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Fire in the Sky 2008 FAQ
This information is not all-inclusive, WAC launch procedures
and the NAR and Tripoli safety codes take precedence. A safety
call made by the launch director is final.
The mayor, people and town of Mansfield have been incredibly
gracious in allowing us to host our launch in their town. Let's
show them a great, and safe launch!
- Please first try to see if your question is answered on
the FITS 2008 web pages.
- Otherwise, contact the WAC launch directors
Mike Wyvel and Denny Smith. Questions will be
answered directly, and may be re-posted to the RocketsNW
list
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Layout
- Roped-off parking areas southbound to the highway,
including the launch control area, trash barrels and
Sportmen's clubhouse
- Radius of 2000 feet around all the launch pads.
- To remain in the launch area, you must pay the launch
fee and sign a liability waiver.
- Launch rules per NAR and Tripoli safety codes and
Washington Aerospace Range Procedures.
- Model, Mid-Power and High-Power rockets (up to N
impulse), containing commercial motors
- Research motor restrictions per Tripoli Research policy, with
waivers considered given requests to the WAC Launch
Committee are received by April 1st. This will allow the
launch committee to review the requests, pass them on to the
Tripoli board in a timely manner and respond in two weeks.
- FITS 2008 range staffed and run according to the
WAC
range procedures
- Minimum of 12 low power racks, 6 mid-power pads, 6 high-power
pads, plus an away pad for motors of M impulse and
above.
- Personal GSE is welcome for unique needs, as long as it
meets the NAR and Tripoli safety codes. Ask permission
before using it.
- Models with electronics (altimeters, timers, cameras,
etc.) or hybrid motors have priority in the launch queue.
- Monday - one HPR pad, one mid-power pad, and one
low-power rack available after noon.
- Every day at 7:45 am and 12:15 pm
- Fliers Book given at registration will contain launch
info
Please see the
NAR or Tripoli website for specific certification requirements.
- L1 & L2 Certifications
- Can conduct both NAR and Tripoli L1 and L2
certifications.
- For L2, make arrangements for the required test
either prior to the weekend or with someone in
attendance.
- Bring printed copies of the certification forms and
checklists with you.
- L3 Certifications
- L3 certs must get their NAR or Tripoli construction
packages approved in advance, and make arrangements for
a Tripoli Prefect or NAR L3CC committee member to be in
attendance to witness the flight.
- Must notify launch director no later than May 15th,
advise desired launch time and arrange for appropriate
GSE.
- L3 cert fliers should have a pre-arranged and
dedicated ground crew to assist with prep, launch pad
operations, and recovery.
- Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm.
- Alternate site approximately 10 miles east of the town.
- Tripoli Research safety code, procedures and restrictions in
effect.
- Research Flyers need to bring sufficient GSE to support their own
operations, only one pad (rail) and launch system will be provided
- Contact the launch director with details on any "L" or "M" or
larger projects, or flights that may exceed 15K' AGL, two
weeks prior to the launch.
- If you are planning to launch a motor larger than "M" class, bring
your own launch pad and ignition system sufficient to fly
it, based on NAR and Tripoli HPR safety code/minimum
distance tables.
- Staged/minimum diameter projects of "K" total impulse
and above, plus any project of "M" total impulse and above,
must include simulation data to show the estimated altitude,
or the project will not fly.
- Also supply a project data sheet available
here. This will be used by both the launch
directors and Rockets magazine.
- All flights of L and above or any flight exceeding
10,000 AGL will be launched from the far away cell.
This will be located within view of the LCO location but
will still require a vehicle to get to.
- Kits, hardware and gift certificates raffled off on
Sunday night at 8:30 pm in the clubhouse
- Buy tickets Saturday and Sunday at the registration
table and until 8:25 pm at the clubhouse.
- PLEASE NOTE: you must be at the raffle (with your
tickets) to win, or make arrangements for someone else to
collect your winnings if you can't attend.
- Donated items for the raffle will be gratefully
accepted.
- All attendees (including WAC members) must sign a
liability waiver which can be found
here
- Launch fees are:
- Fliers $30 per person $40 per family for the weekend
- Spectators $10 per person $20 per family for
the weekend or $5/pp/day
- Mansfield residents will be required to sign a liability
waiver, but they pay no launch fee.
- Liability waiver faxes, email files or photocopied
signatures will not be accepted.
- Attendees must show their NAR and Tripoli card, with
appropriate certification level and expiration date later
than May 30, 2008.
- Colored wristband issued at registration showing either
flier or spectator must be shown to the RSO and Range Manager.
- Wristband replacements cost $5.
- Pre-registration is now closed. Register onsite.
Thanks!
- If you are flying a large project please fill out
this
project form as well.
- No hotel in town
- Small hotel is located in
Waterville, approximately 35
miles southwest; chain hotels located in Chelan (25 miles)
and Wenatchee (60 miles)
- Dry Camping area divided into tents and trailers/RVs.
- Generator use allowed between 8 am and 10 pm.
- Be a good neighbor and follow posted signs and guide
ropes on arrival.
- Please check the
FITS 2008 home page for the latest vendor information.
- One family restaurant in town.
- Local bar serves food; only 21 and over allowed in.
Takeout available.
- The bar stays open midnight up to 2 am, depending on the
crowd.
- Daytime snack bar will be open in the launch area.
- Small grocery and hardware store, 7 am - 7 pm Saturday,
9 am - 5 pm Sunday, and 7 am - 7 pm Monday.
- Gas station in town. Accepts
only credit cards.
-
Jameson Lake Resort
- There will be a community fire barrel in the launch
area. Absolutely no propellant scraps or other dangerous
items in the fire barrel.
- No other open fires permitted in the camping or launch
area.
- Hibachi or Weber-type charcoal grills, gas grills, or
off-ground/screened fireplaces are permitted.
- Mansfield Sportsmen's Clubhouse available for gatherings
and raffle.
- Adults (over 21) are welcome in the clubhouse at any
time. Clubhouse off-limits to under-21 after 11 pm.
- Parents/guardians directly supervise under-21 at all
times. Due to several incidents last year, adults must be in
same room as children. No exceptions.
- No alcohol consumption during flying hours.
- You are welcome to bring your own alcohol.
- Use it in a controlled manner.
- No underage (under 21) alcohol consumption. This voids
insurance coverage.
- This is a family event. Children of any age are welcome,
however; they must be supervised by their parents or
guardian.
- When children are present, please watch your language
and conversation topics to keep them appropriate to the
nearby audience.
- We don't encourage pets at FITS.
- Dogs must be under their owners' immediate control in
the camping area, through the launch control area, all the
way out to the launch pads.
- Aggressive dogs will be confined by their owners'
vehicle or campsite
- 6 portapotties at the commercial site and one at the
Research
site.
- Two large trash barrels near the Sportsmen's club
building. No unbagged trash, bring you own bags.
- Mansfield high school gym showers available during the
day, tickets $2 each, at registration table.
- Mansfield fire department at the launch area, with EMT
services, other duties permitting.
- Mansfield has 2 ambulances, and 18 EMTs and 2 IV techs
on staff.
- Medical evacuation available by helicopter, may take up
to 20 minutes to arrive. If you have a medical condition
which could possibly require immediate treatment, please
realistically evaluate your risk for attending
- WAC will have a number of fire extinguishers located at
the pads. If you can bring a fire extinguisher with you,
please do so.
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