The purpose of the Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas, otherwise known as PAT, shall be to promote and encourage safe, legal and artful pyrotechnic design, construction, operation and enjoyment in Texas through training, demonstration and exchange of information.
Here is the rocket run from an up coming PyroFest Austin Location. Thanks for the introduction to this fireworks supporting land owner Matt Schoen. Having another shoot site is amazing.
Super nice flight of rockets! As part of PATs survival we have been limited to serving only North Texas. So good to hear about working on additional locations. Building the club back up to have more events at more locations.
Austin! Sweet. That’s my area
PAT Stickers!!! Going to add these to the site soon.
Very nice. Should put those on the side of rain boots and hand them out to members.
Put me down for a couple
Need.
Love them
I'll take 2 dozen
Add me to the list...
Backyard Pyros,
Firelinx wants to work with a PAT member to do a display at PyroFest. If your interested in being part, you could get a firing system out of it. For more info, follow the link.
talk.fireants.org/t/backyard-shooter-firelinx-pyrofest-display-opportunity/410
(Backyard Shooter)Firelinx PyroFest Display Opportunity
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Hey PAT Members, I was approached by Firelinx Firing Systems for an opportunity to advertise to our members by sponsoring a display at an up coming PyroFest. Here is the pitch: Firelinx wants to work ...Sky Wars 2020 Recap
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Sam from Spirit of '76 takes us behind the scenes of the 2020 Sky Wars event.This recap covers the 1.4g competition shows, 1.4g unlimited show, giant exhibit...1/10/2021
Texas - Vaccine Locations
www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine-hubs.aspx
Dallas County - Various locations including Walk-up & Drive-Through. You have to be a Dallas County resident:
www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/testing-locations.php
Dallas's UTSW - only vaccinates those who have been patients there in the last 3-years, ie. - thru their MyChart app.
Tarrant County allows anyone from anywhere to signup. Note: You self declare any pre-existing conditions.
tcph.quickbase.com/db/bq3q4uet8
From their site, as of 1/10/2021:
"Tarrant County Public Health COVID Vaccination Registration Confirmation
Thank you for registering to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Tarrant County Public Health.
Demand is high and vaccine supply is limited. We are currently scheduling appointments for people who signed up around December 29th based on their priority group. This date will be updated as we move through the list. Feel free to save and check this page daily."
And the from the e-mail confirming signup:
"Tarrant County Public Health, would like to confirm, your successful sign up, for COVID-19 vaccination.
Please look for an automated, call, text or email, from us, regarding next steps, in the coming days or weeks. As several tens of thousands of people have signed up, it may take some time to get everyone an appointment. Please be patient. "
COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Providers
www.dshs.texas.gov
The week of January 11, Texas will direct most COVIDā19 vaccines received to large sites or hubs around the state to vaccinate more than 100,000 people. The goal of this plan is to provide more peop...First win of 2021, Star Rolling Drums for PAT Manufacturing!!!
Thanks Jimmy Hartnett for the generous donation of the Ace Pyro Star Drums. Now to remove the shipping rings and get these mounted to the star roller frames we got with the Tumbler.
Rolling stars is something iv been wanting to learn!
Thanks Jimmy H.!
big pimpin now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy New Year PAT People!
Some pic.'s from our NYE display last night, oof the rain was rough. Shoutout to Dallas & Grant for rockin a short setup time. Thank you both!
When your customer is as big of a pyro as the company putting on the display. Weather forecast: Constant Rain Customer: We are still on? Company: Yep, we can drop and fire with as little as an hour gap in the rain. Customer: Lets do it, even if no one is there.
54 containers of fireworks lost at sea.
gcaptain.com/one-apus-update-new-details-on-dangerous-goods-cargo
ONE Apus Update: Photos Show Cargo Carnage as Containership Arrives in Kobe – gCaptain
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The MV ONE Apus sailed into Japanās Osaka Bay on Tuesday giving us a first good view of the devastation on board the ship after it lost nearly 2,000 containers...Estimate of 1800+ containers lost in the ocean: splash247.com/drone-survey-suggests-one-apus-cargo-claims-could-top-200m/
WOW
The Audit is Done and we had an incredibly successful year!
