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

[Thomas Weeks]

Thanks Chuck!

I'll get with you off list about the details of my L1 rocket.

Tweeks

On Sunday, May 29, 2011 01:24:10 am Chuck Neff wrote:
> Tweeks,
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> 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!
> 
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> 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.
> 
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> 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.
> 
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> 
> 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,
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> > 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!
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> > 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.
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> > Sunday, June 5th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm will be a Tripoli Research
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> > 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.
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> > Harry from The Dragon's Hoard hobby shop will be on hand with an
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> assortment
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> > of kits, motors, and supplies.  Remember, VAST members receive a 10%
> > 
> > discount on all rocketry related items!
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> > Please e-mail vastinfo at valleyaerospace.c om vastinfo at valleyaerospace.c om
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> >  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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