[tccrockets] Re: 2012 Tripoli Rule Revisions
- From: JACK GARIBALDI <JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:05:36 -0800
I like the lanyard Idea
Jack
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On Feb 8, 2012, at 4:31 PM, gary-walker@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> My 2 cents as well...
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> It appears that there are 2 main points of interest in the rules
> revisions...so far.
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> 1. Motor ignition methods - As Jack and others have said, pretty cut and dry
> as I understand it. That said, yes, it appears that some existing
> electronics that require break/pull wires may need to be phased out.
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> 2. Non-HPR (i.e. uninsured persons) on the range/launch area. - Perhaps we
> could have all HPR fliers openly display their membership cards (TRA or NAR)
> at all times on a lanyard or clipped to their short/jacket. Also, we might
> designate a Pad Manager or additional RSO's, as we've had at times in the
> past, to oversee the actual pad area. This would help clarify just who is in
> the area while charges and electronics are being armed.
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> I think we have been pretty fortunate to have not had any serious incidents
> at TCC launches, at least in my memory. Most times, we have plenty of help
> at LCO and RSO and I thank those who do it on a regular and occasional basis,
> but as the discussions over the new rules imply, we can always use more "eyes
> on" what's happening around us.
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> Of course these issues will continue to be discussed at future launches and
> here on the chat so that all of us are on the same page and understand what
> is "OK" and what is not.
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> See you at the next launch!
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> Gary Walker
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> Prefect - TCC
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