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Originally Posted by Tivù
Are you sure?
It isn't mentioned on the appropriate Thread ............
I hope so ...I've been getting cards all morning ..
lol
...and although I don't like to shout about it ..
..now I'm over the big 50 ..
I _do_ still like to let a few rockets off
Then it must be true ...............
Vipersan (27-10-2009)
Between 45 mins and an hour before next likely attempt.
Can cope any time up until noon local time.
That's a decent sized window.
14.50 UK time is the next attempted Launch Time.
15.14 Z is the next (potential) excitement
Scrubbed for today. Variable weather.
So much for my Birfday rocket ...
Guess I'll just have to get drunk instead
rgds
Tivù (27-10-2009)
Splendid idea.
Hang on - I'll Fax you some Boddingtons
My grateful thanks Gordon ...a splendid bru ...Slurp!!...burp!!
One of my customers has just come in with a few bottles of 'real ale' for my approval ..
I'll be testing them as soon as I get home ..
Don't expect any sense from my postings later this evening ..
rgds
VS
Apparently there is a four hour launch window tomorrow 12 to 4 ish.
I'll now start on the Duvel I brought home on Saturday. Hic
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
Vipersan (27-10-2009)
OK, who's up for starting the count-down today ?
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
Do we have a ballpark opening time for today's window yet?
Aha - here it be:
With the countdown under way, the launch team is targeting a 6 a.m. rollback of the rotating service structure. The launch window opens at 8 a.m. and extends until noon. At present, the most likely T-0 may come between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m.
Just as yesterday, the weather will be the question of the day. The forecast is for 60 percent "no-go" once again. Overnight, weather moved through the area producing rain and lightning. There were four strikes near the launch pad, and vehicle testing is running concurrently with the count to ensure there are no issues as a result. So far, all results are good. The closest strike was .44 miles away from the pad.
What's that in Zulus?
Vipersan (28-10-2009)
First launch window in just under ninety minutes, stick a wet finger in the air, and torpedo any boat that gets too close.
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
...... also make sure the spotter aircraft has got enough petrol in it for the duration.
Beautiful dawn colours right now at the launch site.
Now in the 4 minute hold mode.
Weather still a concern.
A lot of chat about aborting, and now for some footage of yesterday's 'launch'
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
In which case, I'll go for launch myself. Egg & Cress today. Yum.
Next window, 'before 13.30'.
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
New launch window to be announced in five minutes
(And the NASA stream is starting to play up at this end)
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
Yes, the key thing that strikes me about this attempt is the vagueness and lack of precision (some might call it "flexibility").
Makes me wonder how on Earth they ever got a Man On The Moon.
They did, didn't they?
Gosh they don't half woffle on and on.
It would be much more bearable and entertaining if they had Bruce Forsyth as MC!
...couldn't agree more ..
Good Game ...Good Game
...there looks to be some cloud building up at the back ...
Hope that doesn't stop the clock..
rgds
What's the latest potential Launch Time? (I've been out tidying the garden. 17 degrees out there!)
Approx 10 mins from launch ...
...possible debri fallout area being scanned for boats etc...atm
rgds
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