Well folks, winter is over and it's time for the first METRA launch of the 2012 season.
METRA Rocket Launch Sunday April 1, 2012 Pine Island, NY
www.metrarocketclub.org
Sunday will also be our 2012 Equipment Prep and Launch starting @8:00 a.m. This will be a great time to come out and show support for YOUR club and get the 2012 season off to a good start. As an added bonus we will fly after all the work is done.
Please show up by 9:00am and help with prep and setup. Please bring some basic hand tools ,WD40, rags, Scotchbrite pads, gloves and anything else you feel we will need.
Here is the standard information, you know the drill:
Waiver: 12000 AGL
Large wireless HPR launch control system
12 pad LPR launch system
Very large sod farm for recovery
M Impulse limit [ N with prior approval from Prefect ]
INDY format, Commercial and EX flown side by side both days
TRA research pad distances are in effect for ALL EX and HPR flights
Porto lavs onsite
Nadines dogs Food Vendor onsite featuring fresh lemonade
Wildman Connecticut and AMW on site.
The new 2012 membership cards will be available for pick up and if you have not renewed your membership you can do that as well.
WE WILL EMAIL A GO OR NO GO THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE LAUNCH. You can also Check the METRA website after 7:00 PM on Friday, March 30 for a GO / NOGO weather decision
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE OVER 10 MPH ON THE ACCESS ROAD GOING TO THE FIELD.
Get those projects ready. See you at the field.
Dan
METRA Rocket Launch Sunday April 1, 2012 Pine Island, NY
www.metrarocketclub.org
Sunday will also be our 2012 Equipment Prep and Launch starting @8:00 a.m. This will be a great time to come out and show support for YOUR club and get the 2012 season off to a good start. As an added bonus we will fly after all the work is done.
Please show up by 9:00am and help with prep and setup. Please bring some basic hand tools ,WD40, rags, Scotchbrite pads, gloves and anything else you feel we will need.
Here is the standard information, you know the drill:
Waiver: 12000 AGL
Large wireless HPR launch control system
12 pad LPR launch system
Very large sod farm for recovery
M Impulse limit [ N with prior approval from Prefect ]
INDY format, Commercial and EX flown side by side both days
TRA research pad distances are in effect for ALL EX and HPR flights
Porto lavs onsite
Nadines dogs Food Vendor onsite featuring fresh lemonade
Wildman Connecticut and AMW on site.
The new 2012 membership cards will be available for pick up and if you have not renewed your membership you can do that as well.
WE WILL EMAIL A GO OR NO GO THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE LAUNCH. You can also Check the METRA website after 7:00 PM on Friday, March 30 for a GO / NOGO weather decision
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE OVER 10 MPH ON THE ACCESS ROAD GOING TO THE FIELD.
Get those projects ready. See you at the field.
Dan
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