I'm already having to plan ahead to see if I can manage to make it to NARAM-50:

http://www.narhams.org/naram50/


I won't be able to stay the whole week, but I'm looking at being there early on (to hang out with the vendors and hit the sport launch field, if possible). Thanks to Art Applewhite, I see the "Old Rocketeers Reunion" will be Saturday (night?). July 26th.


Any comments or input from somebody who's actually *been* to one of these?


Thanks, and cheers,

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"Centuri Guy"/"Tau Zero"
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NAR 86131


"I think about organizing things all the time. Never seems to happen. I find something that piques my interest and I'm off on a quest. Or a Centuri. "

--Bill Eichelberger, 02/22/2022


“Centuri fret buzz in an updated form.”
Bill “Wallyum” Eichelberger re: Estes Flutter-By
03 Sept 2014

Do you mean been to a NARAM or an ORR (or both)?

Bob

Bob,

Sorry! I meant NARAM.

But if you've been to the other, that too.


Cheers,

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Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"/"Tau Zero"
YORF Member 28
Semroc SAM #0029
NAR 86131


"I think about organizing things all the time. Never seems to happen. I find something that piques my interest and I'm off on a quest. Or a Centuri. "

--Bill Eichelberger, 02/22/2022


“Centuri fret buzz in an updated form.”
Bill “Wallyum” Eichelberger re: Estes Flutter-By
03 Sept 2014

1. Bring sunscreen.
2. Bring money.
3. Bring rockets.
4. Find a roommate. Preferably one from Kentucky who might make the trip for the opening weekend.

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http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark, Groonie Der V 1/2

Figure out the maximum spf you'll need for the week then double that


Figure the maximun you can afford then quadruple that


everyone you own - rent a bigger vehicle if needed ( remember you will be bringing a lot more home then you came with!)

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Bring gatorade!!

And buy a new sharpie pen for Vern and Lee to sign your rockets.

Ph

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GET GOONY!!

Since this NARAM 50 thread is now here, and I may get to go if things go right, I wanted to ask, how good is 'range thoughput' at this event? I am refering to how easy or difficult is it for a given guy to fly X times per day on the Sport range?

Yea, I know there are 7 days total, but one or two flights a day leaves an awful lot of standing around in unfamiliar territory.

Ive heard that CMASS is really good at getting the range flowing well, is NOVAAR/NARHAMS just as adept?

I flew at NARAM 46, and experienced no delays at the sport range. Check in was as fast as I have experienced at CMASS.

Ph

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GET GOONY!!

Sport flying at national events tends to be hit or miss. I've flown 20+ times per day with some clubs, other clubs I've had to wait 45-60 minutes waiting for them to cycle a single set of pads.

That said, the gang running N-50 did a great job running N-46, so I wouldn't expect any issues there.

By the way, I presume most readers here are into the sport, not competition flying, but if you can stick around beyond the sport weekend the mid-week Imagination Celebration tends to showcase some interesting flights. There should also be some gorgeous scale models flying Friday in the competition.

Agreed. One time I saw a guy fly a plastic model into a trailer. Another time I saw a guy fly a rocket RIGHT INTO a garbage can. I'm not sure what Chan has planned for big number 5-0, but I'd consider taking my vacation during NARAM if I happened to live in the area of The Plains in Virginia.

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Bill Eichelberger
NAR 79563

http://wallyum.blogspot.com/

I miss being SAM 0058

Build floor: Centuri Mini Dactyl Estes - Low Boom SST Semroc - Marauder, Shrike, SST Shuttle

In paint: Canaroc Starfighter Scorpion Estes F-22 Air Superiority Fighter, Multi-Roc, Solar Sailer II, Xarconian Cruiser Semroc Cyber III

Ready to fly: Estes - Solar Sailer II Semroc - Earmark, Groonie Der V 1/2