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

[Chuck Neff]

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

 

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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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