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TRIPOLI Pittsburgh

Launch Report

October 5, 2025

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Flyers: 18

Flights: 50

Newest TRIPOLI Pittsburgh member, William "Curtis" Detweiler poses below with his Level 1 Certification rocket named Monichrome.

Based upon a modified LOC Precision IV kit, the Monichrome also incorporates a spring loaded, flyaway rail guide that Curtis 3D printed.

In addition to the modifications and rail guide, the Monichrome features an auto body paint job and custon vinyl graphics that make Curtis' bird one of the best looking L1 rockets ever to fly at the Dragon's Skull Field.

WIlliam "Curtis" Detweiler - Monichrome

Curtis' Monichrome looks pretty bad ass as he preps it for his L1 flight.

The Monichrome looks even bad asser as the flyaway rail guide flys away.

Thanks to Dan Heinlen for this great photo!

The Monichrome looks even more bad asser while heading up into the perfect blue sky.

And the flyaway rail guide hasn't even hit the ground yet!

William "Curtis" Detweiler completes his flight for his Level 1 certification with his beautiful Monichrome rocket.

Congrats and nice flying Curt!

And welcome to the goldenrod.

Photo: Ken Allen

William "Curtis" Detweiler watches his Monichrome lift off of the high power pads on an H-180 for his L1 cert flight.

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