Ciel D'Octobre 2013 - St-Pie-de-Guire, Québec
Information
Location Weather (Forecast) Launch Log
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Affiliated Club: |
Club québecois de fuséonautique |
Date: |
2013/10/12 - 2013/10/13 *CIRN uses the computer date format YYYY/MM/DD
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Status:
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Completed
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QRC's fall event.
- St-Pie-de-Guire
- Canadian Assocation of Rocketry
- October 12th & 13th 2013
- 6000 foot ceiling
- 1 square Km area to fly
- Motors from "A" to "M"
Weather status & forecast updates
2013/10/10 Final weather check
The data for the weekend has stabilized. It appears we are falling right in the middle of "indian summer" with daytime highs reaching 20C and night time low... [ More Weather Info]
Location information & directions
Full Google Map, coming from the Eastbound 20: http://goo.gl/maps/JEmd5
Google maps view of launch site access road: http://goo.gl/maps/KZKsQ
The first step is to reach autoroute 20 on the south s... [ More Location Info]
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Weather status & forecast updates
2013/10/10 Final weather check
The data for the weekend has stabilized. It appears we are falling right in the middle of "indian summer" with daytime highs reaching 20C and night time lows dropping only as low as 10C. The wind data appears steadier than originally forecasted, averaging 8km/h all weekend with slight increases and decreases, with Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday being the best times to launch. The wind will however perform a 90 degree or more shift over the weekend, blowing first from the east, then shifting from the south blowing generally northward.
According to this final report we are clearly GO for October Sky 2013.
2013/10/07 Weather status update
The WIND forecast has been increased for Saturday. Put aside the unchanged forecast parameters (sunny, warm, low precipitation odds) it appears that the wind may blow between 15-20km/h (20km/h gusts are forecasted) on Saturday, then fall to as low as 5km/h on Sunday.
The temperature forecast has improved by two degrees, providing for maximums anywhere between 16 ad 20 degrees celcius!
The event weather status remains POSITIVE.
2013/10/04 Preliminary report
So far it seems the weather will cooperate for the weekend of the 12 and 13. The temperatures may actually be slightly warmer than last year's October launch, providing for some more comfortable activities.
Wind should be blowing at around 10km/h all weekend... a number derived from the average between sustained winds and gusts. The gusts themselves should not pass 15km/h, posing absolutely no problem at all for rocketry.
Camping will be allowed on site but we recommend you equip yourself well: temperatures are expected to fall under 10 degrees during night time. Winter sleeping bags are strongly suggested.
Up to this point the weather is looking fine for the next launch. We will release a final report early next week.
The weather status is currently POSITIVE
Phase 1 long & moyen terme / Phase 1 long & mid term
http://www.meteomedia.com/fourteenday/caqc0650
http://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/drummondville/j2b/month/50016?monyr=10/01/2013
http://www.weather24.com/16days/r/Drummondville/Quebec/Canada/CA5942845
http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expanded_forecast_15day.m?city=54145&metric=true
Phase 2 court terme / Phase 2 short term
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=CAXX0672
http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/CAXX0672
http://www.foreca.com/Canada/Drummondville?tenday
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=drummondville
Phase 3 révision finale / Phase 3 final revision
http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/nicolet_lac_saint_pierre
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/qc-2_metric_e.html
http://www.acukwik.com/weather/CSC3
http://www.stormsurfing.com/cgi/display_alt.cgi?a=watla_precip (Tryout - for precipitation)
http://www.stormsurfing.com/cgi/display_alt.cgi?a=watla_slp (Tryout - for wind) |
Post-event description
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Web links, pictures, documents & more
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Location information & directions
Full Google Map, coming from the Eastbound 20: http://goo.gl/maps/JEmd5
Google maps view of launch site access road: http://goo.gl/maps/KZKsQ
The first step is to reach autoroute 20 on the south shore of Montreal. For local residents, this is pretty easy. If you don't know how, just check a Quebec map!
Take autoroute 20 East towards Drummonville. Take Exit 175 and take the 143 north.
