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Almere, 19 September, 2009 - It was a fine launch with very many launches. Many pictures and videos were taken by NAVRO's photographer Fred van Arkel. The pictures which mention they are taken from a video still have their video on the Fly to the Sky 6 video page.
Unfortunately I don't have all the names of the rockets and their builders. If you know the name of a rocket and/or
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Pleun Punt prepares his rockets the evening before in the NAVRO club house.
Harry Advokaat has very much faith in the calculation for one of his rockets...
NAVRO members Arnoud Stolk, Harry Advokaat and Pleun Punt with their rocket before the launch.
Harry Advokaat is about to connect the ignitor of his Quest Zenith II.
Harry Advokaats Quest Zenith II just after ignition. Note the length of the motor's flame.
Harry Advokaats Quest Zenith II in flight.
Harry Advokaats Quest Zenith II on its parachute.
Pleun Punt slides his open finned rocket on the launch rod.
Jan Heuthorsts Estes X-Prize Cosmos Mariner.
Harry Advokaats Quest Zenith II as two-stager.
The launch of Harry Advokaats Quest Zenith II as two-stager. Taken from a video still.
Time honoured preparation of a model rocket motor. First place the ignitor, then carefully stuff the nozzle with cotton wool.
Finally secure it with some crepe tape. The "rocket" is Arnoud Stolks "40 years DRRA" UFO.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks "40 years DRRA" UFO.
Arnoud Stolks "40 years DRRA" UFO in flight.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks "40 years DRRA" UFO. Taken from a video still.
Harry Advokaat returns after a very long walk after launching his Quest Zenith II as two-stager.
Jan Heuthorst prepares his Estes Renegade.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes Renegade.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes Renegade. Taken from a video still.
Jan Heuthorsts recovery party runs towards his calmly descending Estes Renegade.
Stephan Schulte prepares a rocket.
Arnoud Stolk connects the ignitor of his Estes Swift.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks Estes Swift.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks Estes Swift. Taken from a video still.
The landing of a tumble recovery model like an Estes Swift in sand usually ends up like this.
Stephan Schulte with his LOC/Precision Lil' Nuke on the launch pad.
The launch of Stephan Schulte's LOC/Precision Lil' Nuke on a D-motor.
The launch of Marcel Otte's AeroTech Initiator.
Marcel Otte's AeroTech Initiator descending.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes X-Prize Cosmos Mariner. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Pleun Punts open Pyramid UFO. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Pleun Punts open Pyramid UFO. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks big rocket.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks big rocket. Taken from a video still.
Arnoud Stolks big rocket in flight.
Arnoud Stolks big rocket just before landing.
Setting up large model rockets.
The launch of Marcel Otte's AeroTech Initiator.
The launch of Marcel Otte's AeroTech Initiator. Taken from a video still.
Marcel Otte's AeroTech Initiator in flight.
Jan Heuthorst connects the ignitor of his two stage rocket.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts two stage rocket.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts two stage rocket. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Stephan Schulte's Quest Zenith II.
The launch of Stephan Schulte's Quest Zenith II. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Stephan Schulte's Quest Zenith II. Taken from a video still.
Stephan Schulte's Quest Zenith II in flight, still with the lower stage providing thrust.
Arnoud Stolk connects the ignitor of to his school build rocket.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks school build rocket.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks school build rocket. Taken from a video still.
Ignition of a LOC/Precision Viper III.
The launch of a LOC/Precision Viper III.
The launch of a LOC/Precision Viper III. Taken from a video still.
A LOC/Precision Viper III in flight.
Base camp.
The launch of Klaas-Jan van Tils Tilly-Express.
The launch of a Klaas-Jan van Tils Tilly-Express, which CATO-ed. Frame 1/5 taken from a video still.
The launch of a Klaas-Jan van Tils Tilly-Express, which CATO-ed. Frame 2/5 taken from a video still.
The launch of a Klaas-Jan van Tils Tilly-Express, which CATO-ed. Frame 3/5 taken from a video still.
The launch of a Klaas-Jan van Tils Tilly-Express, which CATO-ed. Frame 4/5 taken from a video still.
The launch of a Klaas-Jan van Tils Tilly-Express, which CATO-ed. Frame 5/5 taken from a video still.