Link to full report below.
talk.fireants.org/t/pat-history-and-financial-report-12-1-2020/401
Nov. 28, 2020 - The (LFA) Liuyang Fireworks Association and members of the Liuyang fireworks industry drafted a report to the State Council of China describing the issues stopping shipping of fireworks. The State Council met and directed Beijing General Customs to coordinate between Hunan Customs and Shanghai Port in order to reach the goal of smooth export procedures. With the support of the State Council & Beijing General Customs, it is expected that a solution will be reached soon.
dominatorfireworks.com/Global_Fireworks_Crisis.html
Topic: Confusion over importance of Tube Diameter in Fireworks Hazard Rating
Sept 24th, 2020 By: Dominator Fireworks
dominatorfireworks.com/Global_Fireworks_Crisis-White_Paper.docxPyro
From a Dominator Facebook Post - Nov. 28, 2020
Shipping Crisis - Recently some well meaning but incorrect information is being posted on Facebook. We will try to get the details correct and explain how this will impact your fireworks production & shipping worldwide. In Spring 2020 the private group Shanghai Fwks Transport Assoc (SFTAT) decided to test all fireworks over 1.2 inches as "High Risk". This is a private association of logistics companies, it is not the China government and it is not the fireworks factories or wholesalers.
RiGour(RTS) is a private testing company they hired to enforce the rule. If you don't pay for the RTS testing sticker, then the private Shanghai Logistics Association will not agree to allow your shipment to pass through the Shanghai port. Currently, Shanghai is the only major Chinese port allowing fireworks. Therefore, if SFTAT decides not to allow shipping then effectively almost all fireworks shipping stops.
On Oct. 28th, 2020 SFTAT sent a letter to all fireworks exporters stating that due to the Shanghai Expo Nov. 5-10, shipping will be stopped until further notice. Shipping has not resumed yet.
The issue is how SFTAT & RTS are using the words "High Risk". First off, they are using their own private authority, this is not any form of government rule or regulation. Second, focusing only on tube diameter they are incorrect in assessing risk correctly.
Conclusion: 1.) "High Risk" is a "made up term" and has no validity from any government regulation. 2.) Using tube diameter to assess risk is incorrect. 3.) USA fwks are NOT "High Risk". 4.) RTS is a private company, not government group.
What a pain. Looks like an endless issue of left hand not talking to the right hand. To make matters worse, the government put a private non government middle man between the two government bodies further adding complexity and confusion.
Thanks Nemo Boss and Ken Purcell for doing this! It is crucial to our organization and a job that often goes unseen and without thanks. Thank you!
I personally can't thank these two enough. JJ has been not only a leader of our group, but also one of the first volunteer no matter what is asked. Ken brought me to this club and instilled in me a purpose to step up and help run the organization. Thanks you two for setting a great example and being so generous with your time and efforts. I really can't say it enough.
Holy cow that was hard. But, there isnāt much 4 guys and a come along canāt do. Thanks Harley Johnson, Ken Purcell, Ross Dusenbury, and Nick Sainz. Also, thanks Ray Clark for loaning the trailer.
How tall do you have to be and how long is this ride?
Pat purchase picked up. On to the containers.
Star bucket
Oh my goodness! I’m so excited!!!!!šš§Ø
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Harley Johnson and Nick Sainz went to work Saturday cleaning up one of the containers for the new PAT purchases. Wow the difference from 7 hours work.
Are you doing another bulk buy soon?
Can you use stainless steel balls?
To those following this, we have some great updates! Initially, we were looking into Lead or Stainless Steel media for the tumbler. This proved an impossibility as the tumbler would require 600lbs of Stainless or 870lbs of Lead. These added up to more than $5000 in media if purchased new and would make each drums too heavy for most to manage. With the help of Fireworking.com, Ned Gorski, Lloyd Sponenburgh, Caleb Kessinger, @john d moore, and Edward Hostetter, we switched to High Aluminum Ceramic media as our leading option. This meant we needed more like 255lbs of media. Which brought our possible costs way down to the $500 range. Plus, the weight savings make handing the drums of the tumbler much easier! We also found out that Eddie deals in this media as part of work and could help us in the acquisition and delivery of the media! Big thanks to our Nationwide Fireworks Family. Even if you never make it out to a PAT event, your generosity of knowledge and effort is recognized and appreciated by PAT and it's membership!
