Up, Up and Away!

Charlie, 10 months ago

YEEeeessssss! I’ve always wanted to watch a high powered rocket launch…read about them. Are you part of a club?

banditart, 9 months ago

mate thats wikudd geez it must make a hell of a noise but gr8t shot ya would have to be quik for this shot

ericb, 9 months ago

Charlie,

Sorry, I just noticed your comment here. Yes, I am a member of a club that flies in Orangeburg, SC. Info at www.tripolisc.org. I’ll see if I can find info for a club closer to you.

ericb, 9 months ago

banditart,

This does make for some challenging photography. I usually shoot rockets in burst mode. 3 frames per second is adequate, but faster would be nice. It also takes some practice to get familiar with the different types of rocket motors and how they react in various shapes and sizes of rockets. That way you have a better idea of when to start shooting the photo and how fast the rocket will leave your field of view. Trying to follow the rocket with the camera is extremely difficult. I just set up on a tripod and leave enough space in the frame to get 2 or 3 shots of the moving rocket and still get some detail. practice, practice, practice.

noise? Oh, heck, yeah! smoke, flame and noise. What else can a guy ask for on a weekend? I’m pretty sure there is high power rocketry in Australia, also. I’ll see what info I can dig up for you.

ericb, 9 months ago

Charlie,

This club from Alabama, which flies in Manchester, TN, may be your closest site other than our club in SC. hararocketry

banditart,
Check this link TRA Australia for info in AUS.

Visiting a launch can be a fun day. Don’t forget your cameras. this hobby can be addictive.

BTW, the rocket above is about 5 or 6 feet tall.