[NRV Rocketry] [NRVR-Launches] Big Two Day, High Power Rocket Launch, Here in Blacksburg, Saturday Sept 10th + Sunday!

[Thomas Weeks]

Any questions about the launch Saturday or Sunday?

Let us know... (on nrvr at nrvr.org)

Tweeks

On Thursday, August 18, 2011 11:03:35 pm Thomas Weeks wrote:
> Hey there Fellow Rocketeers!
> 
> NRV Rocketry (NRVR.ORG) and our Shenandoah Valley brethren  (VAST) will be
> holding an all-day Sport Launch on Saturday, September 10th, from 10:00 am
> to 6:00 pm -- and then the following day (Sunday) we're having a TRA
> Research Launch from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is all at the Virgina Tech
> Kentland Farms, 11 miles SW of downtown Blacksburg.
> 	Map/Directions: http://tinyurl.com/kentland-site1
> 
> 
> Launch Details:
> Saturday is a Sport Launch, open to anyone who wishes to fly and will be
> a great opportunity to see LOTS of rockets fly (or fly your own), ranging
> in size from small, classic model rockets to great big high power and
> 10-12 footers!
> 
> Then the next day, Sunday, is a special Research Launch for
> TRA/Tripoli-only members (18 yrs and older) -- as these launches will
> mainly consists of larger, more complex or non-certified or unconventional
> motor designs that have tighter safety controls in affect.
> 
> While we have FAA clearance for launches up to 8,000 feet both days (thanks
> VAST!), we request that any high power launches expected to clear 6,000
> feet or flying over a K sized motor, please contact the NRVR RSO (email:
> rso at nrvr dot org) in advance of the launch to guarantee you can safely
> fly and recover your bird.
> 
> Due to misc costs of the launch, insurance, and TRA support, those flying
> will need to pay a small launch fee to cover these costs. The fee schedule
> for each day are:
> Kids/Students/Spectators are Free
> G motor launches and Below - $5/day
> H motor launches and up - $10/day ($15/whole-weekend)
> 
> Field Launch Conditions:
> While the fields at Kentland farms are spacious, if you expect to fly over
> 2,000 feet, we might recommend a dual deploy chute configuration to bring
> your rocket down not too far away. Also, due to maturing adjoining corn
> fields we may (or may not) have to contend with, tracking systems and/or
> audible beacons are highly recommended at this point. We will try and keep
> you from losing your rockets by having dedicated people doing tracking for
> the fliers. Also, depending upon field conditions that weekend, "sparky
> motors" may or may not be allowed.
> 
> Level 1 & 2 Certification flights (Tripoli or NAR card carrying members)
> can be done on the Saturday or Sunday Launch with advance notice to the
> NRVR RSO (email: rso at nrvr dot org), but please give as much advance
> notice as possible. Also let us know what motor size you need so we can
> ensure our vendors will have it on hand come launch day.
> 
> Spectators are also welcome to attend and watch the activities (bring a
> blanket or chairs!).  Our launch-day sponsor, Rackspace hosting, is
> providing both porta-potty services on site, as well as hamburgers, hot
> dogs, drinks, and vegetarian eats, free for everyone! (Thanks Rackspace!)
> 
> Overnight Accommodations:
> We have negotiated a 23% discount off the $129 room rate (for $99) at the
> local Holiday Inn.  They will hold the rooms under the discount
> name, "VAST/NRVR Rocket Launch" that you can get by calling their front
> desk: http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/blacksburg/roabb/hoteldetail
> 
> (540-552-7001 in zip 24060), or by simply using this special reservation
> link: Motel RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/HIExpress-0909
>         (for check-in on 9/9, check-out on 9/11)
> 
> The 20+ Holiday Inn rooms will only be available through Sept 1st, so if
> you need a room, make your reservations sooner than later if you want to
> go that route.
> 
> Since the weather is nice, and some folks were planning on camping, here is
> the camp ground that some guys said they're using:
>         New River Junction Campground
>         2591 Big Falls Road
>         Blacksburg, VA 24060
>         540-639-6633
>         http://www.newriverjunction.com/index.html
> 
> 
> More info, as well as full color flyers can be printed from the
> NRVR.ORG/launches page here:
>         http://nrvr.org/launches/
> 
> And don't forget to visit the VAST forums and cool web site here:
>         http://www.valleyaerospace.com/
> 
> If you have any questions, feel free to respond or ask me directly.  Hope
> to see you on the field!
> 
> Thanks!
> Thomas Weeks
> New River Valley Rocketry - Founder
> 
> p.s. Feel free to pass this along to anyone whom you think may be
> interested. p.p.s. I normally am against sending HTML email, so I
> apologize, but there were just so many links and needed formatting in this
> email.. that I broke down. Sorry Monta.. ;)
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