Grounded, unfortunately (Patreon)

Sadly, as we were loading the Punisher to take it to the pad,we discovered a crack in the phenolic airframe that runs the entire length of the coupler inside the fincan. We decided not to risk folding the rocket in half. Fortunately, this is the tube we left removable in case of zippers or other incidents. So, it'll be a quick and simple repair only necessitating paint on the new tube.

We're sorry to everyone who wanted to see it at Airfest and appreciate all of those who purchased the merch to help make it possible. Currently, the plan is to make another attempt to fly it at Midwest Power.

The Arcas flew on the AMW N2800 Skidmark and ot was awesome! The onboard video DID work as did both pad cams. Unfortunately, the full-diameter smoke grain was kicking some pretty big flame out the back during coast and especially at apogee, so all eight of the outboard motor tubes and the rear centering ring are toasted. We're currently assessing how to repair this.

Overall, it was a phenomenal weekend. Postart is now level 3 certified!

A huge shoutout to Eric Beavers for camping up with us and providing us with all sorts of supprt, Wildman, of course, for achieving what seemed impossible and getting our hands on our outboard motors, and Preston Nobile for loaning us the case for the AMW motor.