Sorry if anyone gets this twice, it didn't seem to go through the first time.

Jeff

--- In rocketry-austin@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Willett" <mark@...> wrote:

The Austin Area Rocketry Group is launching THIS Saturday, March 7,
2009 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.


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Current NOAA forecast for Taylor is:

Partly sunny, with a high near 79.


Mind you, that it is a bit far out at this time
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AARG "F" ALTIMETER CONTEST IN EFFECT - PLEASE ANNOUNCE YOUR INTENTION
TO COMPETE:

1) Entry fee is $20
2) Must use a RR F45 motor
3) Rocket must pass RSO and conform to AARG launch rules
4) Rocket must return in one piece
5) Rocket must be recovered in flyable condition
6) Altitude is determined with provided barometric altimeter
7) Rocket must include port hole(s) matching size specified by
altimeter
instructions
8) Altitude must be confirmed by AARG officer or contest committee
member
9) Contest duration is February 7, 2009 through December 5, 2009
10) Winner is determined by maximum altitude obtained by the final
date
11) Winner receives half of all entry fees collected

PLEASE START A NEW THREAD FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING THE
ALTIMETER CONTEST.
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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.

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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@

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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.

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HEALTH SAFETY:

At the range, you should consider yourself in the
wilderness.

Bring your own shade or shelter. The shade at the operations tables
is limited and is for members performing range duty.

I suggest lip balm, a hat and perhaps sunscreen for sensitive skins.
If you anticipate going into the forest after your project, long
pants and covered footwear is suggested (Shorts and Sandals is NOT a
good idea).

DRINK WATER!

Children:

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. 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.

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