DRAGON'S FIRE
TRIPOLI PITTSBURGH 2010 LAUNCH DATES
as dates approach check back regularly for updates & changes

AUGUST 28 & 29
OCTOBER 16 & 17

Days shown in RED are Research Launches

In the case of inclement weather the commercial launch date will be moved back from the listed day to the following day. All commercial launches are set for Saturdays so if the weather is bad it will be moved to Sunday , no research launch.

All Dragon's Fire launches will be conducted according to following guidelines:

Tripoli Rocketry Safety Code in affect at all Dragon's Fire Launches

FAA waiver: 14,000 ft AGL

Flyer's fee (per flyer or per family): Members of Tripoli Pittsburgh and all National Tripoli Members
$10.00 for one day, $15.00 for two days. All others will be required to pay $15.00 for one day and $20.00 for two days. Please note non-Tripoli Members can NOT fly on Sundays unless it is declared a Non Research Launch.

Set-up: 8:00 AM Flyer's meeting: 9:00 AM (range opens following meeting)

Range closes: 5:00 PM

Only Tripoli or NAR certified motors may be used.

All high-power flyers (H-motors and above) must produce proof of CURRENT Tripoli, or NAR, membership and certification when signing in for EVERY launch event.

Up through K-range motors permitted without advance application. L-motor, and higher, flights require advance application/approval, subject to launch day flying conditions. Use our on-line linked below.


• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •

LAUNCH VOLUNTEERS

Members of Tripoli Pittsburgh are asked to participate in launch activities as Safety Officers, Launch Controllers or assisting other flyers at the launch pads. Without these positions we would not have a launch. Non members are welcome to volunteer as well. Its easy and actually fun and adds to your rocket experience. If you care to volunteer you can use our On-Line VOLUNTEER FORM by simply clicking HERE. You need not be an expert to volunteer.

Important Note: It is recommended that high powered flights anticipated to exceed 3,500 ft should be designed to recover within the launch site area.

• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •

L+ FLIGHTS NOTICE

If you plan on launching a rocket using a L Class Motor or larger, OR if your total Impulse will be more than 5,120ns or 1,146.88 lbsec be advised you will require pre-approval by Tripoli Pittsburgh. To avoid last minute problems at the Launch Site we have a convenient on-line L+ FORM. Fill out all flight information and submit. Your Approval, or Rejection, will be returned via E-Mail. To get to the L+ FORM simply click HERE. Absolutely no L+ flights will be permitted without pre-approval.


• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •

HYBRID ROCKETS

Persons wishing to launch Hybrid Rockets are advised to contact Christine Rial prior to arriving at the launch. All we need to know is what you plan to launch so we will have enough Nitros on site. If you plan on launching a L+ Hybrid Motor you also need to comply with our requirement of submitting to our On-Line L+ FORM directly above this notice. You can E-Mail Christine by simply clicking HERE.

Tripoli Pittsburgh has a NOS Fee for all Hybrid Flights using club NOS. For a list of NOS Fees for various applications please click HERE

 


• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •