February 19th & 20th launch briefing
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 7:53AM Update for Sunday...
Winds look to be more favorable, from the south heading toward the right hand field at about 6 MPH, unlike yesterday's 15 to 20 MPH recorded.
While you're out, John Metcalf has lost an altimiter, it's out toward the deep right field as you're looking down the runway, it's got an orange flag on it, so keep an eye out if you would. There's more in the disscussion section.
I't predicted to be in the upper 50's, so dress accordingly.
See you there!
Looks like we're a GO, normal 10:00 set-up, 11:00 launch, tear-down at around 5:00 or so depending on light. Right now the weather is looking great, 60's and mild winds, Saturday looks to be out of the North at about 8 mph, turning to easterly as the afternoon goes on. That will put recovery into the south field or farther down the runway.
Saturday AM wind update, starting out of the north, moving north-northwest at 8 mph by late afternoon, then swinging around 180 degrees by Sunday to be southerly at 6mph.
Ralph will be fixing Hot Dogs (Yeah!)
Roy sent me info on an ROCC (almost) spring raffle: $1 per ticket. (You do not need to be present to win) Two drawings at February Launch, remainder drawings at March Launch. (weather and schedule permitting)
Winner has Choice of one of the following:
One of Three Built, ready to fly “Extended Big Daddy’s”
( E9 low level flight, E15 for higher)
(painted, but can be repainted your way)
OR
A 3 foot, Estes, 1/5th Scale, in the package,
D-Region Tomahawk Sounding Rocket.
( D12 low flight, E9 for higher, E15 for out-a-sight.)
OR
One of two medium sized plastic “Crayon” banks.
(very popular to make into rockets)
Ken Allen from Performance Hobbies will be there both days.
I've gotten several postings in the comments about folks being able to take a shift or help with set-up, and thanks for doing that. If you can post please let me know when or what you'd like to do and we'll see about some kind of scedule. I don't have a way to do a sign-up sheet on the site right now but we'll try and get a way to do that.
Renewals & memberships... please consider joining and/or renewing. We love to have folks come out and enjoy the launch but if it's a regular part of your life, please think about it. It's very inexpensive and it helps us provide you with a great experience by allowing us to keep up the equipment and the facilities. It also gets you log-in privileges on the website.
Elections... We will be voting on the following slate of officers, 2 PM on Saturday afternoon. Right now we have folks who are willing to serve in all the posts, but if you're wanting to take a more active role in the club, PLEASE, think about letting us know at the February launch. We're more than willing to step aside and let someone else have a go! Right now, our proposed roster for the 2011 year is:
President - Brad Shea
VP - Doc Russell
Treas. & sec. - Roy Potter
Asst. treas & sec. - Louise Ferrell
Tripoli Prefect - Ralph Roberts
NAR Advisor - Bob Bernatchez
Tripoli secretary - Dr. Doug Knight
Volunteer... If you can sign in to the website, please post your availability for set-up and tear-down, RSO and LCO duties. If you can't log on, consider sending us an email at rocketrycarolina (at) gmail (dot) com. We need several folks for set-up and some more for tear down, and the RSO/LCO jobs are about 2-hour shifts each day. They really go faster than you think. Remember that the only jobs you need a cert for are the RSO (L2) and LCO (L1).
That's about all for now, we'll see you at the pads!
DR
Reader Comments (7)
I will take a 2 hour RSO both days.
I will be there Saturday for sure. I can help with set-up. What is the start time? I will have to see what is going on later. I may be able to help with tear down. I do not know about Sunday yet.
Thanks to both of you...
Dan, set up is at 10AM on Saturday, we'll probably leave stuff set for Sunday, tear down is on Sunday around 5, so you can either help with one or the other (unless you're a real glutton for punishment!)
Louise sent me a note that she can take a shift at LCO, now that she's 'certed.
Malcom you have a preference on time for your shift?
DR
First shift both days if that is acceptable.
That would be great Malcolm... I've got to get set up and then go beat up on a computer for a client for about an hour..... DR
Doc,
I am going to have to beg off Sunday.
Sorry,
Malcolm
I lost an Altimeter 1 on my first flight during Saturday's Feb 19 launch . The most probable place is in the North Field where most rockets will be recovered during Sunday's launch. It was wrapped in an orange padding. Overall it masures about 2 by 1, so it's small. If anyone finds it please call me on 704-905-0186.
Many thanks,
John Metcalf