[tccrockets] Re: Independence Day 2015 (ID2015) - Tripoli Central California - Blackrock launch

  • From: "Jimmy Franco" <Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 08:14:53 -0700

I know the specifications,
but I am not authorized to distribute that information.

Jimmy F.
TRA 12524

From: Gene Engelgau
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 8:08 AM
To: tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tccrockets] Re: Independence Day 2015 (ID2015) - Tripoli Central
California - Blackrock launch

Ok classified ;) I missed the motor?

-G

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes
Cell: 408-499-9050


On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 8:07 AM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Classified :-)
I already provided the motor


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On Jul 8, 2015, at 5:36 AM, Gene Engelgau <gene.engelgau@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Hi James, for your 45K flight what was the rocket, diameter, length, and
motor?

Cool!

-Gene

- Regards

Gene Engelgau
Web: http://fruitychutes.com - Professional Aerospace Recovery Systems
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fruitychutes

Twitter: @fruitychutes
Cell: 408-499-9050


On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Steve Kendall <srkendal@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Dude, 45K is nothing to sneeze at! Like our buddy James Marino says:

"Rocket science. Making everything else look easy for decades".

-Steve



Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID


James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Thanks Richard
YES! I AM HAPPY :-)
Just a little bitter-sweet at the same time since my primary mission
failed (testing new video electronics :(
Oh well, we can fly it again - it needs a new antenna that got sliced off
in the wind during recovery, battery charge, and a new clear coat for sure and
she's ready to fly.







On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 9:28 PM, Richard King <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

48K and full recovery used to be cause to party at Bruno’s!
I say CONGRATS!
Will work out the bugs over time/future flights.

RK



From: James Dougherty
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 9:12 PM
To: Randall Ticknor
Cc: TCC chat ; mailto:ccws4u@xxxxxxxxx ; mailto:swensonron@xxxxxxxxxxx
; mailto:msmith9144@xxxxxxxxx ; mailto:aidan@xxxxxxxxxxxx ;
mailto:keithbawcum@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tccrockets] Re: Independence Day 2015 (ID2015) - Tripoli
Central California - Blackrock launch

For those of you wondering, LLC319050 is Lovelock VORTAC 319, a 50
nautical mile radius (launch site from FAA).
Site B = 10 Mile radius
Site B+ = 17 Nautical Mile Radius

With flights like this, you can see why dual-deploy or apogee only is
so key - you can drift to Utah!


On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 9:09 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

GPS data

48,729' MSL
45,552' AGL

Launch was too windy, as you can see in the KMZ it had a gust and
wasn't perfectly vertical.
Had we launched 1hr earlier it would have been maxed out.

Anyhow, 45K is not bad, you can at least see Carson and Reno on the
map and the curvature
of the earth.

I'm still licking my wounds on the lost A/V but there is always next
BR launch :-)


On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 9:05 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Ok, I recovered the audio file - as I suspected the system was not
shut down clean so when chdsk ran, it deleted the file. No biggy.
When I showed up, I noticed that I had hastily thrown the av-bay
together and there was a crimp on the video cable ... when I first tested the
RocketPi
it recorded nothing... I then straightened out the cable, tested it
again and it worked. So, this led me to believe the cable was ok and I should
fly it. Now, what I have
found at home is that if I re-assemble the unit, I accidentally
shorted the 3V power on the cable and the system wedged!!! The cable only
shorted when it was bent - arrrgh! :(

Anyhow, I caught what happened - as I assembled the system, audio
and video shut down - the last words were "ok, let's put it together now..."
and as I slid the AV-Bay together I munched and shorted out the
board ... then, it somehow recorded some more frames, which also led to what
could have been a filesystem corruption (you can see part of the lift-off to
about 10K feet) but then it shut down again and no more vi deo. The first time
it shorted out, it seems USB audio record (arecord)
just hung after that. Alas most of the H.264 ES is corrupt but I
can see parts of the video if I look at it in Interra.

So, this is a good live and learn lesson - I will have to make the
video recorder talk to me or beep a status to know it is live - enough said.


On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 1:13 AM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I'm still recoversing ...

Scalpel version 1.60
Written by Golden G. Richard III, based on Foremost 0.69.

Opening target "/dev/sdc1"

Image file pass 1/2.
/dev/sdc1: 100.0% |*************************************| 14.6
GB 00:00 ETAAllocating work queues...
Work queues allocation complete. Building carve lists...
Carve lists built. Workload:
h264 with header "\x00\x00\x00\x01" and footer "\x27" --> 145048
files
wav with header
"\x52\x49\x46\x46\x3f\x3f\x3f\x3f\x57\x41\x56\x45" and footer "" --> 32 files
Carving files from image.


