[NRV Rocketry] [NRVR-Launches] Rocket Launch Announcement
Thomas Weeks
tweeksjunk2 at theweeks.org
Mon May 30 22:14:39 CDT 2011
Still not 100% sure if I CAN make it.. but I'm going to try (as I'm eager to
meet soem VAST folks, AND finally get around to certing ;). We're preparing to
move into our new house here in BB.. and I may need to help pack. We'll see.
Not sure if anyone else is going to come up. I'll be putting out some feelers.
Tweeks
On Monday, May 30, 2011 03:08:59 pm Mark Miller wrote:
> Tweeks,
>
> It's good to hear you can make it up for the launch at JMV and it should be
> an excellent opportunity to get your L1 as well. Are any other folks from
> the Kentland launch coming up?
>
> Take care,
>
> Mark
>
> On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 1:02 AM, Thomas Weeks
<tweeksjunk2 at theweeks.org>wrote:
> > 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,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 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,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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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.
> >
> > > > 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.
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > 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!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > Please e-mail vastinfo at valleyaerospace.c om
> > > > vastinfo at valleyaerospace.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 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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