**** NOTICE TO ALL ****

** Q.R.S. February 2010 LAUNCH EVENTS **






OPEN LAUNCH INVITATION

Why not show that "special lady" in your life, just how much you love her ....... and take her to a QRS Rocket Launch for Valentines Day!



On behalf of the Queensland Rocketry Society Inc. (QRS), I would like to cordially extend to all interested persons and members of the Australian Rocketry community an open invitation to join with us at any of our regular monthly launch events for the month of FEBRUARY 2010.

QRS Monthly Launch Details

14th February 2010 - 7-00am to 1-00pm.

(NOTAM details will be advertised in the space directly below prior to the launch as soon these are processed by Air Services Australia NOTAM Office Brisbane)

C0003/10 NOTAMN

Q) YBBB/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/050/
A) D623
B) 1002132100 C) 1002140300
E) D623 ACT
F) SFC G) 5000FT AMSL



QRS welcomes ALL interested members of the general public; local community and members of other rocketry clubs are most welcome to attend ANY QRS Launch Event.

Members of the local press; representatives of several local schools and Officers from the Queensland Department of Mines and Energies Explosives Inspectorate, CASA, Qld Police Force, Local Government Officers, Elected officials, The Property Owner, Property Tenants and other stake holders may also be in attendance at any of these launches.

GRANTING OF NOTAM AND CONDITIONS



All QRS Launches are conducted in accordance with the rules and regaulations as prescribed by CASA in the form of legislations and relevant advisory notices.

Air Services Australia grants the Queensland Rocketry Society (QRS) NOTAM for ALL launches at Cedar Grove (LA2) commencing at 7-00am until 1-00pm Local Time.

NOTAM DATA BASE AND MET CONDITIONS ON THE DAY

Air Services Australia have provided the following information from their online data base and area information service. More detailed information is available by registering through the Pilot Briefing Service.

Weather and NOTAM can be accessed online at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/brief/default.asp

You can access NOTAM info by selecting "AIS/MET System" found under Other Services. This will take you to a screen where you can search by
Area (e.g. Area 40) or by FIR (eg YBBB). This system will give you all NOTAMs current for a 24HR period only. Unfortunately you will not be able to look further ahead than 24HRS using that system.

If you wish to see further ahead you will need to access the pilot briefing system (to use this you will need to register for a user ID and password). Once logged in you can select "Location Briefing" found under Briefing. Just put XXX for ACFT ID, then in the location box you can enter YBBB or 7400 (for area 40 NOTAMs- which is what your rocket NOTAMs fall under, this will give you less NOTAMs to look at than YBBB which will give you everything for the entire YBBB FIR). Further down you can deselect MET and type in 240 in the validity box which means 240hrs so you will get NOTAMs up to 10 days in advance.

DIRECTIONS

If you need details of how to get to Launch Area 2 (LA2) at Cedar Grove, then please go to the following link for directions.
http://ausrocketry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1072

Most, if not all members of the executive will be contactable on Sunday morning, on their mobile phone numbers.

TRA CERTIFICATION FLIGHTS



High Power Rocketry is an educational, safe and exciting hobby enjoyed by thousands world-wide!

Tripoli members come from all walks of life and all ages. We have construction workers, medical staff, programmers, truck drivers, and anything else you can think of. There are even a few rocket scientists among us! Regardless of where you come from and what you do, there's room in Tripoli for not only you, but your entire family.

If you are interested in high power rocketry, we encourage you to contact your local member club (called a Prefecture) and attend their next launch or meeting. A listing of other Prefectures in Australia and their contact information is available below.

