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TRIPOLI Pittsburgh

Launch Report

July 21, 2024

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Flyers: 18

Flights: 47

Ken Good and Family

TRIPOLI Pittsburgh legend Ken Good came out in July with his daughter and grandsons to fly thier rockets and his Excalibur.

According to Ken, "the Excalibur actually belongs to my grandson Rigel Myers who designed and helped build it." Ken was the flyer on record as Rigel might just be under 18.

Ken Good and his grandson Rigel Myers haul the Excalibur out to the high power pads. Photo: Ernie Marsh

Ken watches the Excalibur head up on an Aerotech J-275.

The flight of the Excalibur was nominal until Ken noticed something was amiss.

"The main body of the rocket and nose seemed to have separated.", said Ken as it decended.

Ken Good helps out his grandson Segin load up his rocket on the low power pads.

Ken's daughter Melanie helps Segin this time.

According to Ken, "Good flight but drogue parachute line broke (!) causing booster section to freefall. Intact but damaged. All other components recovered safely."

It was great to see Ken Good and his family out again at the July launch. And don't be surprised to see the Excalibur repaired and out for flight again.

Rigel loads up his Dragon before it heads up off of the low power pads.

Photo: Ernie Marsh

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