Friday, March 7, 2014 at 8:12PM Roy's report on our split launch, from February 23rd and March 1st. Soggy as the 23rd was, the first of March was one of the finest flight days you could have asked for. Temps about perfect and no wind at all. Click the "Read More" link to see the whole thing.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 8:48AM
When: March 1, 2014
Where: The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set up Time: 11:30 am to avoid the weather. We need Volunteers!
Launch ends: Approximately around 5:30 PM so we have some light to close up.
Remember that this is a working farm, so dress accordingly, sturdy shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
LCO/RSO Rules for 2013/2014
1. The RSO will be required to be Level 2 minimum, ROCC member, and a NAR/Tripoli member. The same person can volunteer to RSO/LCO in a given time slot, as long as they meet the RSO requirements.
2. The LCO will be required to be Level 1 minimum, ROCC member, and a NAR/Tripoli member.
3. Rockets that will be required to be inspected by the RSO:
a. Any rocket flying on an E motor or above.
b. Any rocket using more than one motor, either clustered or multi stage.
c. Any rocket weighing more than 1 pound.
4. Groups that come out to launch will have a Level 2 member assigned to them to make sure all rules are being followed.
Duty signups sheet will be at the front table for RSO/LCO. If you’re a Level 2, we need you to volunteer!!!!
* Ken will be onsite!
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:06AM
Friday, February 21, 2014 at 5:36PM
Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:49AM Theme: Multi Stage
When: February 23, 2014, field conditions permitting.
Where: The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up: We need Volunteers! Please be at the field at 9:45am.
Set up Time: 9:30am
Launch ends: Approximately around 4:00 PM so we have some light to close up.
Remember that this is a working farm, so dress accordingly, sturdy shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
LCO/RSO Rules for 2013/2014
1. The RSO will be required to be Level 2 minimum, ROCC member, and a NAR/Tripoli member. The same person can volunteer to RSO/LCO in a given time slot, as long as they meet the RSO requirements.
2. The LCO will be required to be Level 1 minimum, ROCC member, and a NAR/Tripoli member.
3. Rockets that will be required to be inspected by the RSO:
a. Any rocket flying on an E motor or above.
b. Any rocket using more than one motor, either clustered or multi stage.
c. Any rocket weighing more than 1 pound.
4. Groups that come out to launch will have a Level 2 member assigned to them to make sure all rules are being followed.
Duty signups sheet will be at the front table for RSO/LCO. If you’re a Level 2, we need you to volunteer!!!!
* Ken will be onsite on Sunday, February 23 only.
Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 12:13PM BUUUURRRRRRR... it was cold!! (How cold was it?) It was so cold.... I can't feel my fingers to type the rest of this sentence! Luckily Roy has taken our flight cards and deciphered our shaky handwriting to deliver the latest flight report... you know what to do. Thanks Roy! dr
Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:06PM This time of year, the 27th of January, brings me back to when I was 10 years old, and the nation stopped, stunned, as 3 american astronauts were lost in a horiffic moment in time.For those who might not know a lot about the event NASA's history page is HERE. After this event we didn't know if the Apollo program would go on.
What has struck me over the years is how, through weather related events, we've suffered 2 more events that have taken 2 shuttle crews from us. Cold weather and ice have directly contributed to both the Challenger and the Columbia accidents.
All 3 of these events fall in a fairly short span of time, just a week's time, from late January to early February. Take a moment out of your day and remember these fallen heros.
dr
Monday, January 20, 2014 at 5:12PM Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 5:38PM January 19th launch is cancelled, more wind projected tomorrow. Not much interest from the group wanting to brave the wind again tomorrow.
Monday, January 13, 2014 at 6:30PM When: January 18 & 19, 2014
Where: The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up: We need Volunteers! Please be at the field at 9:30am.
Set up Time: 9:30am
Launch ends: Approximately around 4:00 PM so we have some light to close up.
Remember that this is a working farm, so dress accordingly, sturdy shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.
LCO/RSO Rules for 2013/2014
1. The RSO will be required to be Level 2 minimum, ROCC member, and a NAR/Tripoli member. The same person can volunteer to RSO/LCO in a given time slot, as long as they meet the RSO requirements.
2. The LCO will be required to be Level 1 minimum, ROCC member, and a NAR/Tripoli member.
3. Rockets that will be required to be inspected by the RSO:
a. Any rocket flying on an E motor or above.
b. Any rocket using more than one motor, either clustered or multi stage.
c. Any rocket weighing more than 1 pound.
4. Groups that come out to launch will have a Level 2 member assigned to them to make sure all rules are being followed.
Duty signups sheet will be at the front table for RSO/LCO. If you’re a Level 2, we need you to volunteer!!!!
Ken will be onsite on Sunday, January 19 only.
Update 1/17
Winds are project to be around 10 to 15 for Saturday, and 15 to 20 on Sunday. Saturday is a go, set up at 9:30am. We will determine on Saturday if we will fly on Sunday depending on the winds.