Tripoli Queensland(131)
BRIAN DIXON
22 ISLANDVIEW ST
BRISBANE QLD 4306

bnl.dixon@bigpond.com

Tripoli Australia(109)
DAVID BOYD
PO BOX 419
MITCHAM 3132 VIC
61 418448201
davidboyd@bigpond.com
Web: http://www.tripoli.org.au/


Tripoli Western Australia(125)
DAVID COUZENS
2 HOVIA TERRACE
SOUTH PERTH 6151 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
61 08 93676813
meldave@iinet.net.au
Web: http://www.tripoliwa.org.au/home.shtm

Tripoli is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and operation of amateur high power rocketry. Tripoli Flight Certification remains the only rocketry certification standard which is recognized across ALL Australian States and by the Commonwealth of Australia that is also internationally recognized.

This is LARGELY due to Tripoli's membership being drawn from 23 countries across the globe. It's standards ensure that High power rocketry has an excellent proven track record, with established safety codes to protect participants, viewers, land owners and the general public.

TRA International Rocketry Accreditation and Training - Practical Examination & Demonstration Flights

This launch will be a TRA sanctioned and insured launch and TRA Queensland will be conducting TRA Certification Flights for Level 1 and Level 2 Flights.

All and any registered TRA members from across Australia or beyond, wishing to attempt International certification technical, safety or practical examination are most welcomed to attend this launch event for this purpose.

TRA International Rocketry Accreditation - Theoretical Written Examinations

If this is your intention, you should contact the TRA Queensland Prefect (Mr Brian Dixon - forum user "V2") by either private message (PM) on this forum or by phone in the contact details listed in the QRS Contact details [b]link above, prior to this event.

High Power Rocketry Certification

Level 1

Level 1 Certification allows flyer's to fly High Power Rockets with a total installed impulse up to 640 n-sec.

Airframe – The rocket must be built by the flyer. The rocket shall have a display on the exterior identifying the calculated center of pressure. The rocket must be of “conventional rocket design”. “Odd Rockets” including flying pyramids, saucers and flying spools will not be allowed for any certification flight. The rocket may be either a kit or scratch built. Scratch built rockets may contain commercially built components.

Recovery - Standard parachute recovery is required. Non-parachute recovery methods (e.g. tumble, helicopter, gliding, etc) are not permitted for certification flights. If the rocket is using dual deployment, the first event recovery may be via drogue-less or streamer as long as the
main or second event uses a standard parachute.

Motor – The certification flight must be with a single certified H or I motor (tested total impulse between 160.01 and 640.00 n-sec). Staged and/or Clustered rockets may not be used for certification flights. The flyer shall be observed by the certifying member or their designated representative during the assembly (if a reload or hybrid) and preparation of the motor.
Electronics – Electronics are not required for level 1 certification flights.

Certification Flight – Level 1 Certification flight may take place at any insured launch. The certifying member (i.e. Prefect, TRA Director, or TAP Member) must be present and witness the certification flight. The certifying member must witness the rocket ascend in a stable manner and descend in stabilized manner controlled by the recovery system.

Post-Flight Inspection – The rocket must be presented to the certifying member for inspection. If the rocket cannot be recovered, but can be inspected in place (power lines, tree, etc…) this is acceptable. The certifying member shall inspect the rocket for excessive damage.

Excessive damage shall be considered damage to the point that if the flyer were handed another motor, the rocket could not be put on the pad and flown again safely.

Damage caused by wind dragging will not cause a disqualification.
Non-certification – Any of the following will result in non-certification for a certification flight:

-Motor Cato
-Excessive Damage
-No recovery system deployment or tangled recovery system deployment
-Rocket drifting outside the specified launch range
-Components coming down not attached to the recovery system.
-Any other violation of TRA safety code associated with this particular flight.
-Any other legitimate reason the certifying member deems merits non-certification.

Level 2

Level 2 Certification allows flyers to fly High Power Rockets with a total installed impulse between 640.01 and 5120.00 n-sec.

Written Test – The written examination for level 2 shall be passed prior to a level 2 certification flight.

