Archives of reports from previous years can be found here.
Last Updated:  2024-07-01
Note: Starting in 2024, we have used the actual Nsec of each motor flown. After testing during the fourth quarter of 2023, we found that our use of the low end of each motor class was significantly under-reporting the total Nsec of our flights.

WSR Outreach Report: June 25

NMUSAF Summer Camp 3
Last updated: 2024–06–25

WSR club members Randy B, Ron S., Barry M., John W., and Scott H. provided support for the third of 4 summer camp groups at the National Museum of the USAF build and fly. The students built and flew Astra III’s. The 24 flyers flew 24 rockets. There were 17 first time flyers.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
24 24 24 0 0 107.7 17 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 0 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 24 Randy B. 1

 

WSR Outreach Report: June 21, 2024

NMUSAF Summer Camp 2
Last updated: 2024–06–25

WSR club members Randy B, Ron S., Barry M., John W., Maxwell Y., Justin Y., and Jim P. provided support for the second of 4 summer camp groups at the National Museum of the USAF build and fly. The students built and flew Astra III’s. The 27 flyers flew 27 rockets. There were 18 first time flyers.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
27 27 27 0 0 120.6 18 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 0 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 25 Jim P. 1 Randy B. 1

 

WSR Outreach Report: June 18, 2024

NMUSAF Summer Camp 1
Last updated: 2024–06–18

WSR club members Randy B, Scott H, Barry M., and Jim P. provided support for the first of 4 summer camp groups at the National Museum of the USAF build and fly. The students built and flew Astra III’s. The 27 flyers flew 29 rockets. There were 19 first time flyers.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
29 29 27 0 0 127.4 19 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 1 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 27 Jim P. 2

 

WSR Outreach Report: June 15, 2024

Heritage Hills Campground
Last updated: 2024–06–18

WSR members Randy B., Barry M., and Jay B. conducted an outreach with the Heritage Hills Campground at Brookville Lake in Indiana. The particpants built Astra III’s.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newtons First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
43 43 42 0 0 201.9 31 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 0 41 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

WSR Outreach Report: May 28, 2024

Home School Group
Last updated: 2024–06–10

WSR club members Randy B., Andrew L., Barry M., and John W. supported a group of homeschoolers who built and flew at eRockets. The students built and flew Astra IIIs. The ten flyers flew 21 rockets, nine of which were first-time flyers.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
21 21 10 0 0 86.4 9 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 10 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 21

WSR Outreach Report: May 19, 2024

Cub Scout Pack 840
Last updated: 2024–05–26

WSR club members Randy B., Barry M., and Greg D. supported Cub Scout Pack 840’s build and fly launch. They also flew demonstration flights. The 18 flyers flew 55 rockets. There were 15 first-time flyers.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
55 55 18 0 0 226.3 15 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 35 16 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Scouts 45 Randy B. 3 Greg D. 2 Barry M. 5

WSR Outreach Report: May 9, 2024

Xenia STEM School
Last updated: 2024–05–14

WSR club members Randy B., Greg D., and Lee B. provided launch services for 9th-grade STEM students. The 29 student flyers and 3 WSR members flew 63 rockets.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
63 63 32 0 0 225.9 21 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 30 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 59 Randy B. 3 Greg D. 1

WSR Flight Report: April 25, 2024

Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–05–02

The club held a sport and high-power launch at Federal Road on Thursday. On a beautiful day with moderate winds in the 6–8mph range, the 33 fliers launched 104 rockets. Congratulations to Mark M. for a successful Level 1 certification, Barry M. for a successful Level 2 certification, and Mark L. for a successful Level 3 Certification. We believe this is the club’s first successful certification flight at all three levels in a single day.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
104 118 32 3 5 18313.5 0 1 1 1
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 2 2 5 11 22 20 12 12 7 13 6 4 1 0 1
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Greg D. 9 Jack M. 5 David D. 3 Mark L. 1
Lee B. 7 David B. 4 Tony R. 2 Rebecca M. 1
Andy P. 7 Mia 4 Phil E. 2 Stephanie M. 1
Joe H. 6 Pat D. 4 Mark M. 2 Jacob T. 1
Carter de W. 6 Bill J. 4 Shawn 2 Greg G. 1
Ainsley E. 6 Jonathan E. 3 Darrell H. 2 Tom Z. 1
Emrick E. 5 Bob T. 3 Barry M. 1 Andrew L. 1
Jay B. 5 Tom S. 3 Matt 1 Lon L. 1

