eugenefl
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Not too long ago I adopted a policy for our soon-to-be club. At every rocketry event and local TRF meet a US Flag will be flown. Odd/Different as that may sound, the presence of the colors at every meet adds something to a launch that you won't get without it. In yesterday's usage (See Events Forum), not only did it make us feel patriotic, but it called the attention of several passersby. The US Flag is perhaps something that as Americans, we can all relate to. In this day and age of terrorism and military involvement overseas, it is not only patriotic, but it also a welcoming and inviting sight and certainly conveys a sense of "class." In my opinion, it made our launch open for anyone to spectate or participate. Had it not been flown, I think the general passerby may have passed us up or not felt "welcomed." No longer were we strangers, but rocketeers excercising our freedoms. Whatever your reason, I encourage to go out and buy yourself a Flag. I got mine with pole for $14 at good ol' WalMart.
I'm not certain of the political climates and patriotisms in other countries, but even if you are not American I would certainly encourage you to fly your country's colors at your next rocket meet.
Perhaps sometime down the road EMRR might make a contest or open invite of this, but for now I'd like to invite anyone on this forum to share a picture of their US Flag flying at their launch.
I'm not certain of the political climates and patriotisms in other countries, but even if you are not American I would certainly encourage you to fly your country's colors at your next rocket meet.
Perhaps sometime down the road EMRR might make a contest or open invite of this, but for now I'd like to invite anyone on this forum to share a picture of their US Flag flying at their launch.