It's done 3 passes so far ... I will need a huge disk to go
through all the files...


More this week



On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 1:12 AM, James Dougherty
<jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Randal,


Thank you - great shots!


Something happened to the onboard flight recording video when

we put it into your Surface-Pro 3 - I think you may have
accidentally run scandisk and it truncated the file (I shut off the system
abruptly in the picture you sent me so it may have deleted them).


I ran scalpel and found parts of the file -- the horror.

More later ..


-James




On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 9:12 PM, Randall Ticknor
<randallticknor@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Here's a link to the pictures I got of the N1000 flight. Ill
try an upload them and few more to an image site tomorrow.


https://www.dropbox.com/s/0coavt7iez7iqez/N1000%20pics.zip?dl=0


On Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 3:20 PM, Ben Sandoval
<yobenflstf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm different I hope you all have a wild night and killer
flights

Sent from my Bad To The Bone iPhone "HQF"

On Jul 4, 2015, at 8:26 AM, srkendal@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:


Nice! Hope you all have great flights and mild nights.

Steve


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Subject: [tccrockets] Re: Independence Day 2015 (ID2015)
- Tripoli Central California - Blackrock launch


The day started with me screwing up the site coordinates
(as corrected below) - we used the Mudrock coordinates because the BALLS site
was too soft and further against the foothills

We flew about 6 HPR flights and then got beat down by the
heat and some showers and lightning storms; it cleared up and tomorrow should
be awesome - Mike Smith is flying an MD L265 and I am flying an MD N1000 both
with precious electronic bays

At the end of the day, We went to Blackrock and Mike
Smith found a ruby!

More tomorrow!








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On Jul 3, 2015, at 10:46 AM, James Dougherty
<jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Very important!
Launch site coordinates
N40 50' 57" W119 6' 55"

Right by Mudrock site


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On Jul 2, 2015, at 7:15 PM, James Dougherty
<jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Hi Folks,


I'm rolling out to the playa now, Mike Motta and I
plan to meet at Brunos tomorrow AM.


The launch location is the same at the BALLS site -


Details - http://www.tccrockets.com/id2015.html


Location

a.. Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) N40 52' 59.73"
W119 2' 4.73"
b.. Decimal Degrees (DD) N40.883258, W119.034647
(40.883258, -119.034647)


Contact on SatPhone - this will go live at 6am
tomorrow morning.


You can reach me on the playa at the number below BUT
ONLY IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE LAUNCH!

This line is reserved for the FAA and people who need
directions, help, or get lost - please don't abuse it,

it's $1/minute!


1-480-768-2500,881632668865 - yes, dial the comma on
your cellphone


You can store the above as James Sat in your iPhone,
otherwise call me at 408-476-7391 on my iPhone.

The FAA Waivers are hot for all days and standing to
100K. From 10-12PM Saturday and Sunday

we have an UNLIMITED waiver - yes, UNLIMITED. There
is no ceiling; it took many months of

planning to do this, AST was involved, the BLM and 5
ARTCC's. I plan to get good at this and

then next year we can possibly try our hand on O/P
and the T-Rex as Mike, Richard, Aaron and
I have been chatting about ... :-)


See you on the Playa!


-James






On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 10:59 AM, James Dougherty
<jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks guys!


It's nights of late-night prepping and getting
ready for sure right now :-)


Today we got our NOTAM's with site B+ airspace!! --
call-ins to 200K AGL on Saturday/Sunday!


Dates will be the same as this year; since the rest
of the time on the playa is occupied throughout

summer with either AeroPAC or BALLS launches (see
notes from the cleaning party).
BTW, we got knocked out completely in September
because of Burning Man :(


Anyhow, here are the dates, copy/paste from FAA
7711 - mark your calendars as
they will be the same next year :-)



07/03/2015 0600-1800 Local-Rocket launches
07/04/2015 0600-1800 Local-Rocket launches
07/05/2015 0600-1800 Local-Rocket launches

08/07/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches
08/08/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches
08/09/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches

08/14/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches
08/15/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches
08/16/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches

08/28/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches
08/29/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches
08/30/2015 0700-1800 Local-Rocket launches

11/20/2015 0900-1800 Local-Rocket launches
11/21/2015 0900-1800 Local-Rocket launches
11/22/2015 0900-1800 Local-Rocket launches


So guys, we still have the option to have either an
August or November launch at Blackrock.


BTW, we're still on for our usual launch as planned
on 07/18



Best regards

-James







On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 7:04 PM, Gary
<gary-walker@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

As others have said, I too am bummed that I can't
go. But, now I know what I'll have to beg/borrow/steal/bring (Launch pad, etc)
for next year.

Is the date going to be a holiday weekend again
next year? When will we have a rock-solid date so I can put in on my MUST DO
calendar??


