Some video from our Forest Park Central Field launch demo of Dave Kovar's Saturn 5 model with scale launch tower. Some interesting remarks from Gene Kranz about launch Saturn V's and landing on the moon during Apollo 11. Gene also had some remarks about engine out on the Saturn 5 2nd stage that is quite interesting.
The video is at this link.
Dave Kovar presented Gene with an SLRA hat and Carmelo Turdo from The Aero Experience https://www.facebook.com/TheAeroExperience and http://aeroexperience.blogspot.com/ got a picture of Heino Pull, Dave Kovar, and Gene in front of the St. Louis Science Center Planetarium. It was a great four days having Gene Kranz in St. Louis. Thanks Dave for organizing the visit and events!
Gene Kranz Receives an SLRA hat
Gene Kranz giving insider Saturn V memories at our Cub Scout/Boy Scout contest at the main field in Forest Park on Saturday. Janna was helping with sound as Gene talked to the kids, parents and scout leaders. A really fun event and Gene signed a few kid's rockets while he was there. Later the top 3 Cub Scouts were given certificates signed by Gene and a clear crystal plaque with a piece of foil which flew to the moon on Apollo 11 donated by the Bonne Terre Space Museum. Gene really lit up when he saw the kids flying rockets. What a great day.
Speaking at our contest. Janna Pull assisting with sound
Dave Kovar's beautiful scale Saturn V lifts off
Parents, scouts, and scout leaders listen to Gene Kranz's insights.
For those members who couldn't attend tonight, an 8 minute video that I shot and did a very rough cut. Dave Kovar's remarks, the mission vest ceremony and a short story from Gene about mission vests. More video to come and I plan to film the launch events on Friday and Saturday. Thanks to Dave Kovar for the great job organizing the event. Gene Kranz is a personal hero of mine and it is surreal to spend some time in the same room with him. Look for Lowell Grissom - brother of Gus Grissom (Gemini and Apollo 1 astronaut) and the owner of the Moonrise. The Moonrise was a perfect venue for the event and there is quite a bit of memorabilia in the lobby. Much work to due on Friday and Saturday for the launches.