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Windward Community College 12th Annual Ho'olaule'a

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We were privileged to participate in this year's Ho'olaule'a at University of Hawaii Windward Community College. At this fair, we were able to interact with a range of ages. Children were able to create scimitars while adults were able to gain better knowledge of WCC's Center for Aerospace Engineering, Hawaii Space Grant Consortium, and University Student Launch Initiative.

We enjoy spreading the knowledge & love for rocketry & S.T.E.M

A video clip of a scimitar launch at the Ho'olaule'a.

November 4 Launch

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Here are a few snapshots of our launch at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base. This launch was particularly useful for us because we were able to do sub-scale testing of our variable drag configuration (VDC). Warren was able to fly his Caliber ISP. One flight containing a G40-4 motor reaching a height of 618ft and another with a G80-7 going 1141ft . Ada was able to launch her first rocket (Bumble Bee Bullet). We are also acting as a resource for a school that is interested in participating in the Team America Rocket Challenge. We were able to facilitate a few launches for a student enrolled in that school. Overall it was a great Sunday!

November 10 Education Outreach

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This was a busy week for us. We had our scheduled PDR presentation on the 9th, and a group of middle schoolers come to the Aerospace Education Flight Lab. Here the students were able to gain further knowledge in aerospace. We have several different sections in our lab: robotics, remote sensing, foil design, microgravity, and virtual flying. Some of the students were able to create scimitars, and we were able to launch two.

December 2 Kaneohe Christmas Parade

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We were able to participate in Kaneohe's annual Christmas Parade. We were up early to set up our float. The weather was excellent. We were able to have two extra participants with us this year: Kristi's mother and E.T. Through this parade we were able to have indirect contact with thousands of spectators.

December 16 Launch

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We were fortunate enough to be able to do small scale testing of our Variable Drag Configuration. It was a bit windy, but we managed to test Leo Hano Jr. We are currently analyzing our data. 

December 3 Education Outreach

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This was a busy weekend for us. Along with the Kaneohe Christmas Parade, we were able to participate and contribute to a family activity for the American Cancer Society Family Camp this year. It was held at Bellows in Waimanalo, HI. It was a fun and great experience.

February 9 Wow! That's Engineering Event with Society of Women Engineers

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Our fellow team mate, Ada, is part of the Society of Women Engineers. Our team was fortunate enough to participate in SWE's engineering event at Waipahu High School which targeted middle schoolers. At this event, we were able to spread the knowledge of rocketry with the younger generation.

February 16 Deployment Test

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We were able to do a successful main chute deployment test. We plan to do further testing on other chutes. 

March 10 Full Scale Low Power Launch

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Success! Though the weather was not optimal, we were able to have a successful test of our FSLP. We were also fortunate to have a visit from the Green's! The next step, FRR!

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