Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 12:34PM The long-awaited April launch took place on May 3rd due to our changeable but at times irritatingly predictable weather here in the south, but a great time was had by all and it turned out to be a great day of flying. Click the "Read More" link to get Roy's whole report... dr
Friday, April 24, 2015 at 6:10PM Sunday, May 3, 2015 is a go!
Unfortunately Saturday the winds are blowing the wrong direction, meaning into the wheat field. However, Sunday looks to be perfect so and Ken will be onsite as well.
When : Sunday, May 3, 2015
Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up : Volunteers show up at 9:30 am to help setup.
Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.
Launch Ends : Approximately 5:30ish PM so we have some light to close up by.
Ken Allen, Performance Hobbies will be onsite.
Remember that this is a working farm. Dress accordingly, sturdy, warm shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
Pictures. WE Want More.
Any pictures you take from any recent or upcoming launch that you would like to get posted on the web site for our embarrassment and your entertainment, just contact Doc Russell at: rocketrycarolina@gmail.com. (Remember to make the appropriate substitutions... we don't like spam bots!) Or, as some have done, pass it on a disk or flash drive. We can always get it back to you.
We are continuing with our Range Safety standards by making specific assignments:
RSO/ LCO = Range Safety Officer to pre-inspect rockets before flights combined with the Launch Control Officer to check range conditions and control the launch’s in a timely and efficient manner.
Check both the WEB site and at the launch for info on volunteering.
It’s great for anybody who isn’t flying that day but wants to take part anyway. And it’s fun to push the little red button.
ROCC Club 2015 Memberships.
Memberships run Jan to Jan with the drive starting in Oct for the new coming year.
On Site : See our Membership Officer Jason Pettler.
For MAIL-INS : See the web site for downloadable membership forms and e-mail address.
Memberships go to the club treasury to cover the NAR and Tripoli Assoc. Fees and Insurance, and also cover the costs of maintaining launch equipment and supplies.
ROCC Rocket Club “T” Shirts.
Any $20 membership includes a colored club T-shirt. (individual prices posted at the launch) We went through the Grey shirts, the Tie-Dyes and now we have assorted solid color shirts. Due to last summer’s ill-regular season, any “I.O.U.’s” for “T”’s, See Jason or myself.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 3:06PM Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 1:51PM
Monday, April 6, 2015 at 9:18AM
Monday, March 30, 2015 at 8:54PM
ADDITIONAL... remember that if you're going to participate in the night launch please read the rules for the night waiver HERE
It is advisable to have flashlights for everyone in your party that will be out on the field, and it really helps if you can use a red gel on the lens... it will help to preserve your night vision.
Last year we were treated to an ISS pass on Saturday night, it's a bit too early to tell but I'll check back closer to the event and post the results.
dr
Monday, March 30, 2015 at 8:37PM Roy's report on the real March launch, that actually came off on the scheduled weekend, is below... please click on the "Read More" link to see the whole enchilada.... dr
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 8:55AM Another great weekend launching rockets at ROCC. Thanks to everyone for helping!
Congratulations to Tex Steck, Keith Biddinger,and Micah Epps on getting their Level 1's this weekend!
Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 6:52PM Sunday, March 22 is a go. Set up time is 9:30am.
Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 8:18PM