[roc-chat] Re: ROCtober and ROC's October Monthly HPR Launch is this Weekend
- From: Richard Dierking <richard.dierking@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:25:46 -0700
G's will be able to fly from the 'front row.' There will be at least one
1/4" rail and 1/4" rod on the front. Also, we're not taking down the HP
equipment and forbidding people to fly HP. However, the launch after about
2 PM on Saturday will be focused on the front row and model rockets. We
want the youth groups to see HP flights! If there's something HP you want
to fly, discuss with Mike Kramer and the PM at the launch.
Richard Dierking
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM, Brian Barney <rocketbarney@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Silly question,
>
> Are 'G' engines low power enough to fly after the high power pads come
> down, or are we talking front row only flights?
>
> -Brian Barney
>
> On Oct 9, 2012, at 8:46 PM, Gregory Lyzenga <lyzenga@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Fellow ROC Members,
>
> A quick reminder: this Saturday and Sunday (October 13-14, 2012) is the
> next ROC Launch. The regular HPR launch is all day Saturday; the ROCtober
> youth event encompasses both days. Projected weather conditions appear to
> be good for launching, with mild fall desert conditions anticipated.
> Overnight lows will be near 50F and daytime highs will be near 80F under
> sunny skies. Wind conditions should follow typical trends, with the best
> (lowest wind, <5 mph) conditions in the early morning, with speeds
> gradually increasing after mid-morning (probably around 10 mph in the
> afternoon). As always, remember that we are in a desert environment, so
> plan accordingly for the heat and sun. Despite the cooler temperatures be
> sure to bring (and drink) plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and wear a
> hat, sunglasses, and sunblock to avoid getting burned. For those of you
> new to the Lucerne launch site, THERE IS NO WATER on site, so bring what
> you need! (This include water for washing as well as drinking/cooking.)
> There are no announced food vendors registered for the launch, so provide
> your own food as well. Lucerne Valley Market is about 4 miles from our
> launch site and has an extensive selection of groceries as well as a good
> deli counter.
>
> Please keep in mind that we will be expecting *several hundred* scouts and
> youth group participants for this annual ROCtober event. We will be
> keeping a careful eye on the portable toilet and crowd control issues, but
> we can use everyone's help in keeping the site clean and running smoothly.
> As always, PLEASE keep the toilets clean and NEVER dispose of ANYTHING
> except human waste in them. And you can further do your part by reminding
> our guests of the rules and setting a good example. Everyone pack out ALL
> of your trash and leave no sign of our presence after the launch is over.
>
> The range should be open for flying between 7:00 and 8:00 am on Saturday,
> and as usual you are advised to plan on flying early. With the exception
> of night flying on Saturday (weather permitting) and arranged demo flights,
> HPR flying will end on Saturday afternoon. NAR and Tripoli certification
> will be available. Sunday will continue with youth low and mid power
> flying, and we plan to shut down the range for the day Sunday at about 1:00
> pm. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY! Please let the board
> know in advance if you have any large projects or unusual support
> requirements or plans that we should know about.
>
> For those of you that have not been to a launch for several months, a
> quick reminder that our launch site has moved slightly. The new range
> location is just about 1000 ft. south of the old site and is accessed from
> the same road as before. A half mile in to the lakebed, look for the metal
> post and signs/reflectors directing you to turn left to the new site. If
> you are arriving the night before for camping, don't set up in the old spot
> because you WILL be asked to move. Drive VERY carefully and slowly on the
> access roads and in the camping area, particularly at night. The area is
> fairly heavily rutted, and passenger vehicles can get into trouble if not
> driven with care.
>
> VERY IMPORTANT -- In order to support a launch of this size and
> complexity, we MUST have the help of members and volunteers to staff the
> range operation positions! At our smaller launches over the last couple of
> months, we've been a little casual about this, but at ROCtober we need to
> have range duty positions filled before we can open the range for flying.
> We have an easy-to-use site for volunteering for range duty. DROP
> WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW and visit:
>
> http://mysignup.com/rocrangeduty
>
> to select your range duty assignment. We'll open the range for flying as
> soon as we get our positions filled and the range set up, so let's pitch in
> so we can take best advantage of the good morning flying hours! 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. Portable toilets should be
> delivered on site by Friday afternoon to support campers and setup.
>
> Let's fly rockets! We'll see you on the lake bed!
>
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------
> Greg Lyzenga
> ROC Board Member - NAR #13295 / Tripoli #12088
>
>
>
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