Dear Rocketry Enthusiasts,
Next Sunday the 12th of April is the monthly scheduled launch morning for QRS at the Cedar Grove launch site from 8am. As always, weather and launch site dependent. If you are planning a L1 or L2 certification attempt can you please let the committee know in advance.
For those running electronics in their rockets please be aware of the Electronics Best Practice, in the Electronics section of the forum to ensure a safe rocketry experience.
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 and 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.
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. Yes, sun screen, covered clothing etc. It was really warm at the February launch and we are expecting the temperature to drop off ever so slightly for the March launch but it will still be warm. 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. With no facilities, please bring enough water to drink.
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)
Dear Rocketry Enthusiasts,
A great clear morning out last Sunday marred only by a couple of strong gusts of wind. The skies were perfectly clear allowing great viewing of all the launches. With the publicity created from Channel 7 news there was a great range of spectators as well.
In total 35 exciting and entertaining flights across the morning 4xA / 4xB / 5xC / 12xD / 3xE / 1xF / 1xH / 2xI / 3xJ. To add to the excitement we had a pop test to verify parachute deployment and three tests of a new hybrid test stand.
We are looking forward to the May launch, this time on the 3rd Sunday of the month to honour mothers day.
Simon
(QRS Secretary)
(QRS 198 / Tripoli 21407)