SOUTHERN THUNDER 2012

[DCAVENDE]

Coming soon to a sod farm near you...




HARA (NAR#403/TRA#80) and MC2 (NAR#589/TRA#134) are hosting Southern Thunder 2012 on June 23rd and 24th, 2012 in Manchester, TN

FEES:
1 Day 1 person = $15
2 Day 1 Person = $25
1 Day Family = $20
2 Day Family = $30
12 & Under Fly Free

WAIVER:

Standing 14,000 ft (AGL) waiver from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Standing 10,000 ft (AGL) waiver from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PARKING:
Parking and Prep Area will be located along the periphery of the sod farm. AUTOMOBILES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE SOD!

NEW!!!! TRACKING:
Even though the farm is all sod this year, mid and high power rockets should use some sort of tracking/location device, either audible or electronic. Failure to do so may result in the RSO disallowing the flight, especially if the rocket contains nose weight, which can damage the farm equipment.
SKIDMARKS:
It is our intent that all motor types be permitted to fly however, since we are flying on top of someone else's saleable product (sod), weather and field conditions my force us to not allow skidmark motors to fly.

HYBRIDS:
No hybrid GSE is provided.
PADS:
1/4", 3/8”, 1/2” rods, and small and large rails. At least one away pad with large rail is provided.

VENDORS:
Huff Performance
Hudson Classic Hobbies

[Kaycee]

It's a Southern tradition...

http://www.hararocketry.org/HARA/ST2012_main.html

See 'ya there!

[Pem Tech]

Who is planning on attending?

[DAllen]

The waiver is down some from previous years eh?

http://www.rocketryforum.com/showthr...n+thunder+2009

Just out of curiosity, why is that?

-Dave

[DJDeadParrot]

I'm going to plan on it. Whether it actually happens for me will be another story.

[DCAVENDE]

Exciting raffle opportunity!!! SpaceX donated five (5) Falcon 9 flying model kits for the Southern Thunder 2012 Raffle. Each of the rocket kits is autographed by SpaceX founder Elon Musk. That is exciting! thank you SpaceX and hope everyone participates in the raffle.
Daniel

[DCAVENDE]

Hey All,

Boy Scout Troop 135 will be at ST12 both days to supply you with some munchables in the field.



The menu will be:

Hot Dogs

Chips

Sodas

Water

Ice Creams



All items conveniently prices at $1 each.



This is a fund raiser for the scout troop and a great convenience to all of us. Please support their troop and stay feed and hydrated at ST12. Stop by their location on the flight line and buy a hot dog, some chips, and a drink.

[RandyT0001]

I and my brother will be attending. I made reservations at the Ambassador Inn in Manchester, TN.

[DCAVENDE]

Hey All,

Southern Thunder 2012 T Shirts are now available for pre-order.

Color: White

Available sizes: S-XXL

Price: $15/ea

Please send email to: Daniel.P.Cavender@gmail.com

[Kaycee]

T-Minus 15 days until Southern Thunder '12!


Just wondering what everyone will be bringing to fly?

[rocketboy16]

I will have my 4" rocket the one on the right.

Planning on a dragrace at noon on saturday, anyone is welcome to join. General guideline is a 4" rocket on a k motor Max

[DCAVENDE]

All tweeters, HARA will have a live "Twitter Chat" for Southern Thunder 2012! Anyone who is interested in HARA and ST12 can use the hashtag "HARA_ST12" to follow the conversation happening and jump in! And continue to follow us on FB and now Twitter for up-to-date info on the upcoming launch!

[DCAVENDE]

The Southern Thunder 2012 PSA will air on WLRH (89.3FM) at 2:29pm CST during Fresh Air. Also, recorded a short interview about what people can expect at the launch.

[PropellantHead]

I'll be there both days along with the rest of the SoAR (Atlanta) crew!

[Ford Prefect]

I'll be there tomorrow night. Anybody got a place I can Primer a kit?????

[DCAVENDE]

Southern Thunder 2012 range setup begins at 3:00pm tomorrow. Every one at HARA is looking forward to a great turn out, great weather, and some great prizes in the raffle!
Daniel

[RandyT0001]

Made it!
After a two hour delay because of a semi-truck accident on I-40 just west of the Tennessee River. Fortunately it we came to a stop just west of the rest stop and were able to use the facilities.
Get up in the morning, eat breakfast and go to the fliers' meeting in the morning.

[Ford Prefect]

A GREAT FIRST DAY!!!

[DJDeadParrot]

Great both days! Thanks go out to all involved in putting it together.

Sparkies got the green light for the weekend with the caveat that a Nomex blanket be placed around the pad area. And there were certainly plenty. My Honest John on an H170 was one of them.

Okay, folks; start posting those photos and vids...!

[RandyT0001]

Here are a few pics:

First pic is Range HQ, LCO on the left and RSO on the right with the long line of eager fliers.
Second pic is Ray Cole with his Pencil rocket. It's a conversion of a coin bank (like the crayon banks). He flew it on a G (IIRC).