WSR Flight Report: April 20, 2024

Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–04–21

The club held a sport and high-power launch at Federal Road. On a beautiful day with moderately high winds in the 13–15 mph range, the 18 fliers launched 29 rockets. Congratulations to Evan K., Evan L., and Carson B. on successful Level 1 certification and William J. on successful Level 2 Certifications.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
29 29 18 0 0 15672.20 0 3 1
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 1 5 8 2 1 2 2 4 0 2 0 1 1
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Mike R. 4 Jonathan E. 2 Evan L. 1 Todd K. 1
Jay B. 3 Lee B. 1 Evan K. 1 Vick K. 1
David B. 3 Tom S. 1 Carson B. 1 Joe S. 1
Bill E. 3 Dave C. 1 William J. 1
Taylor R. 2 Shawn 1 Jeff N. 1

WSR Outreach Report: April 18, 2024

Ball Intermediate School
Last updated: 2024–04–21

WSR club members Randy B., Barry M., Bob M., Greg D., and Shawn provided demo flights for 5th-grade students and then helped the STEM club students launch their rockets. The 40 student flyers and 5 WSR members flew 92 rockets.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
92 92 45 0 0 454.20 24 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 2 0 37 46 3 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 75 Shawn 6 Bob M. 4 Randy B. 3
Greg D. 3 Barry M. 1

WSR MicroMax Tuesday: April 16, 2024

eRockets
Last updated: 2024–04–10

Given the paltry number of MicroMax flights in 2023, the club held a MicroMax launch at eRockets during the Tuesday build night. We had eight flyers launch 13 of the small rockets. Jay B. tested a new tiny altimeter for eRockets.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
13 13 8 0 0 2.6 0 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Andrew 4 Jay B. 2 Michael L. 1 Barry M. 1
Randy B. 2 Tim S. 1 Jeff F. 1 Shawn 1

WSR Flight Report: April 8, 2024

National Museum of the USAF
Last updated: 2024–04–10

The club held a sport launch at the NMUSAF in conjunction with the museum’s eclipse activities. On a beautiful day with light winds, rockets were launched both during the eclipse under the club’s night flight rules (13 flights with lights) and throughout the day (28 launches). The 13 fliers launched 41 rockets.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
41 42 13 1 0 751.52 0 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 6 14 11 5 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Taylor R. 7 Andrew L. 4 Kirk G. 2 Tracey 1
Jared F. 5 Mike R. 4 Jay B. 2
Ben N. 5 Dave C. 3 Scott D. 1
Randy B. 4 Scott J. 2 Greg D. 1

WSR Flight Report: April 6, 2024

Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–04–10

The club held a sport and high-powered launch. The weather was in the 50s, with clouds coming in the afternoon and winds around ten mph. The 24 fliers launched 76 rockets. Congratulations to Sam D. on a successful Level 1 Cert flight.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
76 92 24 4 7 6039.36 1 1 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 1 9 9 19 12 4 23 3 9 1 2 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Joe H. 8 Jay B. 4 Jonathan E. 3 Jack M. 2
Mike R. 7 Andy P. 3 Darrell H. 2 Morgan C. 1
Jared F. 7 Emrick E. 3 Dave C. 2 Vic K. 1
Team Solstice 6 Diane T. 3 Kendrick R. 2 David B. 1
Team Stebbins 5 Kristen G. 3 David D. 2 Jason D. 1
Lee B. 4 Carter de W. 3 Sam D. 2 Evan P. 1

WSR Flight Report: March 24, 2024

Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–03–25

The club held a sport and high-powered launch. The temperature was in the upper 40s. It was a relatively windy day with winds in the 11 to 14 mph range and clear skies. The 25 fliers launched 49 rockets.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
49 54 24 2 2 7748.12 4 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 5 2 10 4 6 14 0 8 1 3 1 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Mike R. 7 Andy P. 3 John W. 1 Nolan H. 1
Emrick E. 5 Jonathan E. 2 Sam D. 1 Annah H. 1
Lee B. 4 Carter de W. 2 Team Solstice 1 Dave C. 1
Dale B. 4 James D. 2 James W. 1 Josie K. 1
Andrew K. 3 Jay B. 1 Skyler H. 1 ? W. 1
Tom S. 3 Ron S. 1 Richard F. 1 Bill E. 1

