Freedom 'Phiter

Launch Video (38 Megs)

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The launch crew:

Back: Robert Cauley, John Taylor, Lesley Deville, Yours Truly, and Ralph D'Alessio

Front: Wayne Albert and John Schultz

Thank you for all of your help and support.

Transported in sytle to the pads via JT's new truck

It was very busy at the Away Cells

What a happy crew!

Many hands make light work

Liftoff!!!

All three Kosdon M3200 motors came up to pressure almost instantly

and this beast just jumped off the pad screaming like an animal from another world.

Check out the VIDEO

Recovery from the Sea of Grass that is Orangeburg, SC

On display in front of the Tripoli South Florida tent. Sign reads:

Freedom ‘Phiter

(aka BV-1) 

Built by: Derek Deville                           First Flight: Kosdon M5100 and 2-AT K550

Diameter: 12 in.                                        Current Flight: O-9600 (3 -Kosdon M3200)

Length: 15 feet                                         Motor Mounts: 1-98mm, 2-76mm, and 2-54mm

Weight (empty): 122 lbs.                           Weight (loaded): 165 lbs.