Thanks Bruce,
Yes, the email from Steve last week was another eye opener.
Yes, we will get through this and we'll have a great year for Rocketry!
Best
-James
On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 11:55 AM Bruce Rohn <bhrohn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Looks like the Tripoli Prefect Forum has expressed concerns about
conducting rocket activities amid the Covid-19 situation.
It also looks like they leave the decision to meet and launch or not to do
so based on local situations.
So we will have to monitor this on a day-by-day basis. It will just have
to be a wait-and-see situation.
Good health and safety to all! We WILL get through this!
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks. We'll pick this up next month and if you're ok with it Ben, we
can still have the cleaning party at your
place ... :-)
On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 10:31 AM Ben Sandoval <hdbenstereo@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Good call thank you.
On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hey Folks,
Because of the rapidly evolving COVID19 Pandemic, our Annual cleaning
party which was
scheduled for this Saturday March 21st is CANCELLED.
I hate to do this, but everyone's safety is my first and top priority.
We will pick this up next month, and we will be fully operational for
Dairy Aire!!
In the Interim, please use this extra time to build some bad-ass
rockets :-)
Thank you
-James
On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 7:49 AM Bruce Rohn <bhrohn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Oops...I f I would have read Jame's entire thread I would have seen
him post Ben's address. i have it now, sorry.
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Mike Smith <msmith9144@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
In response to Rob Diehl’s question. It is next Saturday on the 21st.
MS
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM Rob Diehl <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Is it tomorrow or 21st?Sent from Gmail Mobile
Email says both.
Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 8, 2020, at 8:39 AM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Folks,
It's time for our annual cleaning and system check!
The address is:
Ben Sandoval
32099 Rd 122
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/32099+Rd+122+Visalia,+CA+93291?entry=gmail&source=g>
Visalia, CA 93291
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/32099+Rd+122+Visalia,+CA+93291?entry=gmail&source=g>
559 805-3441
https://www.google.com/maps/place/32099+Rd+122,+Visalia,+CA+93291/@36.3712057,-119.3061828,17.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x809525ca57688a9f:0x8752a0a4778260e4!8m2!3d36.371433!4d-119.30403
Saturday March 14th at 9am we will meet there and get the gear ready
for
our April launch. We should be done by 3PM or so.
High Level Plan
- Overhaul all of the launch leads (new Gator clips, leads, etc)
- Test launch system, charge batteries
- Service any pads, clean all rails
- Go through tool-boxes, all items in trailer, organize
- Fix dollys (need to fill tires with foam)
- Check Audio, Check PA, make sure all is well
- Service Generator
- Remove a few Ring Mounts on the floor of the new trailer
- Add new racks in trailer for rods/rails and storage
- Cotter Pins for Away pad (Harbor freight)
- Eat a great lunch (Ben will send details but we'll be very WELL
fed)
I'm hoping if we have 10-15 people we can get through most of the
work
in the morning, eat lunch and then hang out, do show and tell, build
stuff, etc.
Things to Bring
- Alumibrite
- Foam for Tires
- White Vinegar
- Towels
- Gloves
- Pressure Washer
- Welder
Note: We may make a trip to Harbor Freight or local HW store to get
things
if needed.
Things I Will Bring
- Soldering iron/flux/solder
- Connectors
- Wire
- Blowtorch
- Electrical connectors, wire & rework tools
Needed
- Someone to haul Trailer
- Volunteer to help with Soldering
- Volunteer for High pressure sprayer
- Volunteer for help with Welding
- As many hands as possible!
Checklist is below; really looking forward to seeing everyon at Bens
to get our launch gear in tip-top shape for DairyAire and OS!
Thank you everyone!!!
-James
CHECKLIST
/* snip */
Trailer
- Empty out, sweep, use compressed air to clean it
- Open up all tables and put boxes on it
- Open boxes and make sure all is sorted properly and matches label
- Clean out trash
- Take out launch system
- Hookup all relays for launch system - check batteries and relay
- Remove ring mounts on floor
- Weld some brackets and install them to hang rails/rods
Launch Gear
- New Cotter pins and straps for away pads (one of the legs fell on
someone)
- Fix Broken turnbuckle on one of the Quadpods
- The tires on the carts & dollys need to be patched, inflated, and
foamed
- We probably need a new dolly for the batteries
- New Hangers for signs (we can adapt some of the gear we have with
a Welder)
- Pack Everything in the right box
- Put back in Trailer
Launch Rods/Rails
- All of the rods, pads and rails need to have a bath in :
#1 - White Vinegar - scrub as needed with a scrub-brush
#2 - Alumibrite - spray on, let it sit
#3 - pressure wash (2000 psi or more)
Follow up with grease/WD40 for all threads/rods/fittings, etc
This one takes the most time and where we can really use all the
extra
help - anyone who has seen our hardware knows we like everything
squeaky clean.
Launch system
- We need to charge all the batteries.
- We will review the Igniter leads, replace all of the
- ones which are bad.
Harbor Freight
- A new Cart for batteries
- New Fire extinguisher (x2)
- Cotter Pin for Away pad
Other Items
- New Rails (Gary and James - TBD)
On Sun, Mar 8, 2020 at 8:37 AM James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Sorry Steve and Bruce you can't make it :(
On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 9:13 AM Dale Soutas <dale@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ben, I lost your contact info please send to me. Dale--
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*From:* tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <
tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Bruce Rohn <
bhrohn@xxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Friday, March 6, 2020 7:51:32 AM
*To:* tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: Cleaning Party - Saturday March 21st
I'm sorry I can't make the cleaning party, I will be out of town
that day. I will see you folks in April.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hey Folks,
We're having the Annual Cleaning Party Saturday March 21st at Ben
Sandoval's place.
Thanks everyone for your support, we'll get everything tip-top,
test it in April and be ready
to rock for DairyAire!
Please mark the date, we will send more details in the next week.
Best regards
-James
James Dougherty
*TRA #11425 L3 TAP President, Tripoli Central California
(Prefecture # 52) http://www.tccrockets.com/ ;
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TRA Records Committee Chair http://www.tripoli.org/
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