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Almere, 18 April, 2009 - Fly to the Sky 1 was the first launch at the new site at Almere Hout, as there are now houses on the old site. The corner of the site the launches took place this time was a bit difficult to reach. The weather was a bit (too) windy, as at times we were sand blasted. Nonetheless some fine launches took place.
Unfortunately I don't have all the names of the rockets and their builders. If you know the name of a rocket and/or
builder, please mail the
Harry Advokaat connects the igniter to the motor of his Little Horus.
The launch of the Little Horus, just after Harry Advokaat pushed the button.
Arnoud Stolk observes the launch of Bert Koerts' Estes Space Ship One.
Space Ship One is quite wind sensitive, as was proven this day.
Bert Koerts and the recovered Space Ship One.
Wouter Verlaan's Estes Space Shuttle with FlyCam one.
The launch of Wouter Verlaan's Estes Space Shuttle. In the background Cor Wolters takes a picture of the launch.
Tim Houmes' FSI Voyager.
Tim Houmes connects the igniter to the motor of his FSI Voyager.
Arnoud Stolk preps his small rocket, assisted by Harry Advokaat.
Bert Koerts slides his Fliskits A.C.M.E. Spitfire on the launch rod.
Henk Siewert with his SWT Astro Interceptor on the launch pad.
Wouter Verlaan slides his model rocket on the launch rod.
Bert Koerts connects the igniter to the motor of his Estes Black Brant II.
The launch of Bert Koerts' Estes Black Brant II.
Frans Andriessen connects the igniter to the motor of his Caveman Phantom 400.
Gerard Vermeulen and Bert Koerts enjoy the compulsory "Jammie hotdogs".
The second launch of Harry Advokaat's Little Horus.