Giant Tumbler!!!
Nice, a bigger version of mine...
Booyaa, fill her full of lead!
The new pat tumbler. We need media for it now.
Worth reading:
saveourfireworks.blogspot.com/2020/10/nfa-position-paper-on-chinas-30mm-policy.html
NFA Position Paper on China's 30mm Policy
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National Fireworks Association (NFA) President Steve Houser, sent the following letter to the NFA membership outlining NFA's position on r...While this may be a short paper of discussion. It does present itself with mostly to the point items. The difference in classification from US vs UN. I don't live in the "UN." Add to that the issues with placards which is another US vs UN. Ignoring the worthless UN because I want to, USDOT of which I am a Diesel mechanic just short of 50 years and have always worked in a DOT certified shop. The rules and consequences for incorrectly labeling an item, trailer or container if found to be intentional is not something any person would want to go thru once it is found to be a redirection.
You know you've got something special when the Club President spends the most of an afternoon teaching kids how to build rockets safely. I gave Nick sunscreen in later on, he was sun burnt, but the kids had a Blast. Thanks Nick!
We were teaching with the 8 oz super bp rocket tooling from Woody's. Worked amazingly well, even the smallest kids were able to hand pound successful rockets!!! Thanks for the help Caleb, I have another order for tube supports. That way I won’t get hit in the hand as much next time.
Tonight, Demo of Fireworks Factory Direct, a new multi-brand wholesaler!
How can I get hold one them sample boxes. And i am a retailer
Should be awesome!
Jealous! I won’t make it until tomorrow
How do I get tickets for the workshops on saturday?
Good product, they demoed product at Sky Wars.
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I'll be there Thursday around 1 with even more fuel mines š
See y’all tomorrow!
I’ll be there mid afternoon on Friday!!! Excited!!! Who needs help?
Bring a mix of of clothing to Pyrofest, weather will be from 50 degrees at night to high's in the high 70's, & Sunny! And yes we're keeping an eye on the wind, looks gusty right now. We had a 50 degree temperature shift a couple years ago on Chalk Mountain, please just be prepared. (and we're still scared Nick might post another hot tub video...)
Thanks to everyone helping with PyroFest! Shout out to Woody's for rushing the rocket tooling!!! Excited seeing the brand new members signing up at Fireants.org for membership and event fee.
Woot! Can't wait to see videos!
Working on strobe star cores with Ray Williams for Tiger Willow stars for some hand built shells!
Thanks Ray Williams for taking the time to explain the different processes for star cores. Just so everyone know, we were using the method of dampening the stars with water cut with alcohol and then applying the dry star comp. This is to try and get the Rice Starch to soften and because the star comp doesn't take water well. The other method that Ray really like is the TORO method. In that case you mix your star comp with water, making a slurry. You apply that to the stars as they roll and then pack on dry on top of the slurry. This is much faster for building up the stars, because you are combining two step. But, not all comps take well to this method. So you have to learn when and where to use these methods.
Sky Wars just started tonight at 7:30pm. 8000 General Admission, 500 VIP, 500 Pyro's. Perfect weather. Final IPC show has 3600 cues. Rock on -> MO Pyro!
Congrats MO Pyro, cannot wait to see some videos and pics!
And no masks
Fireball Dudes at Sky Wars, 500 gallon Super Nuke.
I’m going to be there in Missouri to hear, see, and feel it!!! Can’t wait! Not sure I’m going to be able to sleep tonight...
TDIndustries we can work together and take on the WORLD RECORD Fireball!!! Your Help making the Guns, Our help on the Fuel and Pyro!!! Lets make this happen.
