[NRV Rocketry] [NRVR-Launches] Rocket Launch Announcement

[Thomas Weeks]

Hey Bob.. can you sim those quick H's too? Wow.. That H400 just might punch it 
up fast enough to keep it stable.. a 6-8lb bird probably wouldn't go over a 
few hundred feet on 0.64 second of thrust! hehe

Tweeks

On Wednesday, June 01, 2011 02:21:21 am Mark Miller wrote:
> Tweeks,
> 
> Ask Bob to plug a Pro38 H400 or H225 into your sim.  As I recall, a
> Talon 3 should be less than 6 lbs dry and I don't believe you will need an
> I motor to get a good flight.
> 
> I fly both of those motors pretty often and have flown a single deploy LOC
> Minie Magg @ JMV several times and stayed on the field.
> 
> Depending on your bird's weight, you could easily stay under 2,000' with
> either of those motors and both should give you a very stable flight.
>  I have a couple of those motors and you are welcome to borrow my
> hardware.
> 
> Take care,
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> 
> -- Sent from my Palm Pixi
> On Jun 1, 2011 12:15 AM, Thomas Weeks <tweeksjunk2 at theweeks.org>
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Chuck.. not sure if I'll be able to make it to the launch this weekend or
> not after all.. Bob and I are running my talon through a simulation.. but
> with it's smallest recommended  I-motor.. (unless Bob discovers otherwise)
> it would still fly at or beyond 4k feet. You were recommending no higher
> than 2k feet right? And this would be a single deploy. I don't fancy
> either chasing the thing for 3 miles.. or losing it all together. Let me
> know what you think as I've never been to this field in Jack Mountain
> Village near Monterey, Virginia.. thoughts?
> 
> Bob.. please CC Chuck in your reply to be about your sim findings on that
> Aerotech motor in my Talon3 as we discussed.
> 
> If anyone else has any thoughts.. please share (and while my bird is dual
> deploy capable.. it's not been outfitted or tested yet.. end there's not
> enough time right now to do so).
> 
> Thanx..
> 
> Tweeks
> 
> On Sunday, May 29, 2011 01:24:10 am Chuck Neff wrote:
> > Tweeks,
> >
> >
> >
> > We'd be happy to have you attend the launch!  This will be the first
> launch > we've held in a while so I know I'm anxious to get out there!
> >
> >
> >
> > In the past, we've charged $10.00 for non-members and $5.00 for
> members for > launch fees.  This was to cover the monthly expenses we
> had associated with > the launch such as the porta-potty (which is
> about $70.00).  We also tried > to keep rockets and motors on hand for
> the kids in attendance.  Building up > the amount of range equipment we
> had was also a priority.  Unfortunately, > nothing in this world is
> free!  Then, with such a diverse range of > locations where VAST's
> members live, we couldn't always count on the > number of people to
> show to cover these expenses.  I've been the only one > to make it
> before.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, for this launch and the fact that it's been a while and many
> people are > making fairly long drives to get there, as the launch
> director, I decided > to go with a set fee of $5.00 per adult for the
> launch fees.  Kids of > course will fly free.  This may change for
> future events, but for now it > is what it is.
> >
> >
> >
> > Since the fire department will be coming out and spending the day with
> us, > I'd like to try and collect some donations for them.  A few
> dollars here > and there can go a long way.
> >
> >
> >
> > I hope that answers your questions concerning the range fees
> >
> >
> >
> > As for your Level 1 attempt, I'm the guy to talk to.  All the clubs
> email > comes to me.  Since I'm the Prefect, I'm the only one at the
> moment who can > sign off on cert flights.  I'm Level 3 certified so
> can sign off on all > Level 2 flights and below.  The same is true with
> the NAR.  If it is > something you'd like to do, then the more
> information you can give me, the > better.  Rocket size, motor, any
> design and sim work files, projected > altitude, etc.  I can make a
> much easier decision having all the facts then > just pieces here and
> there.  If you're thinking about certifying and the > June launch,