Airframe – The rocket must be built by the flyer. The rocket shall have a display on the exterior identifying the calculated center of pressure. The rocket must be of “conventional rocket design”. “Odd Rockets” including flying pyramids, saucers and flying spools will not be allowed for any certification flight. The rocket may be either a kit or scratch built. Scratch
built rockets may contain commercially built components.

Recovery - Standard parachute recovery is required. Non-parachute recovery methods (e.g. tumble, helicopter, gliding, etc) are not permitted for certification flights. If the rocket is using dual deployment, the first event recovery may be via drogue-less or streamer as long as the main or second event uses a standard parachute.

Motor – The certification flight must be with a single certified J, K, or L motor (tested total impulse between 640.01 and 5120.00 n-secs). Staged and/or Clustered rockets may not be used for certification flights. The flyer shall be observed by the certifying member or their designated representative during the assembly (if a reload or hybrid) and preparation of the motor.

Electronics – Electronics are not required for level 2 certification flights. However, prior to attempting level 3 certification, the flyer shall successfully fly at least one rocket in the Level 2 impulse range using an electronic device as the primary means of recovery system deployment. This may be their level 2 certification flight or any subsequent flight.

Certification Flight – Level 2 Certification flight may take place at any insured launch.

The certifying member (i.e. Prefect, TRA Director, or TAP Member) must be present and witness the certification flight. The certifying member must witness the rocket ascend in a stable manner and descend in stabilized manner controlled by the recovery system.

Post-Flight Inspection – The rocket must be presented to the certifying member for inspection. If the rocket cannot be recovered, but can be inspected in place (power lines, tree, etc…) this is acceptable. The certifying member shall inspect the rocket for excessive damage.

Excessive damage shall be considered damage to the point that if the flyer were handed another motor, the rocket could not be put on the pad and flown again safely.

Damage caused by wind dragging will not cause a disqualification.

Non-certification – Any of the following will result in non-certification for a certification flight:

-Motor Cato
-Excessive Damage
-No recovery system deployment or tangled recovery system deployment
-Rocket drifting outside the specified launch range
-Components coming down not attached to the recovery system.
-Any other violation of TRA safety code associated with this particular flight.
-Any other legitimate reason the certifying member deems merits -non-certificate

IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER

This launch event is subject to weather conditions on the day of the launch over which we have no control. Adverse conditions such as rain, high winds and limited visibility will affect the ability to safely launch from this location and the launch will be rescheduled.

If on the day of launch you suspect that this may be case you are encouraged to check this post again for updates or contact the Launch Control Officer on Mobile 0412 366 054 or other member of the QRS executive. In the event of a launch cancellation a notice will be posted at the launch site shortly after 7-00 am on the day of the launch.

WEATHER RESOURCES



1. Current BOM Radar Images

Please select 64 km Brisbane (Mt Stapylton) Radar Loop and observe the radar image at the location "Jimboomba".

2. Current BOM Image for Nation

3. On Site Weather Data (8km from Launch Area2) Click HERE for Update



Davis 6162au Weather Station used at Logan Village

We will look forward to having you join us for a great day!

Hope to see you there ..........

Len Forsyth ("Tarp")
Committee Member - Launch Control Officer (LCO)

NOTAM REQUEST

Activation of Danger Area 623 as published in the DAH, by NOTAM Request for Monthly Rocket Launch for Sunday. February 14th 2010 between 7-00am and 1 -00 pm (Local Time) as per NOTAM REQUEST

NOTAM OFFICE RESPONSE

NOTAM FOR THE ABOVE LAUNCH ISSUES 10th February 2010

NOTAM issued as requested.
Regards,
NOTAM Office

C0003/10 NOTAMN
Q) YBBB/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/050/
A) D623
B) 1002132100 C) 1002140300
E) D623 ACT
F) SFC G) 5000FT AMSL

Len Forsyth
Launch Control Officer
Qld Rocketry Society Inc.

P.S.

I guess this means I will see you ALL on Sunday!

Tarp

I hope to get L2 if I can get in contact with brian before then

See you then