Group buy for Fall PyroFest is Live, order cut off is October 8th. More info in link, talk.fireants.org/t/2020-fall-pyrofest-group-buy/390
Shout out Rachael Hill
Nick Sainz you’re awesome! I was totally kidding but thank you for that. š can’t wait to come hang out and have a blast (pun totally intended).
Thank you Nick for all you do
Fall PyroFest is a GO!!!
Members and family of members only!
Membership and event fees purchased at www.fireants.org
More info on the event page on Facebook.
Mmm, "Is this heaven? No it's Stasey Field", 1100 acres on Chalk Mountain, up to 16" shells(and I'm bringing a 16" shell), TDI Permits - sign-off's available, Open Shooting(really Open), Gas Mines, Creamora's, Builder classes & materials ready to go, 1.3G Club Display, oh, and BBQ Brisket Bonanza for Saturday night dinner smoked by our our host.
The public is sad š¢
Can i come
I would like to try to make the drive and make it to this event. Is the membership per calendar year or 1 year from purchase?
š shooting small wedding show on the 17th. Can't wait to see all the videos and pics you guys and gals be safe and have fun.
Id love to help out! Put me to work!
Me and another guy can possibly help if our schedule allows. We need to get another sign off. Excited for the event!
Dude! Where’s my shout out!? JK! You know if Nick is “leading” it’s really me behind the wheel instead of holding the clipboard!š We are soooo excited to head up this display! Gonna be so fun!!! šš„
I'm willing to help I'm needing to get sign offs this will be my first year at this event
So Nick Hill is lead and Rick Boss is designing the display show. Oh we are doomed! WAIT wrong people! Nemo Boss isn't the lead and George isn't designing a 30ft tower. OK, We are safe š
Is the main display on Saturday and Sunday is cleanup as usual?
Rocket Rodeo!
Let me know Nick Sainz membership current or past due?
Sweet my 50th is on Saturday 17th
www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/09/world/middleeast/beirut-explosion.html
How a Massive Bomb Came Together in Beirut’s Port
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Fifteen tons of fireworks. Jugs of kerosene and acid. Thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate. A system of corruption and bribes let the perfect bomb sit for years.Best description I have seen.
Anthony Simonaitis, pretty good reading here.
Sept. 12th update for USA Consumer Cakes Issue.
1. Roughly 35 Chinese Suppliers (Dominator is one of them) have formed the āExport Fireworks Science and Technology Research Groupā. Yesterday the group launched an on-line funding drive and raised close to $100,000 USD in just over 5 hours from Chinese suppliers. Additional funding has been provided by large USA importers as well. The funding will be used to pay for lobbying efforts as well as a resolution of the āsubjective testing issueā. The group has requested a delay for the 2020-21 season, but so far this request has been denied.
2. The APA sent an unpdate e-mail to its members on Sep. 10th. APA is spearheading an effort for top USA PHMSA officials to engage the US Embassy, their UN counterparts, and their Chinese counterparts. The message is that APAās 87-1 should be accepted as equal to the UN Standards, because it is equivalent in safety to the UN Standards. Also, PHMSA officials have stated their desire to work with the APA on developing short-term interim measures to aid the industry if importers need to import consumer devices as 1.3G.
3. The NFA is also contacting the US State Department via its Washington contacts with a similar message.
Dominator recommends that USA importers do not agree to accept any wire cages yet. By refusing to accept wire cages, we will send a clear economic message that this is an important issue for USA.
Attached is a photo of about 1400 cases of Dominator 2 inch 10 shot cakes that are on-hold until we can resolve this issue. This photo illustrates how urgent it is that a fast resolution be made. Thank you to everyone who is working hard on this issue.
Sky Wars (the renamed Pyromania) - Sept. 24-26, 2020, Innsbrook, Missouri
The MoPyro Club iis running Sky Wars. From: www.facebook.com/skywarsevent/
Pyro-only Registration Page
mopyro.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=923468&module_id=409137
(only $25. for non-MoPyro Members)
Pyro's setup Displays on Friday and Saturday. Displays for only Pyroās on Friday night. Big Displays for Pyro's and the Public on Saturday night.
