[roc-chat] Re: ROCtober and ROC's October Monthly HPR Launch is this Weekend
- From: Ron McGough <rrmagoo7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:14:20 -0700
Brian, I was hoping to be able to make it up to the launch but due to family
and work I won't be able to attend.
Ron McGough
BDR
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
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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