Well folks, we didn't make it this year. On behalf of the team, I'd like to thank all of our supporters this year, and I'd like to encourage everyone to pay attention to our team next year should we be able to continue. Now, I say we very loosely since Serena Howe, Sarah Waterman and I will all be graduating in May. However, I sincerely hope that the program will continue. I think that this next round of team members will have to do a lot of work to make something happen, but that's exactly what we had to do. I feel confident that with determination, perseverance and a double helping of common sense, they can make something happen next year.
Sincerely,
Capt. Joseph Salvatore
Friday, April 11, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
22nd February Launch
We had planned to launch today, but when we awoke to snow falling quite heavily I promptly postponed it. However, it cleared up round about 10 though, so myself, Shelby, Josiah, Peter and Lucas hurried and went out to catch what we could of the good weather. Set up was slow since we were missing Serena, Sarah and Mr. Bartel, but we got it done. Launched at 635 grams with a 19in parachute and hit 737 feet in 38 seconds. We're getting much closer! One of the fins broke, so we need to fix that before the next launch. Keep up your prayers!
-Capt. J. Salvatore
-Capt. J. Salvatore
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Year Three
Greetings to all those who have stumbled across this blog.
In case you do not know, this is the official blog of the St. Andrew's Academy Rocketry Club. Here we post information regarding the Team America Rocketry Competition, notices to team members, and updates regarding our progress and our launches.
As Captain of this years team, I will be working as best as I can to make sure that this blog stays as up to date as possible.
It is my pleasure to announce that today we had our maiden flight of this year's rocket, and flew to a very successful 941 feet with no damage whatsoever. The goal for this year is to launch two eggs to 750 feet within a 45 second time frame. Our second flight today brought us to 783 feet and 36 seconds after a weight increase of about 58 grams. We will spend the next week or two re-evaluating and brain storming and will launch again soon.
Your ever-hopeful messenger of good news,
-Capt. J. Salvatore
In case you do not know, this is the official blog of the St. Andrew's Academy Rocketry Club. Here we post information regarding the Team America Rocketry Competition, notices to team members, and updates regarding our progress and our launches.
As Captain of this years team, I will be working as best as I can to make sure that this blog stays as up to date as possible.
It is my pleasure to announce that today we had our maiden flight of this year's rocket, and flew to a very successful 941 feet with no damage whatsoever. The goal for this year is to launch two eggs to 750 feet within a 45 second time frame. Our second flight today brought us to 783 feet and 36 seconds after a weight increase of about 58 grams. We will spend the next week or two re-evaluating and brain storming and will launch again soon.
Your ever-hopeful messenger of good news,
-Capt. J. Salvatore
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