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Originally Posted by Joe Wooten
A WOOSHer is.....
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This might take two banners. I think this would have been helpful my first time and includes some of the things I witness, along with the basics from the WOOSH website. Consider also, there are a lot of youngsters some days.
A WOOSHER:
* Obeys LCO
HEADS UP calls
* Stays in the observing and parking areas unless registering or flying
* Keeps off the rocks and out of the water unless recovering a rocket
* Doesn't catch rockets and handles only their own rocket unless invited
* Abstains from alcohol and tobacco while on the range
Who is Flying:
* Follows NAR rules
* Has their membership and certification cards ready
* Registers each day, paying the appropriate fee for >E impulse
* Prepares a flight card for each flight
* Prepares their rocket for flight in the parking area
* Approaches the RSO table
one at a time for inspection and pad assignment
* Is prepared with a flight plan for High Power Flights
* Accepts the RSO's fly/no-fly decision as final.
* Waits
behind the flight line until the LCO calls
RANGE OPEN to set up
* Follows the instructions of the Range Crew
* Sets up rocket on assigned pad, adjusts aim and checks starter continuity
* Returns to behind the Flight line for their flight
* Waits for LCO calls
RANGE OPEN for recovery
* Doesn't loiter in the Flight Area after their flight
Who's Who and What's What
Registrar: collects registration, fees, and has blank flight cards
RSO = Range Safety Officer: inspects rockets before flight, monitors range
LCO = Launch Control Office: assigns pads, verifies aim, operates equipment
Range Crew: Kind Helpers out at the pads
Flight Line : Marked by cones behind the LCO/RSO shelter
HEADS UP : step out from under shelter and watch the sky for complex flight and/or falling parts
RANGE OPEN : flyers may cross the flight line and go out to the pads
High Power Flight Plan : motor retention method (no friction >G), expected stability, expected altitude (<Waiver), recovery method, how each was determined, 48 hour prior notice plus assist setup/tear-down for Away Pad use (M or complex)
FAA Waiver : 10,000' MSL