Public Details and Tickets: skywarsevent.com/
This Partyās Lit
Everyone asks whatās our āsecret sauceā to creating a mega hit production. Well, itās like this.
Secret #1: The people. We have hundreds of volunteers who give it their all when building the most incredible shows in the land.
Secret #2: The choreographers. Unbridled. Unmatched. Unusual. Each pyrotechnician produces surreal displays of perfection.
Secret #3: The shows. Sky Wars will literally ruin your ability to enjoy any other fireworks show. We will elevate your pyrotechnic palate so high that we have to apologize in advance for crushing your future fireworks experiences. Sorry. Our bad.
2020 Schedule of Events
This yearās show breakdown includes the following:
ā¢ The National Anthem (accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display)
ā¢ A 21-gun salute (honors first responders plus men and women in uniform)
ā¢ The Competition (a combination of artistry and ingenuity where Sky Wars limits the specific types and amount of fireworks, the number of electrical matches, and the timeframe)
This yearās participants: Ellery Ho of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Jim Priebe of Liberty, MO; and Scott Smith of Cedar Hill, Missouri
ā¢ Unlimited Shows (we take off the handcuffs and let the choreographer include as many fireworks as theyād like. And typically they like A LOT!)
We have two participants this year: Bo Domesick of Dayton, OH who will perform a display called āThis Heart of Fireā that includes music that he wrote, sang and produced; and Steve Hinkle of Indiana
ā¢ Fireballs (The Fireball Dudes from Memphis, TN, who hold a world record for their signature gasoline fireballs, will display two enormously enormous fireball extravaganzas)
ā¢ The Pro Shows (only the licensed professional big boys and girls can light these fireworks up)
This yearās participants: Casabella Pyrotechnics (Lanesville, Indiana); Spirit of 76/Stellar Fireworks (Columbia, MO and Wichita, KS); and a huge closing show by Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts (Hughesville, MD).
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Hi- Spirit of '76 Fireworks is looking forward to being part of Sky Wars! We will be taking pre-orders over to the event, please see below: *Orders & payment are due by Wednesday Sept. 23rd *Pricing: Gold plus 10% discount *No minimum purchase *Free Delivery *Truck will be on site Friday,September 25th- Arrival time TBD *Orders can be placed from your online account, by using the promotion code "mopyro10". *If you have any questions or to get an online account set-up, please e-mail Tim@76fireworks.com. Should be a great event!!
Ill be there!
Fast times with fast cars
Nick out there today with some fast cars.
Did you shoot off of the roof?
It’s a hot SOB today even in the shade. Hope you’re staying hydrated buddy!!
Setting the second display now.
Letter Shooting Video
(of course Rex just called us and he wants "PAT" at the next PAT Event)
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LETTERSHOOTING ® by steyrFire & Scarpato
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LETTERHOOTING Ā® Racks Easy to use, easy to mount, easy to setup. shoot each letter or digit you want - one rack for allSame technique as the RNC “TRUMP” fireworks. But on a bigger scale
We can make these, Nemo Boss can you get some of the extra long comets?
Western Winter Blast 30th Anniversary Amazing Cylinder Shells Beraq - Passfire Maximum Load Excerpt #1:
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Western Winter Blast 30th Anniversary Amazing Cylinder Shells Beraq Passfire Maximum Load Excerpt #1
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Here's another excerpt from Passfire Maximum Load, the new fireworks documentary series coming out in November. Just six days left to claim your copy or Spec...AM Pyro is a long standing domestic manufacturer of 1.3G shells. You can custom order from them. They are known for complex color and effect combinations. They have supplied product for displays at PGI and Western Winter Blast. Their website is: www.ampyro.com/
They are located and manufacture in Buffalo, Missouri.