On the 143 (north), go through the village of St-Bonaventure (there are two consecutive right angle turns in the village itself).
- Turn right on the "2e Rang"
- Roll on the "2e Rang" for 0.8km
- Turn Left on the "10e Rang"
- Roll 4.4km on the "10e Rang"
The launch site is on your left (western side of the road - a dirt road to be exact). Look for a sign that shows "TRIPOLI-QUEBEC FUSEES" including orange cones and follow the instructions on the placcard.
If you see an airplane hangar, you're too far. Turn back and roll for about 200 meters.
Full Google Map, coming from the Eastbound 20: http://goo.gl/maps/JEmd5
Google maps view of launch site access road: http://goo.gl/maps/KZKsQ |
Launch log
Seq #. Flight ID |
Rocket |
Owner |
Date |
Alt. |
Motor |
HPR |
Recovery |
Status |
Cert. |
Notes |
FL-675
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EXP-1307A (C-229F)
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Gerard
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10/12
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54mm Cesaroni 1266-J760-15
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X |
Dome chute 36.00in Dome chute 70.00in
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Successful |
-- |
First Flight Certification Elec. |
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FL-677
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EXP-1308A (C-22A7)
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Gerard
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10/12
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54mm Aerotech 350-I357
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X |
Dome chute 18.00in Dome chute 36.00in
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Successful |
-- |
Cert Elec vol 3 , moteur 38mm |
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FL-68C
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Condore X11 (C-227E)
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Chris
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10/12
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560.00ft Altimeter |
29mm CTI BS 261-H200-11
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X |
Dome chute 54.00in w. 10.00in (spill)
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Successful |
-- |
Warmup for big flights;
Perfect. Pilot planned flight and executed accordingly. |
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FL-68D
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Condore X11 (C-227E)
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Chris
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10/12
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767.00ft Altimeter |
29mm CTI IM 348-I204-11
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X |
Dome chute 54.00in w. 10.00in (spill)
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Successful |
-- |
Showtime with the IMAX "I" motor. Impressive performance. Pilot adjusted course to avoid nearing farm equipment. |
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FL-68E
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Condore X11 (C-227E)
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Chris
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10/12
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804.00ft Altimeter |
29mm CTI IM 348-I204-11
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X |
Dome chute 54.00in w. 10.00in (spill)
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Successful |
-- |
FPV piloted flight w/stick and rudder pedals. Aside for a disappointingly short post apogee delay, the flight was flawless!
X11 altitude record so far. |
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FL-683
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BeeXcelerator (C-22A6)
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Frédérik
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10/13
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54mm Cesaroni 821-J430
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X |
Dome chute 60.00in
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Planned |
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Electronic cert. #1 |
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FL-684
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Escape Velocity (C-22A5)
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Frédérik
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10/13
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38mm Cesaroni 261-H120
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X |
Flat chute 18.00in Flat chute 36.00in
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Planned |
-- |
Electronic cert. #2 |
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FL-689
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Condore X10 (C-228B)
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Chris
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10/13
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334.00ft Altimeter |
29mm CTI BS 159-G118-10
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Dome chute 48.00in w. 8.00in (spill)
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Successful |
-- |
Showtime; quick post-CATO turn around. Great flight. |
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FL-68A
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Condore X10 (C-228B)
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Chris
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10/13
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336.00ft Altimeter |
29mm CTI BS 159-G118-10
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Dome chute 48.00in w. 8.00in (spill)
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Successful |
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Repeat flight for pilot practice |
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FL-688
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Condore X10 (C-228B)
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Chris
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10/13
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29mm AT WL 226-H135-10
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X |
Dome chute 48.00in w. 8.00in (spill)
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Fail (CATO) |
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Motor CATO; only incredibly minor damage to aircraft. |
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*The log above is only the PRELIMINARY log, and has not yet been reviewed by the event's LCO. **If the event has not yet taken place, the preliminary launch log displays the flights some users intend to perform. |
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