Back on October 1st, I flew another keychain video camera mission at Dove Valley Park in Centennial, Colorado.
The camera was strapped to a Quest Big Rage model rocket flying on a C6-5 motor.
Here are some of the more interesting still frames I pulled off of the flight video:
1. A view of the launch area just after motor burnout. A group of BARs and their range prep areas are visible.
2. This is a view of the intersection at the northwest corner of the park:
4. Another shot of the same intersection as above, only this time while the model was descending under parachute:
5. A random view of the north-bordering boulevard:
6. The model drifted back in very near to the launch pad area. In the process the video picked up some shots of the other rocketeers in the vicinity. This is Jim Gazur engaged in some prep work. His Soviet N1 Moon Rocket model can be seen nearby on the launch pad:
7. This is Mike Goss, taking time out to watch the Big Rage's return:
Seconds later, my voice can be heard on the camera's audio:
"Geez, I just missed it!!"
This was in reference to my failed attempt to catch the model in mid-air.
I have really been enjoying flying this vid cam. Kind of reminds me of the old days when I used to fly Cinerocs. These new-fangled keychain cams and their associated digital processing procedures are far easier than fussing and tinkering with reel motors, pulleys, mirrors, and 8mm film packs!
