--- In rocketry-austin@yahoogroups.com, "jeffshort2004"
<jeffshort2004@...> wrote:


I want it to be very clear - this is not just a Competition launch.
Full sport launch with a competition going on as well. Everyone is
welcome!

Jeff Short
AARG NAR Sr. Advisor

--- In rocketry-austin@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Willett" <mark@> wrote:
>
> The Austin Area Rocketry Group is launching THIS Saturday, December
> 6th, 2008 in Hutto, TX
>
> Directions to the field are here:
>
> http://www.aarg.org/directions/index.html
>
> 9:00a til 5:00p or until interest wanes.
>
> _____________________________________________________________
>
> COMPETITION:
>
> A CA - A impulse Cluster Altitude wf 16
> A HD - A impulse Helicopter Duration wf 20
> OSL - Open Spot Landing wf 4
>
> Information and tips, visit:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6dxde2
> _____________________________________________________________
>
> Current forecast for Saturday is:
>
> Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
>
> ______________________________________________________________
>
> We warmly welcome all newcomers that we may have met at MAKER FAIRE
> 2008! Please do not hesitate to contact any AARG officer with any
> questions that you may have relating to the activity.
>
> contact at:
>
> officers@
>
> _______________________________________________________________
>
> WAIVER:
>
> 18,000 ft AGL
>
> OVER 12,000 ft requires prior notification and approval by RSO
> at the field upon arrival AT THE FIELD!!!! Don't wait until your
> heading to pad.
>
> All L3 flights require the prior clearance of the specified
> individuals; Rick VanVoorhis, Stu Barret, or Alex Mericas. Just
> to make sure that the rocket/motor is a good flight for the field.
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> RANGE FEES:
>
> "G" impulse and below: $7.00
> "H" impulse and above: $10.00 (includes "G" and below)
>
> Membership and range duty discounts apply
>
>
> FAMILY RATE: Children fly free with paying Parent/Guardian.
>
> EDUCATIONAL GROUP RATE: If you have an educational group activity
> for particpation at the launch, for special consideration please
> contact Mark Willett prior to Saturday at:
>
> vice.president@
>
> _________________________________________________________________
>
>
> SPECIAL NOTE FOR CHILDREN: ************
>
> We wish to emphasize safety on the range and we are particularly
> concerned about the safety of the children that we welcome and enjoy
> at our launches. Children enjoy model rocketry and often are very
> excitable, particularly when endeavoring to chase their rocket after
> it has landed.
>
> Parents and Guardians should pay special attention to their youngster
> and be midful that often the range is still active after the launch
> of any particular project from the pads. Please remind your young'un
> to wait at the flight line until the LCO, Parent/Guardian (or other
> mindful adult) indicates that it is safe to leave the flight line
> (for any reason).
>
> While the pads are active and flights are occuring, participants and
> spectators need to pay attention to any flights that are occuring,
> and rockets that are coming back to earth. Particpants should be at
> the flight line and observing the pads as launches are being
> performed.
>
> Children are very interested in the little buttons at the Launch
> Control table. If your child is inclined to permeate informal/social
> barriers, please be mindful that the operations area of the Field is
> responsible for range safety and is NOT a play area.
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
>
> Health Safety:
> --------------------------------------------
> I would suggest that special attention be paid to the attire of your
> children, as they are particularly vulnerable to unprotected feet and
> legs. "Crocs" are NOT recommended. Children treat
> rocketry as a track and field event!
>
> It doesn't seem far sometimes, but hiking for 30 - 45
> minutes (working hard) can take it out of you, quick (even at 68
> degree temperatures). I suggest a
> canteen, camel-back, or other water bottle/container that is
> comfortable to hike with during recovery operations in order to
> prevent getting stupid and falling over.
>
>
> See you there!
>
> Mark Willett
>

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