Klaas-Jan van Tils damaged Tilly-Express and the Estes D-motor which CATO-ed.
Stephen Schulte sets up his LOC/Precision Graduator.
Cor Wolters sets up his Quest Delta Clipper.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator just after ignition of its AeroTech F-motor.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator just after lift off.
The launch of Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator. Taken from a video still.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator did not parachute correctly, resulting in an crash landing.
The launch of Cor Wolters' Quest Delta Clipper.
The launch of Cor Wolters' Quest Delta Clipper. Taken from a video still.
Cor Wolters' Quest Delta Clipper in flight.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes SR-71 Blackbird.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes SR-71 Blackbird. Taken from a video still.
Ralph Cornelis prepares an AeroTech motor. In front of him are Klaas-Jan van Tils Bullet Bear and Custom Rockets Liberty.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks small rocket.
The launch of Arnoud Stolks small rocket. Taken from a video still.
Arnoud Stolks small rocket in flight.
Wouter Verlaan connects the ignitor of one of his rockets.
Henk Meuleman connects the ignitor of his Estes Trans Wing glider carrier with a glider design of his own.
The launch of Pleun Punts Quest Navaho AGM as a two stage rocket.
The launch of Pleun Punts Quest Navaho AGM. Taken from a video still.
Pleun Punts Quest Navaho AGM in flight.
The launch of one of Wouter Verlaans rockets.
The launch of one of Wouter Verlaans rockets. Taken from a video still.
The first launch of Marcel Otte's DynaStar Rising Star.
The first launch of Marcel Otte's DynaStar Rising Star. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes X-Prize Cosmos Mariner.
The launch of Jan Heuthorsts Estes X-Prize Cosmos Mariner. Taken from a video still.
Jan Heuthorsts Estes X-Prize Cosmos Mariner in flight.
Ralph Cornelis slides his large model rocket on the launch rod.
Cor Wolters and his self design Saturnus V on the launch pad.
The launch of Klaas-Jan van Tils Custom Rockets Liberty.
The launch of Klaas-Jan van Tils Custom Rockets Liberty. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Cor Wolters' Saturnus V.
Cor Wolters' Saturnus V in flight.
Arnoud Stolk catches Cor Wolters' Saturnus V.
The launch of Ralph Cornelis' large model rocket. Taken from a video still.
Stephen Schulte with his LOC/Precision Graduator on the launch pad.
The launch of an Estes Alpha III. Ralph Cornelis' large model rocket has meanwhile been demoted to digging tool by the kids in the background.
The launch of a slender model rocket.
A boost glider at ignition.
The launch of Henk Meuleman self design glider and Estes Trans Wing glider carrier combination.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator just after ignition of its AeroTech G-motor.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator just after lift off.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator at the top of the launch rod.
Stephen Schulte's LOC/Precision Graduator just above the launch rod .
Pleun Punt slides his "High" shark like model rocket on the the launch rod.
The launch of a model rocket.
The launch of a model rocket. Taken from a video still.
A model rocket on his parachute.
The launch of Pleun Punts "High".
The launch of Pleun Punts "High". Taken from a video still.
To few wadding in Pleun Punts "High" resulted in an almost severed streamer.
The launch of Otto de Rouw and Jasper Schapendonks small cardboard rocket. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Otto de Rouw and Jasper Schapendonks small cardboard rocket.
The second launch of Marcel Otte's DynaStar Rising Star.
A model rocket a few centimetres up after ignition.
One of Henk Meulemans peculiar creations.
The launch of an Ariane model rocket.
An Ariane model rocket in flight. Taken from a video still.
An Ariane model rocket on its parachute.
The launch of Otto de Rouw and Jasper Schapendonks small cardboard rocket. Taken from a video still.
The launch of Ralph Cornelis' large model rocket.
The launch of Ralph Cornelis' large model rocket. Taken from a video still.
Pleun Punts classic rocketry UFO at ignition.
Pleun Punts classic rocketry UFO just after ignition.
Pleun Punts classic rocketry UFO after lift off.
The launch of Pleun Punts classic rocketry UFO. Taken from a video still.
Stephen Schulte poses with his HPR rocket "Belgique".




