LazloZ28
BAR 20+ Years
So over winter break I took the kids to launch at the local middle school. I got permission from admin with a few stipulations. I was only launching As and Bs, a couple Cs in Big Bertha. Several kids gathered to watch as the day went on. So this morning I get a letter in the mailbox, not postmarked, just addressed to "The Rocket Guy". Apparently there are 30+ middle school students who want to watch another launch day. It also said they asked and their science dept. just doesn't have the resources. One of the stipulations the principal gave me was I couldn't advertise it, just my family.
First, I'm happy to introduce newcomers to the hobby, but I have very limited time. Now, I wouldn't want it to just be a spectator thing either, I'd expect them to build and fly their kits also. I'm newly BAR, in fact that was my third launch in decades, I'm not even an NAR member yet. The closest club launches across town, inaccessible for most of these kids. Assuming I find a more accessible site could I just post a come watch day and have further conversations from there(hopefully with some parents)? Would that be asking for trouble? How would you proceed?
First, I'm happy to introduce newcomers to the hobby, but I have very limited time. Now, I wouldn't want it to just be a spectator thing either, I'd expect them to build and fly their kits also. I'm newly BAR, in fact that was my third launch in decades, I'm not even an NAR member yet. The closest club launches across town, inaccessible for most of these kids. Assuming I find a more accessible site could I just post a come watch day and have further conversations from there(hopefully with some parents)? Would that be asking for trouble? How would you proceed?