[roc-chat] Re: ROC's September Launch is this Saturday
- From: James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 20:34:02 -0700
Cool
Can't wait to check it out
-James
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 7, 2011, at 8:29 PM, <Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I’m bringing my new 12’ carbon fiber rocket to fly on an M2500. Hopefully
> there is a long enough launch rail. It will have active stabilization in the
> nosecone (canards) as did its predecessor that was successfully launched in
> July.
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> Tom Miller
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> Black Magic Missile Works
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> From: roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:roc-chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Greg Lyzenga
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 2:42 PM
> To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; roc-announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [roc-chat] ROC's September Launch is this Saturday
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> Fellow ROC Members,
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> A quick reminder: this Saturday (September 10, 2011) is the next ROC Launch.
> Projected weather conditions appear to be typical for this time of year. As
> usual, the best flying conditions prevail in the morning hours, often
> deteriorating due to wind in the afternoon; current forecast is for
> southeasterly winds around 10 mph and a mix of sun and clouds. So plan to
> arrive and fly early if possible. Portable toilets should be delivered on
> site by Friday evening for the convenience of those camping overnight.
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> Fortunately the very high temperatures of the past week should have moderated
> by this weekend. The current forecast calls for high temperatures in the
> upper 80's and overnight lows in the mid 50's. Be sure to bring (and drink)
> plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and wear a hat, sunglasses, and
> sunblock to avoid getting burned.
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> The club trailer should be on-site at about 7:00 AM on Saturday ready to
> start setting up the range. We are glad to hear that our ROC friends in the
> Cajon Pass area survived the recent brushfire without damage, and there
> shouldn't be any problem with travel in the region to access the launch site
> or transport the trailer. The more setup help we have, the quicker things
> will go, and the sooner we can start launching, so please plan on coming out
> early to help if possible!
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> Overnight camping is allowed as usual, but be sure to keep all campfires in
> above-ground containers to comply with BLM rules, and pack your ashes and
> wood debris out with you when you leave. Let's always try to leave the playa
> a little cleaner than we found it.
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> Let's fly rockets! We'll see you on the lake bed!
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> P.S. A last-chance reminder -- If you haven't already, remember to mail in
> your ROC election ballot!
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> Greg Lyzenga
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> ROC Vice President - NAR #13295 / Tripoli #12088
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