ROCStock Is Coming! Sign Up for Range Duty
Posted: May 13, 2013 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a comment »The ROCStock XXXVII Range Duty signup sheet is online and ready to be filled in! Grab your preferred job and time-slot before they fill up!
Visit: http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=rocrangeduty
Sign up TODAY!
Time to Sign-up For Range Duty
Posted: May 4, 2013 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a comment »One week until Launch! We need signups for Range Duty.
Visit: http://rocstock.org/range-duty-positions-and-procedures/
for descriptions and a link to our on-line signup.
March Launch Report
Posted: March 17, 2013 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a comment »Saturday 9th March 2013
Although is was chilly and a bit breezy we had a very successful launch day. It was quite a surprise to see the amount of fliers that came out today, despite the rainy and cold temperatures the night before.
Range setup went smoothly in the morning and we began launching about 9AM in the morning.
The range was shutdown at 2:00 PM. Thank you Richard Dierking for bringing out the trailer this month.
We had several volunteers that were attending their first ROC launch and the assistance of the regulars and new volunteers was greatly appreciated. As usual, we did much on the job training during the launch and we always welcome new folks coming up to learn the jobs.
Overall attendance
|
Flyers |
Count |
|
Executive Members |
28 |
|
Daily Members |
19 |
|
Youth Groups |
6 |
|
Spectators |
159 |
Total flights: 270
|
Motor |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
|
Count |
7 |
16 |
57 |
17 |
12 |
20 |
15 |
11 |
18 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
Certification flights
|
Level |
NAR |
TRA |
|
1 Junior |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
8 |
1 |
|
2 |
3 |
2 |
|
3 |
0 |
0 |
David Baldwin flew his “Blue Sky” on a K-700 packed full of electronics including HiAlt 45, stratologger, a Rocket Tracker on a dual deploy.
Mike England flew his scratch built “Rapid Pulse” on a cessaroni K-360 with a camera, hope everyone waved.
Andy Tran flew his Liberty 4 on an AT K-550.
Cal Poly flew their “Platypus” on an ATl1420. Unfortunately this flight did not end well.
A big call out to Cor Rurien, who managed to get his Nar L-1 certification on an H175, I know it was a rough day for you, but I am glad you stuck it out. Congratulations!
Josh Jersin did his L1 certification on his first visit to ROC with a Madcow Super DX3 called “Avalanche” on a Cessaroni I-345. His was the Last of many L1 and L2 certifications.
Welcome to our newest Executive Member James Turner!
Once again I want to thank all the volunteers who helped set-up, operate and tear-down the launch. I want to remind everyone that ROC is a volunteer organization. No one gets paid for the time and effort they put forth to help at these launches. The board members give of their time for the love of the club and the love of the hobby, but we can not do it alone. We need the help of each and every one of you. Whether you are an executive member or a pay-by-day flier we need you to step up and give some time to make each launch a success.
We look forward to seeing you next month!
Launch is GO!
Posted: February 9, 2013 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a comment »Weather seems to be holding…clear skys and low temps so dress accordingly. W is mild at 5-7 mph.
What About the Weather????
Posted: February 7, 2013 Filed under: Launch Announcements Leave a comment »ROC Members,
The weather forecast for this weekend at Lucerne is unsettled. Between predictions of rain, snow, and W, the board can’t really tell what the launch will be like. Often times, bad weather moves through more quickly than predicted and we end up sunny and cold, but able to fly so don’t despair too early!
FORTUNATELY…and a big thanks to Jack of What’s Up Hobbies and Lee Scott…
We will get an on-site weather report late Friday. So please check back here (or Facebook or the Chat) and we’ll let you know something as soon as we know!