Note, in addition to a demo they are offering the OK Pyro License Continuing Education(CE) Course, not the Initial(longer) Licensing Course. But, it sounds like a great demo, a chance to get outside and see some pyro.
www.ampyro.com/shooters-certification
From: Aaron Mayfield <aaron@ampyro.com>
Subject: RE: Oklahoma CE Course & Product Demonstration
To our friends and family members in the pyrotechnic industry: AM
Pyrotechnics will be hosting a very special demonstration combined with a
first class safety course this October 17th, 2020. For those wishing to
attend the safety course, registration begins at 8:00am until 9:00am, and
the class starts at 9:15am. We will cover standard NFPA 1123 teachings as
well as a course on shell manufacturing, fireworks choreography, and lots of
hands on experience. This class is registered in Missouri, Oklahoma, and
Arkansas as well as being good for many other states.
Domestic Product Demonstration News: For those wishing to only attend the
demo, what a demo this will be and it will commence at dark. We will be
debuting our new 1.4s Articles Pyrotechnics consisting of fan slices with
multiple types of color comets, color mines, and gold comet/mine effects far
above and beyond the quality of the Chinese counterparts and at an
affordable price. For those attending to see our spectacular large aerial
shells, we will debut multiple new effects in 8" and 10" large caliber color
shells, 4" to 6" Maltese style cylinder shells, beautiful comets with 250'
tails, duration gold effects like no other, and colors equal to few in the
world's pyrotechnic industry. With no less than twenty 8" shells and nearly
a dozen 10" shells combined with equal numbers of very unique color
combinations in 6" aerial shells as well as Maltese style shells, this will
be the largest AM Pyrotechnics product demonstration that we have hosted in
many years and one to see. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Aaron Mayfield
AM Pyrotechnics, LLC
www.ampyro.com
AM Pyrotechnics designs and manufacturers custom display fireworks ranging from 3 inches to 12 inches diameter. Our shells are known for superior color and duration, and are in large and well-known di...š š²š²š ššµš² š š®šøš²šæš
If youāre looking for advice about gasoline fireballs, then go to our pyro worldās āDear Abbyā for guidance. You have questions? Bill has answers.
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Driving with his wife and kids to a Fourth of July family celebration in 2002, Bill saw a massive trailer emblazoned with āPyrotechnics Productionsā and a 1-800 number. Thatās when Billāwho was overstressed from working two jobsāsaid a light bulb went off. He called to ask if they needed help (they did), so he joined the company at a dirt track racing event the very next weekendā¦and the weekend after thatā¦and the weekend after that. The excitement āhit me like a nuclear bomb and I said āthis is it.āā
Bill then became even more serious about pyrotechnics and reached out to High Tech Special Effects (www.hightechspecialeffects.com) that was literally located down the street in his very small town of Bartlett, Tenn. High Techāwhich creates year-round indoor and outdoor fireworks events all over the countryāhired Bill on a part-time basis. And the rest isā¦well, it is definitely history.
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A self-described workaholic, Bill is both a full-time boiler plant operator at a Memphis hospital and remains a part-timer at High Tech. Heās as modest as it comes regarding his experience (17 years of building industrial-grade fireballs) and his know-how (he and his posse of Fireball Dudes hold the world record for their signature gasoline fireballs.)
Bill joins the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association at Pyromania (from the creators of Sky Wars) nearly every year to be a big part of the fantastic event. What started as the Fireball Dudes serving as a filler between the crafted pyromusicals has evolved into one of the most popular crowd pleasers in the eveningās lineupā¦even if Bill poo-poos the praise. Case in point: pyros travel from across the country to be a part of his crew and their world. Think of the Fireball Dudes as The Beatles of the rock world, the Babe Ruth of the baseball scene, and the Wolfgang Puck of all fine chefs. You get the point. Absolutely H-U-G-E!
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According to Bill, everything they do is on a grand scale including bigger mortars (their largest mortars hold 33 gallons of gas) and more gas (most shoot one to five-gallon fireballs and maybe five or six at one time; Billās crew shoots 500 to 1,000+ gallons.) The Fireball Dudes (Bill emphasizes everything they do is a group effort and, if not for everyoneās hard work and dedication, the Dudesā shows would be duds) are fireball favorites thanks to their well-known countdown-from-the-crowd and chilling voice overs describing whatās about to happen. This year they plan to shoot one of their famous Super Nukes, which is comprised of approximately 70 pounds of black powder, 250 pounds of powdered coffee creamer, and 550 gallons of gasoline. The resulting two separate explosionsāfirst the creamer and next the gasācost a total of $2,500 to $3,000. KaBOOM!
