[NRV Rocketry] [NRVR-Launches] Rocket launch this weekend at VT's Kentland Farm

[Thomas Weeks]

Wow! Really great launch guys!
I'll talk to the other organizers and try to get a bit more of a report 
together, but right now I'm just pouring over photos and video from the 
launch. It was a real hoot!  To give a sneak peek, here are just a few photos 
that I popped onto the book-of-faces:

My son Dan, his little rocket, with some of the bigger stuff that went up 
today
One of the young ladies from "The Wise Guys", NASA sponsored club that visited 
today
My son Ethan, wiring up his little rocket
The highest power rocket today, a five motor cluster of 4 H motors and one J 
motor!

VIDEO: of the five motor cluster! 


Anyway.. if anyone here was at the launch and has some pictures and/or video 
that they want to add to the collection (that will be going on the NRVR.ORG 
server).. just ping me off list and I'll send you the upload directions!

Tweeks

On Wednesday, February 01, 2012 10:05:46 pm Bob Schoner wrote:
> *Rocket launch at Kentland Farm*
> 
> Members of the Valley Aerospace Team (VAST) and New River Valley Rocketry
> (NRVR) will meet at Kentland Farm property to launch rockets.  Both clubs
> will be there to support the Virginia Tech Rocketry  team competing in
> NASA’s University Student Rocket Launch Initiative (USLI).  Times are:
> 
>    - Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
> 
> 
>    - Sunday, February 5 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
> 
> Saturday’s launch is open to Tripoli and NAR members and their invited
> guests.  Fliers are asked to pay a modest $5.00 fee to support equipment
> purchase and maintenance. Students and kids under 18 may fly without
> charge. A limited supply of ‘loaner’ rockets will be available for kids to
> use if they don’t have their own rockets to fly.  Level 1 & 2
> Certification flights (Tripoli or NAR) can be witnessed with advance
> notice. Spectators are also welcome to attend and watch the activities. 
> There may be a vendor form Wildman Rocketry on site – but this is not
> confirmed yet.
> 
> ·         All launch equipment is provided
> 
> ·         No food or food vendors will be available on site
> 
> ·         Bathroom available at the launch field
> 
> Sunday’s launch is designated as a *Tripoli Research Launch*, meaning that
> kids under the age of 18 may fly model rockets but Adults (over 18) must be
> a Tripoli member to fly. There are some exceptions so please contact Chuck
> Neff if you have questions.  Tripoli Level 1 & 2 Certification flights can
> be witnessed with advance notice.  Launch fee is $5.00 for the day.
> Spectators are still welcome to watch!
> 
> We expect several experienced rocketeers flying larger rockets.  We have a
> FAA waiver for class 2 rockets up to 6,000 feet above ground but we may
> restrict peak altitudes depending on the weather, winds and cloud heights.
> *WEATHER  *Weather may be a factor, but unless a complete washout is likely
> we will proceed with the launch as scheduled.  For up to the minute launch
> status please check out the NRVR and VAST web sites.
> 
> http://www.valleyaerospace.com/
> 
> http://www.nrvr.org/
> 
> 
> 
> *IMPORTANT!*
> 
> ·         Please respect the VT Kentland farm property by parking only in
> designated areas and packing out all trash.  This is a nice are to launch
> and recover rockets and we would like to continue to be welcomed back for
> future launches.
> 
> ·         This is a safe family activity where children are welcomed but
> they must not be left unsupervised.  Please leave the alcohol, dogs, ATVs,
> fireworks and firearms at home.  While running this rocket range, we will
> not tolerate horseplay or other distractions that may affect the safety of
> others!
> 
> * *
> 
> *FUTURE LAUNCHES*
> 
> We are also tentatively scheduled to have a launch  at *Kentland Farm* on
> the weekend of *April 14th/15th.*  It will more than likely follow the same
> Saturday/Sport & Sunday/Research format.  Details will be provided as they
> progress.
> 
> 
> 
> If you are interested in receiving emails about upcoming launch events,
> please sign up on the VAST and/or NRVR web page.
> 
>   Bob Schoner
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