WSR Outreach Report: March 21–22, 2024

Kettering College
Last updated: 2024–03–25

WSR club members Jonathan E., Barry M., Lee B., and Dave C. provided a build-and-fly experience for Jonathan E.’s students at Kettering College. Fifty-one students built Estes Generic E2X kits and flew them on Thursday, March 21st, and Friday, March 22nd.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newton sec First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
70 70 55 0 0 461.8 41 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 20 21 23 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Students 52 Lee B. 5 Dave C. 3 Barry M. 1
Jonathan E. 9

WSR Flight Report: February 11, 2024

Federal Road
Last updated: 2024–02–12

The club held a sport and high-powered launch at Federal Road. With temperatures ranging from 38–45 (F) throughout the launch window, winds in the ten mph range, and cloudy skies clearing throughout the day, the 15 fliers launched 67 rockets.

By the Numbers

Totals
Certifications
Launches Motors Flyers Multi-stage Clustered Newtons First Time Flyers Level 1 Level 2
67 83 15 2 6 6487.7 1 0 0
Motors Used
1/8 A 1/4 A 1/2 A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 0 9 13 26 12 10 5 2 4 1 0 0 1 0
Number Rockets Flown
Flyer # Flyer # Flyer # Flyer #
Mike R. 12 Jonathan E. 6 Dave C. 3 Steve D. 1
Dale B. 8 David B. 6 Randy B. 3 Lori L. 1
Carter de W. 7 Andy P. 5 Jay B. 2 Mark F. 1
Scott 7 Tom S. 4 Andrew L. 1

 


2024 YEAR-TO-DATE IMPULSE TRACKER: 779 flights for 56970.73 NSec 

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
13 4 3 194 245 131 63 37 61 16 38 9 11 2 2 2

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 5, Level 2: 1, Level 3: 1, First-time Flyers: 184, Multi-staged: 12, Clustered: 20

2023 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 2752 flights for 68837.03 NSecoptimal 

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
1 2 51 392 1233 358 200 118 138 70 45 20 14 1 2 2

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 10, Level 2: 4, First-time Flyers: 898, Multi-staged: 43, Clustered: 46

2022 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 2191 flights for 50469.81 NSecoptimal 

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
5 1 49 441 906 387 173 106 126 29 31 12 10 7 4 0

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 7, Level 2: 4, First-time Flyers: 579, Multi-staged: 29, Clustered: 22

2021 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 2089 flights for 41946.05 NSecoptimal 

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
4 8 51 253 838 459 233 113 146 54 34 25 6 2 1 0

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 5, Level 2: 1, First-time Flyers: 425, Multi-staged: 41, Clustered: 44

2020 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 1403 flights for 50972.53 NSecoptimal

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
3 5 37 193 394 343 201 92 118 60 55 21 18 4 2 0

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 10, Level 2: 4, First-time Flyers: 91, Multi-staged: 48, Clustered: 39

2019 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 3489 flights for 32040.27 NSecoptimal

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
38 5 241 1263 1125 438 220 83 70 44 25 13 5 1 1 0

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 9, Level 2: 3, First-time Flyers: 1356, Multi-staged: 43, Clustered: 23

2018 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 24324.97 NSecoptimal

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
7 2 119 146 566 137 65 53 45 21 17 10 9 2 1 0

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 6, Level 2: 6, First-time Flyers: 492, Multi-staged: 8, Clustered: 7

2017 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 41771.8750 NSecoptimal

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
6 0 57 105 408 177 79 36 39 29 21 7 10 2 0 0

CERTIFICATIONS: Level 1: 6, Level 2: 5, First-time Flyers: 238, Multi-staged: 14, Clustered: 12

2016 YEAR-END IMPULSE TRACKER: 71058.750 NSecoptimal

1/8A 1/4A 1/2A A B C D E F G H I J K L M
0 0 263 122 301 200 72 33 49 18 15 12 9 5 0 2