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āJoin the closest fireworks club you can. I belong to four in four different states since Memphis does not have one. Clubs help you become more creative than most firework businesses.ā
Headed home with the gold!!!
PGInstead 2020 most impressive failure during testing! That rack will never be the same.
Bring a helmet to our next PAT Event...
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Passfire Maximum Load Beehive Fireworks Rocket Festival Excerpt #1
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Here's a new excerpt from the Passfire Maximum Load fireworks series, coming out in November. You can pre-order dvds and downloads at a discount and get othe...PGInstead hammer fest!
I thought you guys would like these videos. I plan to attend two of these festivals eventually.
See the smoke coming out Kevin’s mouth when he exhales !!!!! š awesome š
What is being hit?
Hmm
Marley the Pyro Dog
The dog is Marley and loves fireworks. The hardest part is keeping ahold of him while lighting salutes.
Brave dog!
That dog is a freaking beast!!!!! It may be a hell hound
Harley is working hard at rockets. Goal is 100 in a day. Already ā done
The best way I've found to crank them out is to buy an additional spindle/base or two, and supports to match. You'll use the same rammers for all of them, so no need for two full kits. Add an increment to all of them, and rotate them into the press with the same rammer, rinse and repeat. The efficiency really adds up. Having a buddy with a lathe helps with the cost of course. š
Would love to learn how to make rockets one day. But I am still working on this daytime color smoke shells haha
good goal work safe
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Mind Blowing Fireworks Passfire Maximum Load Trailer Next Level Epic Pyrotechnics Documentary Series
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The new full-length trailer for the upcoming Passfire Maximum Load fireworks documentary series, including six episodes, a movie and special features. Loaded...A small titanium salute from PGInstead.
Am very glad you are observing "Salute Distancing"
Day 1 of PGInstead, Sawyer ND with Mum Pyro. Testing of rockets were successful, now in production mode.
Passfire - Maximum Load - Trailer #1
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Passfire Maximum Load Trailer #1: Epic 4K Fireworks Documentary Series and Movie Coming Fall 2020
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The pyrotechnic adventure continues with Passfire Maximum Load the all new fireworks documentary series! Maximum Load gives you the most wild, powerful and i...From the Real Pyromania, a cool video of a 8-location display.
Owensboro Ky July 3rd Fireworks
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Owensboro Ky had eight simultaneous firework locations. I was able to catch 6 with my drone. Five look to be in close sync but one is either different or way...Many PAT members are very sad that the PGI Convention was canceled this year. Let's all plan on attending next year. Here's an example display from last year.
"Tim Jameson, this week's "Meet the Makers", shares a video from his show last year at the Pyrotechnics Guild International in Wyoming. Simply stunning!"
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PGI 2019 Grand Public Display - IPC and Dominator
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Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts (IPC) and Dominator amazing fireworks display from Gillette WY on 8-16-2019.
Or put the fuse up top like this......
Well, I made a 4 color version. Looks awesome, but these will be so expensive to produce. Need to do water based printing so it doesn't feel like a sweaty shield and four screen charges and additional mark up for four color printing. $$$
Here is my idea for a one color design
This was "Jake's Over Texas" in Nederland, TX, not related to Jake's Fireworks in Athens, TX or their locations other states.
www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/dea-agents-raid-nederland-fireworks-retailer/502-6008b85e-96...
www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/eight-arrested-connection-jake-s-fireworks-drug-trafficking-conspiracy
Eight Arrested in Connection with Jake’s Fireworks Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
www.justice.gov
U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced today that eight individuals have been arrested in the Eastern District of Texas pursuant to a federal indictment which alleges drug and money laundering violati..."Jakes Fireworks: Our Rockets can Get Pretty High....and So Can You!"
Our PAT photographer on the scene in Plano. Cool shots Jackie.