.5 inch Polecat
with some better though.No chance of winning. Hahahahahaha. I might be able to come up
wrote:
On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 12:30 Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
write it up.Thanks, James. If we get enough interest in the Chute Out, I’ll
Edward is. I feel like we need more people to make it an event.
Is anyone else interested? I am, and it looks like Gene is, and
see? If we’d prefer a contest, I’m not really in the position to offer a
If you are interested in the event, what format would you like to
prize myself, and I’d also prefer not to be in the position of judging a
contest, because I’d like to participate in the event. Maybe there is a
vendor who would sponsor and judge it? If not, would people be interested
in participating in an “exposition” type event that would be just about
showing off the cool or interesting recovery systems, and not an actual
contest with a prize? Let me know!
wrote:
Thanks,
Eric
On Sep 21, 2018, at 11:53 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
details, organize the event, and I am happy to announce!
Hey Folks,
You’re free to have any contests you’d like; send me the
wrote:
-James
On Sep 21, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Eric Renger <ericrenger@xxxxxxxxxxx>
to see some more variety of drag races or events. The teleportation races
Vito, i don’t have any scale models, but I agree I would like
are cool in their way, but sometimes I like to watch the rockets for awhile
before they disappear!
ravenfireflyer@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Eric
On Sep 20, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Vito Orlandella <
Skies now.
I’m pleased to hear from people that want to plan for October
How about bringing out the old and slow scaled versions of real rockets ofIt’s really getting late to organize special themes.
I’m getting a bit tired of the “gone in a blink” drag races.
the past to honor the space program of the 60’s and before.
send it.May be a bit late to build but if you have one, bring it and
wrote:
Sent from my iPad
On Sep 20, 2018, at 7:51 PM, Edward Brown <ebrown555@xxxxxxxxx>
ebrown555@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I mean, if TCC decides to do it.
Then, it would be on. :-)
On Thu, Sep 20, 2018, 7:50 PM Edward Brown <
gene.engelgau@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Hahahahaha, ok, it's on.
On Thu, Sep 20, 2018, 7:47 PM Gene Engelgau <
ebrown555@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:I have some ringers! No need to order.
G
- Regards
Gene Engelgau (mobile device)
On Thu, Sep 20, 2018, 7:44 PM Edward Brown <
Sounds like fun! Time to start chute shopping.