> please send me the information as soon as possible for my > review.
> >
> >
> >
> > We have 4 other Level 1 cert flights planned for that Saturday.  Two
> of > them will be adult L1 while the other two will be Junior Level
> 1's.  So, > if you'd like to fly, let's get the details worked out and
> go from there! >
> >
> >
> > Feel free to send any questions or comments you may have!
> >
> >
> >
> > Chuck Neff
> >
> > Valley AeroSpace Team - President
> >
> >
> >
> >   _____
> >
> > From: Thomas Weeks [mailto:tweeksjunk2 at theweeks.org]
> > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:43 PM
> > To: nrvr at nrvr.org
> > Cc: chuck.neff at comcast.net
> > Subject: Re: [NRV Rocketry] [NRVR-Launches] Rocket Launch Announcement
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for sending this out Chuck!
> >
> > I'm going to try to make the launch myself. I would like to both meet
> some > of our VAST brethren.. as well as possibly get my L1 cert flight
> finally > knocked out after all these years of various setbacks (from
> my old TX > flying days).
> >
> > If I want to get in the line up of cert launches.. who do I need to
> talk > to? Just that vast-info address?
> >
> > Also.. Is the launch fee the same for VAST and non-VAST members?
> >
> > Tweeks
> >
> > On Monday, May 23, 2011 09:16:36 am chuck.neff at comcast.net wrote:
> > > New River Valley Rocketeers and Friends,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The Valley AeroSpace Team (VAST) will be hosting a Sport Rocket
> Launch on > >
> > > Saturday, June 4th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at its launch site,
> Jack > >
> > > Mountain Village, near Monterey, Virginia (see directions/map on
> main > > page
> > >
> > > of our website).  Rockets ranging from just a few inches to over
> 8 feet > >
> > > tall will be launched.  Kids can bring and fly their own rockets
> or > > launch
> > >
> > > one of the available VAST rockets.  The launch fee for adults is
> $5.00 > > for
> > >
> > > the day to help cover associated costs.  Spectating is of course
> free and > >
> > > encouraged!  NOTE: A porta-potty will be on site!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > For those attending and wanting to fly, dual-deployment is highly
> > >
> > > recommended for all flights that may exceed 2,000 feet AGL. 
> Level 1 & 2 > >
> > > Certification flights (Tripoli and NAR) can be made with advance
> notice. > >
> > > Please e-mail vastinfo at valleyaerospace.co m m with request.  You
> can also > >
> > > a dd your project to the Featured Projects (
> > >
> > > www.valleyaerospace.com/featuredprojects.html ) page of VAST's
> web site. > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sunday, June 5th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm will be a Tripoli
> Research > >
> > > Launch at the same site.  Again, dual-deployment is highly
> recommended > > for
> > >
> > > all flights that may exceed 2,000 feet AGL. Level 1 & 2
> Certification > >
> > > flights (Tripoli only) can be done with advance notice.  Per the
> Tripoli > >
> > > Research Safety Code, you must be a Tripoli member and at least
> 18 years > >
> > > of age to fly commercial motors at a research launch. Also, only
> L2+ > >
> > > Tripoli members are allowed to fly research motors. Launch fee is
> $5.00. > >
> > > NOTE: Sunday's launch is open for anyone to attend, but only
> Tripoli > >
> > > members over the age of 18 will be allowed to fly.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Harry from The Dragon's Hoard hobby shop will be on hand with an
> >
> > assortment
> >
> > > of kits, motors, and supplies.  Remember, VAST members receive a
> 10% > >
> > > discount on all rocketry related items!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Please e-mail vastinfo at valleyaerospace.c om
> vastinfo at valleyaerospace.c om > >
> > >  with questions and comments.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Chuck Neff
> > >
> > > Valley AeroSpace Team - President
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > www.valleyaerospace.com
> > >
> > > p.s.  Feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone you think
> may be > >
> > > interested.
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