Mudrock starts THIS WEEK!

[Gene Engelgau]

Hi All, Sorry this is late, but Modrock 2026 starts this week.  Setup is Thursday, June 18 with the launch starting June 19.  So get ready!  

So I checked the "dudy" roster and very few folks have signed up to help.  Key positions we need are a volunteer to haul the equipment trailer out and return it.  I'm assuming it's still in the Bay Area?  Also we need a volunteer to pick up the porta-potties in Sparks, bring them to the launch site, and return them. No launch unless we get these two positions filled! We also need help with setup and teardown.  So sign up! Below is the link to the roster.

https://media.aeropac.org/launchduty.pl?action=show&mudrock=X

I'm assuming Rocket Supplies will be there?  With Gary's retirement, I'm unsure about Aerotech's status for the launch.  Let me know if you guys will be out.  I will be there as usual representing Fruity Chutes.   If you get out there early save the usual space for us on the east side next to the center safety isle.

If you're new to rocketry come out and join us!  Below is the link to the "Getting There" page:

https://www.aeropac.org/launch-site-1/finding-site-/

I checked Weather Underground and the weather looks good for the launch.

See yall soon!  Also reply to the group if you can make it.

-Gene - Aeropac Launch Director

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems

Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes

Cell: 408-499-9050

[Rocket Supplies]

Hi All,

Rocket.Supplies will also be arriving late Wednesday too. We have packed the pre-orders, and you have until Monday night to add any additional items. After that, we will only have what is available in the trailer.

If you have never attended and are considering coming out, please reach out to us; we would be happy to help you get started.

See you there,

Fred & Danielle
Rocket.Supplies Team

408.707.0640  |  rocket.supplies

mot...@rocket.supplies

On Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM Tom Rouse <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

I’ll bring the equipment trailer to the site Thursday AM. I’m arriving Weds late. 

Can’t bring it back though. 

On Jun 14, 2026, at 10:45 AM, Gene Engelgau <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

Thumbs up for Tony! Now we just need the volunteers!

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems

Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes

Cell: 408-499-9050

On Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:26 AM Becky Green <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

The equipment trailer is already in Empire....THANK YOU TONY!

Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer

[Gene Engelgau]

Hi, thanks all! Call out to Tom to being the equipment trailer out. We need someone to tow it back.

RS, well camp next to each other again?

Who is doing the potties?

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems

Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes

Cell: 408-499-9050

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[Gene Engelgau]

Thanks Tony! We just need the tow back to Empire now.

G

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems

Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes

Cell: 408-499-9050

On Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:21 PM Jim Green <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

Looks like Tony has signed up for Porta Potties.

Jim

[Gene Engelgau]

Hi All, I'm sure a bunch of you are heading out today .  I just printed out the duty roster to bring and we still do not anyone who signed up to bring back the equipment trailer to Empire.  Please someone do step up.  Or perhaps there is a creative way to get this done without a double take?

As usual I'm going to run late.  I'll be there around 6 to 7, I hope!

-Gene

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems

Facebook: facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes

Cell: 408-499-9050

On Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM Emma Humphries <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

I have to be back in Oakland by early Sunday, for a family event, so I’m probably gonna have to miss. 

On Jun 15, 2026, at 09:41, Rouse Tech <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

Hi Gene-   ( or should I say “Hygene”)

I’m sure you can find someone at the launch to volunteer like last few launches. If not, as Launch Director, you may need to do it and return to playa for your stuff. 

Not fun but that’s the job,

T

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 15, 2026, at 9:16 AM, Gene Engelgau <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:



[Rocket Supplies]

Just a little rain.  Mudroc 2026!

Fred & Danielle
Rocket.Supplies Team

408.707.0640  |  rocket.supplies

mot...@rocket.supplies

On Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM Rob Lamb <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

Any weather updates from the playa ? 

Flash flood degree rain storm from Reno to Nixon - currently raining , thunder and lightning on the way North to Gerlach 

Rob 

On Jun 18, 2026, at 7:16 AM, Gene Engelgau <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:



[William Kellermann]

Chaos has passed through but may be back. 

William Kellermann 

wt...@me.com

[William Kellermann]

That’s the plan. Weeding out the faint of heart. 

Got here at 13:00. Saw a few flights before big W blew through 

William Kellermann 

wt...@me.com

On Jun 19, 2026, at 5:13 PM, srkendal <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:



Haha, yeah ... been there and done that! (More than once🙄.) The good news is that it does dry out pretty quickly once it stops raining. The better news is that WeatherBug is reporting sunny and warm tomorrow with a low % chance of rain, so it should be nice. Low dust. 🤗🚀

Steve

 

On Jun 19, 2026 at 4:49 PM, Rocket Supplies <dmarc-...@freelists.org> wrote:

Just a little rain.  Mudroc 2026!

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