[roc-chat] Re: solo
- From: John Howard <John.Howard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:25:20 -0800
Thank you Allen!!!!!
John
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On Jan 21, 2014, at 10:57 PM, Allen Farrington <allen.farrington@xxxxxx> wrote:
> As the ROC representative to the BLM, let me chime in on this topic.
>
> First and foremost, the primary reason ROC exists is to provide a safe, legal
> environment for launching HPR rockets (and LPR, too, but they have fewer
> regulations). ROC does all the permitting and paperwork for you so you can
> focus on rockets.
>
> That said, the primary difficulty in using Lucerne Dry Lake is staying on BLM
> land. It is not completely obvious where the BLM land is and unless you have
> a BLM map and know the terrain you can easily get on private land. If you are
> a non-organized group, then you may use the BLM land at Lucerne without a
> permit. They are fairly cool unless you are obnoxious and being dangerous.
> Also, they are quite serious (as is the SB County Sheriff) about no OHV use
> on the lakebed and no fireworks.
>
> A better choice for "going it alone" is El Mirage Dry lake. They have a
> designated Model Rocket area (no HPR, but you probably don't have waiver for
> Class 2 rockets from the FAA anyhow!) there's a $15/car usage fee at the
> entrance and a map. I've taken groups out there before and it's not that far
> from Lucerne.
>
> Now for a final caveat and warning, I have a good relationship with the BLM
> Rangers on behalf of ROC. If you get into trouble and claim to be with us,
> they will call me personally to check, and I WILL throw you under the bus.
> This is not an abstract issue, they have called me more than once to check
> and I have stated clearly that the offenders (fireworks folks, OHV folks with
> model rockets, etc...) were not with us.
>
> Be warned...don't be stupid...fly safely.
>
> Allen H. Farrington
> ROC Board Member
> NAR 73474, TRA 12280 L3
> www.allenfarrington.org
>
> On Jan 21, 2014, at 4:52 PM, Rocket1Dog <rocket1dog@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Lets suppose that I have an assortment of model, mid and high power rockets
>> I want to fly on the lake bed. Not in association with any one or any group
>> or club. I am a NRA member and a L2.
>> Would I be able to do this and not have the BLM nor State fire upset? If
>> not, why?
>> Thanks
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