Dear Rocketry Enthusiasts,
Next Sunday the 11th of October is the monthly scheduled launch morning for QRS at the Cedar Grove launch site from 8am. As always, weather and launch site dependent.
Post launch we'll be holding the annual general meeting. The club requires an active and functioning committee to operate so please support the club and attend. As Matt has previously indicated he will be retiring as president at the AGM and we have a number of vacant committee positions to fill. Please email Matt by Friday the 9th of October if you wish to assist the club by serving on the committee.
If you are planning a L1 or L2 certification attempt can you please let the committee know in advance.
As a reminder that we are launching in an open field with no cover so remember while we can't seek, we can slip, slop, slap and slide. The sun is strong and the BoM indicates the UV levels become dangerous as the morning progresses. Please ensure you have sun screen, covered clothing etc. The field does have it's uneven bits and decent footwear is needed searching for rockets. For those who are not in the running for closest to pad, please be aware that there are fire ants in the area when walking around the site. The facilities of the environmental centre are a bit of a walk.
The launch cards have recently been updated with a few more details to enable the RSO to be better able to assess the rocket for a successful flight. These updated cards are double sided so the LCO can record the outcome of the flight on the reverse side. Please use the updated launch cards from the RSO desk and ensure all the fields are completed.
The high vis bunting will be set up around the power lines. We politely ask people not to venture into the areas barricaded by the bunting during the launch event. Energex also request that we don't have people around the cars during the launches due to the risk of earth currents if one of the conductors was brought down.
For those who are launching with electronics please be aware and follow the Electronics Best Practice, in the Electronics section of the rocketry forum to ensure a safe rocketry experience. If you need access to the Queensland Rocketry Forum please let me know and I'll follow up with account creation.
And finally, Carl and Georgia who run the farm on the opposite side of Cedar Grove Rd have kindly offered to house the QRS trailer. They have a farm shop (honesty box) just up the road and sell honey (hives are local), eggs etc.
Cheers.
Simon.
(QRS Secretary)
(QRS 198 / Tripoli 21407)