Have a great time all!!

Gary W.


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From: "James Dougherty" <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "TCC chat" <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Mike Motta" <ccws4u@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 11:33:29 AM
Subject: [tccrockets] Re: Independence Day 2015
(ID2015) - Tripoli Central California - Blackrock launch


Hi Folks,


Got the first Blackrock NOTAM issued today for
Friday launch (07/03/15)!
NOTAM is issued standing at surface to 75K and
will have dial-in to 100K
access to 200K AGL' (Site B+) from 10am-12pm.


Get your rockets ready!


-James



On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 11:36 PM, James Dougherty
<jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hey Folks,


Launch details are on the website.


The launch is really simple, bring your rockets
and launch pad & equipment and I will run the FAA waiver for you.


We will have a generator.


We will have Porta-potties if someone will
pick-up and return the Portaportties in Reno.


I will be there along with our other members.
This is an excellent chance to fly some big stuff in God's gift to Rocket
launch sites - Blackrock! If you've never been to Blackrock, this is a perfect
chance to learn to navigate and get around there.


You will only have to pay $20 for the whole
weekend including BLM permit ($15 donation to the club, $5 to BLM).


Best call Brunos if you have no camping plans
and book a room now: (775) 557-2220

We will have a LOT of fun and meet at the
launch site every morning at 9AM till whenever!


Oh yes, rules - there are no rules other than
the golden rule (do unto others) and be in compliance with the Tripoli

safety code and local ordinances.


PS, We don't have generator and light Nazis
either so if you want to crank your music and
party all night you can do that too :-)


Thanks,

-James



On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 10:35 PM, James
Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hey Folks,


Can I get a final tally of everyone who wants
to come launch @Blackrock 4th of July weekend (4th of JuPlaya)?
At this point, we're good to go; we have the
BLM permit, FAA Waiver

and hopefully those who go will be locked and
loaded now ...


Let me know, we will plan accordingly.


Thanks!

-James



On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 11:33 AM, James
Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks Mike G and Mike Smith


I know we already have at least 5 additional
attendees also ... waiting to see if we have more...


Anyhow, for those of you who haven't flown an
N, here's a perfect chance to do that while getting all of the love and help

from your fellow TCC fliers!!!




On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 8:54 PM, Michael Gentile
<smmike@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Guys I'm putting in CTI & A/T orders on Monday,
6/8 to arrive end of June. Please get me your needs/ orders over the weekend.
Particularly large
54mm motors, 75's & 98's. Next delivery is
late August. Help me help you!
Cheers!
Mike @ BAR
510-461-0863

Sent from my iPhone


> On Jun 4, 2015, at 6:43 PM, James Dougherty
<jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> Great news! Bummed about DairyAire this year
- here is your chance to make up for it!
>
> We managed to plan and put together a TCC
Club launch out at Blackrock on the weekend of Independence Day (4th of July) !
We also have a commitment from Bay Area Rocketry
> to for the weekend for as our vendor.
>
> Launch Dates
>
> Friday 07/03 (6AM to 6PM - Site B+ (150K+)
from 10AM-12PM)
> Saturday 07/04 "
> Sunday 07/05 "
>
> The FAA has approved our flight operations
from surface to 150K (146K AGL)
> and the range will be open from 6AM - 6PM for
all 3 days of the event
> (the whole weekend).
>
> Launch Site A (BALLS Site)
>
> DMS N40°52'59.73" W119°02'04.73"
> DD N40.883258, W119.034647 (40.883258,
-119.034647)
>
> (Alternate site available for large projects)
>
> If you are planning high altitude flights up
to 50K AGL, please send your package with all supporting paperwork to me and
Richard King for approval.
>
> If you're flying over 50K AGL, you will need
approval by the Tripoli
> Class 3 Committee 90 days prior to flight.
Since the FAA was delayed this
> year in issuing our COA, please get your
Class 3 package together ASAP
> and I will have it submitted (I already have
mine approved from last
> year so if you have questions or need an
example, email me off chat).
>
> The club DOES not plan to bring launch
equipment to the event this year; it's strictly bring your own gear (like
BALLS). However, if there are
> people willing to haul equipment, we can
arrange for 1-2 pads and I am sure you can bargain with people for use of their
gear.
>
> We will arrange for Portapotties and there
will be a few areas to hang out
> (our Blackrock Lounge as usually done at
BALLS).
>
> Launch fees: $25 for the entire weekend!
>
> We can discuss more at the June launch, but
now is your chance
> to get some good rocket flying in (next 6
weeks will be pure Rocket fun)!
>
> I'll get the website updated in a bit. But
now can I see a show of hands for who's going?
>
> Thank you!
> -James
> President, TCC
>
>
>





















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