[NRV Rocketry] [NRVR-Launches] NRV Rocketry Launch This Saturday (7/21), 10am-3pm

[Thomas Weeks]

The launch is still on, even with the expected, intermittent light showers. 
We've launched in worse.. so this shouldn't be bad at all.

See you all at the field!

Tweeks

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 11:49:27 pm Thomas Weeks wrote:
> We did the full site survey tonight, and the map showing where to park and
> how the launch site is laid out has been redesigned a bit, but everything
> else is the same:
> 	http://nrvr.org/launches/files/Sinkland-Farms-Launch-Site_map.pdf
> 
> Low/Medium power only, <3.3lb rockets, G and under motors only, 3,000ft
> ceiling, etc.
> 
> Let us know if anyone has any questions, and please remember, this is an
> NRVR/VT launch only as we need to keep things manageable this first time
> around.
> 
> Thanks all,
> 
> Tweeks
> 
> On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 12:50:54 am Thomas Weeks wrote:
> > More info about this Saturday's launch is now on the launches page:
> > 	http://nrvr.org/launches/
> > 
> > We also now have a map of the Sinkland launch site, a GPS accurate link,
> > 
> > and indicators for parking, launch pads and attendees area:
> > 	http://nrvr.org/launches/files/Sinkland-Farms-Launch-Site_map.pdf
> > 
> > This first launch is not fully open to the public, so please don't tell
> > all your friends about it /just/ yet. ;) It is being booked as a "demo
> > launch" for us to work out any issues with the land owner for a larger
> > launch there in September, and as such we need to keep this one on the
> > smaller side; NRVR and VT AIAA students/faculty only please. We really
> > keep things neat and put our best foot forward. :)
> > 
> > As indicated on the map, we will have low power pads (various size rods)
> > and a 1010/1" rail pad for medium power rockets up through 3.3lbs/G
> > motors.
> > 
> > We're not solid on a ceiling yet, but current estimates are launches
> > should be limited to <3,000ft. Should not be a problem given the class-1
> > weight/thrust restrictions (no that's not a challenge... but flag us if
> > you think you can break it ;)
> > 
> > Any questions? (ask on the main nrvr list.. nrvr-launches is
> > announcements only)
> > 
> > Bob.. did I miss anything you want to mention?
> > 
> > Tweeks
> > p.s. we came up with a new logo too! :)
> > 
> > On Sunday, July 15, 2012 01:39:07 am Thomas Weeks wrote:
> > > We're still getting the details together, but we've been busy making
> > > contacts for alternate launch sites, and are doing a class-1 rockets
> > > (under 3.3 lbs loaded, with up through G motors) at Sinkland Farms
> > > south
> > > 
> > > of I81 on Hwy 8 Near Riner VA.:
> > > 	http://goo.gl/maps/z8Hy
> > > 	(juts north of Whitetail Outfitters)
> > > 
> > > That's right.. SINKLAND Farms, the pumpkin place. NOT our old VT
> > > Kentland farms launch site! There's a possible Kentland launch coming
> > > up in a couple of months, but this one will be a smaller, one day
> > > launch at Sinkland Farms for NRVR and VT students only (not fully open
> > > to the public, so please keep this small launch hush hush for now).
> > > 
> > > The launch is tentatively scheduled to start Saturday morning (7/21) at
> > > 10am - 3pm.  We still have a few details to get ironed out, but I
> > > wanted to get the word out to you all as soon as we could so folks can
> > > plan accordingly.
> > > 
> > > Stay tuned...
> > > 
> > > Any questions?
> > > 
> > > Tweeks
> > > NRV Rocketry Founder
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