Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 7:29PM Back at the pads at last, and here's Roy with the November 22nd report.... Click the "Read More" link for the scoop on all that happened last launch!
Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:39PM Next scheduled weekend is December 20th & 21st.
Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up : Volunteers show up at 0900/0930 to help setup.
Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.
Launch ends : Approximately around 5:00 to 5:30 PM so we have some light to close up by.
It will be getting darker sooner now.
ALLWAYS, Check the Web Site for any possible last minute changes.
Ken Allen, Performance Hobbies. Scheduled to be with us both days.
Remember that this is a working farm and it is the winter season. Dress accordingly, sturdy, warm shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
When the sun is shining at the farm it is like a solar collector out there with the open field so it can be 10 degrees warmer when the sun is clear than in the city.
Anyone who runs a Grill or Fire-Pit is responsible to have a separate fire extinguishing system of their own on hand at your site.
Rocket Raffles.
We have acquired a number of small, medium and larger Low Power rockets that we will be Raffling off at almost every launch. The funds will go to the club to boost our treasury.
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 at gmail dot com" or as some have done, pass it on a disk or flash drive. We can always get it back to you.
ROCC Club 2015 Memberships.
Memberships run Jan to Jan with the drive starting in Oct for the 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 Tye-Dyes and now we have assorted solid color shirts.
Due to last summer’s irregular season, any “I.O.U.’s” for “T”’s, please see Jason or Roy Potter
Thanks and we'll see you at the range!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 1:13PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:11AM Turkey Shoot Launch is a Go!
When : Friday, November 28, 2014.
Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up : Volunteers show up at 10:00 am.
Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.
Launch Ends : Approximately 4pm.
ALWAYS, Check Facebook and the webpage for any possible last minute changes.
Ken Allen, Performance Hobbies. Will be onsite.
Remember that this is a working farm and it is the winter season. Dress accordingly, sturdy, warm shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes. When the sun is shining at the farm it is like a solar collector out there with the open field so it can be 10 degrees warmer when the sun is clear than in the city.
Anyone who runs a Grill or Fire-Pit is responsible to have a separate fire extinguishing system of their own on hand at your site.
We are continuing with our Range Safety standards by making specific assignments of a :
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.
So far this has worked fine with little to no effect on launch flow.
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 Tye-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.
Hope to see you on the pads and remember to keep those exhaust nozzles clear.
Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 8:35PM There will be NO Launch on Sunday, 11/23, due to the rain that is predicted to start about 11am and increasing strength all afternoon.
Sorry folks, we'll try to get a make up day.
When : Saturday, 11/22 & Sunday, 11/23/2014.
Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up : Volunteers show up at 0900/0930 to help setup.
Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.
Launch Ends : Approximately 5:00 - 5:30 PM so we have some light to close up by. It will be getting darker sooner now.
ALLWAYS, Check the Web Site for any possible last minute changes.
Ken Allen, Performance Hobbies. Will be onsite on Sunday, 11/23 only.
NOTE: Corkey Story, a rocketeer who's flown with us many times and drives that distinctive spider themed black SUV & trailer, needs to divest himself of some good condition rocketry gear! He's planning on being on site on Saturday and, like the car dealer says, He's Dealin!!
Jason Pettler is the new food service provider.
Remember that this is a working farm and it is the winter season. Dress accordingly, sturdy, warm shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
When the sun is shining at the farm it is like a solar collector out there with the open field so it can be 10 degrees warmer when the sun is clear than in the city.
Anyone who runs a Grill or Fire-Pit is responsible to have a separate fire extinguishing system of their own on hand at your site.
Rocket Raffles.
We have acquired a number of small, medium and larger Low Power rockets that we will be Raffling off at almost every launch. The funds will go to the club to boost our treasury.
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 (at) gmail (dot) 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 of a :
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.
So far this has worked fine with little to no effect on launch flow.
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 Tye-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.
Hope to see you on the pads and remember to keep those exhaust nozzles clear.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 6:46PM
UPDATE on Field Conditions 11/15: I was out at the farm today to collect all the HP heads to clean them up and I was very pleased to see that almost everything has been cleared. There was just a small patch of about 1/3 of the north west field left of the soy beans, and all the rest has been harvested. Looks like we'll be good for the 22nd. (dr)
Monday, November 10, 2014 at 10:06PM After speaking with Kip, he indicated that he will start removing the beans from the field this week. Since we have to give him the time he needs we have decided to push the launch back one week to November 22nd & 23rd.
I will update you more as we get closer.
Hey all, Doc here, just an update... we got a note that Ken Allen's dad passed away Friday. He'll be headded to DC for the weekend to deal with family stuff and will be at the launch in VA on the 22nd/23rd, so it's likely we won't see him till December. Give a thought to him and his family.
Rodney Earp has offered to try and bring stuff from Ken to our launch on the 22nd if you can get up with Ken by Wednesday. You can email him from his performancehobbies.com website.
dr
Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 9:22AM