Southern Arizona Rocketry Association
Tucson, AZ
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEXT LAUNCH - SUNDAY, 16 MAY 2004, 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon **LAUNCH PAD CHAT FROM THE EDITOR One of SARA's activities is outreach to the community to
generate interest in sport rocketry. Several SARA members participated as
mentors to community middle school and high school groups that were attempting
to qualify for the Team America Rocketry Competition (TARC). Members serving as
mentors were Jay Dennis, Jacob Dennis, Jerry King, and Steve Lubliner. SARA supported another outreach event at Donaldson
Elementary School. On April 22, Jerry King, Eric Burch, and Steve Lubliner
assisted approximately If you are performing an outreach activity and want to tell the SARA membership about it then submit a brief note to me. If you are looking to sponsor an outreach and are not sure what to do or you will need help ask your fellow SARA members. I'd be happy to publish a "help wanted" notice for anybody seeking assistance with an outreach event. Remember, rocketry outreach is a way to "pay forward", Steve Lubliner ----------------------------------------------------------------------- **2004 SARA MEMBERSHIP We encourage you to consider joining SARA at any of the
following annual Junior (18 years or younger) . . . $10.00 Members pay only $3.00 for the daily TIMPA range fee so annual SARA membership basically pays for itself if you join and attend our monthly launches on a fairly regular basis. It should be noted that the range fee money that we collect DOES NOT get deposited in the SARA bank account but is handed directly over to TIMPA as payment for ouruse of the launch facility. Benjamin Nead, SARA Membership Director ----------------------------------------------------------------------- **JUST ROCKETS LAUNCH SCHEDULE Las Vegas based rocket distributor "Just Rockets" will be
attending our next launch. Just Rockets carries a selection of mid and high
power rocketry materials including reload kits, motor casings, building
materials, and electronics. Check their website at www.justrockets.com to see
what's available. In case you miss them this weekend they indicate that they
will be attending our launches on 18 July, 21 August, 19 September, 16 October,
21 November, and 18 December. Let's make it worthwhile for Just Rockets to make
the trip and support us in Tucson. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- **HYBRID ROCKET MOTOR GROUND SUPPORT SARA has started a fund to allow the section to purchase the specialized launch equipment required for hybrid rocket motors. Most hybrid systems do not require a Low Explosives Users Permit (LEUP) to purchase, storage, and use. Hybrid reloads generally avoid the BATFE storage requirements. If you are interested in high power and cannot get a LEUP then hybrids may be your only alternative. SARA has set up this fund as a special interest activity since the membership at large may not be interested in the high power aspect of the hobby. If you want to donate towards the system you may make your
donation payable to SARA and earmarked to the "hybrid" fund. SARA falls under
the National Association of Rocketry's non-profit umbrella so donations are tax
deductible. Donations to the fund to-date total $750 thanks to Ken Weaver, Dave
Williams, Steve Lubliner, Eric Burch, Doug Forester, and Jerry King. **WEB SITE The Southern Arizona Rocketry Association maintains a web site that details all of our club activities. It's always a good idea to check it to see if there is a last minute launch cancellation or other late breaking news . . . http://www.sararocketry.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **APRIL 2004 LAUNCH REPORT "It was deja vu, all over again." to paraphrase a well known baseball player. IT WAS WINDY!! The April 17, 2004 SARA Sport launch was cancelled at the field by the range officers. It was very windy and the winds were predicted to increase as the day went on. Some field work was accomplished and the 'road' gate in the fence to the field North of the range was wired permanently closed; it had been left open (most probably nothing to do with SARA) several times in recent weeks-months and cattle were getting onto the TIMPA-SARA field and creating a mess as well doing as some damage. I hope this is the end of the missed launches. As far back
as I can recall Jerry King **2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTEES President . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Dickhous If you are new to SARA, please feel free to introduce yourself to any and all of the new and returning board officers or appointees at the launch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **SARA 2004 LAUNCH CALENDAR / TIMPA FIELD LAUNCH SITE Below is the schedule for the TIMPA launches for the
calendar year 2004. SARA is able to accommodate high power rocket models at each
scheduled launch. Each launch is a Federal Aviation Administration We do several non-launching activities each year, such as building sessions and static displays, and we will add these to the calendar as planning begins to develop and exact dates are confirmed. Please check the SARA web site for last minute updates on all launches and events. We try to keep our calendar as up-to-date as possible but there are always new events being added and the occasional last minute substitution. We recommend confirming any last minute changes by visiting our web site before making the long drive. SATURDAY, JUNE 19 8AM to 12 Noon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **DIRECTIONS TO TIMPA FIELD LAUNCH SITE From I-10 and Speedway, Exit 257 . . . 1) Travel west on Speedway past all building developments.
Proceed with caution as Speedway crests over Gates Pass and turns into Gates
Pass Road. The road is very narrow, winding, and often used by bicyclists. 2) Continue on Gates Pass Road until it ends at the "T" intersection, Kinney Road. Turn right here as if you were headed towards the Desert Museum. At about 1 mile past the museum entrance (about 10 miles past I-10 and Speedway), Kinney Road changes it's name to Mile Wide Road. 3) The next intersection, about 6 miles past the Gates
Pass/Kinney "T", is Sandario Road. Come to a complete stop as the north/south
traffic does not. Proceed through, heading due west. You will eventually cross 4) At about 3.5 miles past the Mile Wide/Sandario intersection, Mile Wide Road makes a forced turn to the right and changes it's name to Reservation Road. You are now heading due north. 5) The main TIMPA Driveway (marked by a sign) is on the right at about 1mile past the forced right turn. Continue north for approximately another 1/4 mile. 6) The launch site entrance is on the right side of the road and marked with a sign. Proceed with caution and park to the west of the main launching activity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- **STANDARD LAUNCH PROCEDURES Anyone may launch model rockets with NAR or Tripoli approved motor at a SARA launch. All models first require inspection by The Range Safety Officer (RSO) and a SARA flight card must be completely filled out for each individual launch. After this is done, the model and flight card can be taken to The Launch Control Officer (LCO). It is here that a launch pad will be assigned to you. A range fee of $5.00 is to be paid at the beginning of the launch day. This fee for SARA members is $3.00 for the day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **TIMPA FIELD USAGE Use of the TIMPA site is only permitted at club events or
by prior arrangement. To access the TIMPA field outside of scheduled club events
you must be either a current National Association of Rocketry Tony Gonzales is The Range Operations Director for SARA. He can be reached by phone at (520) 790-1006 Tony will need to know how many models you intend to launch as well as their respective launch weights and propellant loads. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **FIRE SAFETY 1) Please note that there is NO SMOKING permitted on the
range area. 2) Fire is something that needs to be taken seriously. If you see smoke or flames, yell it out loud and clear. If we have fire on the range, EVERYBODY needs to drop what they are doing and assist in containing the fire. There are water bottles, ABC rated fire extinguishers, and shovels on hand at every launch. 3) Only FLAMEPROOF, biodegradable wadding (no fiberglass)
is allowed on the flying field. Toilet paper and paper towels are not
acceptable. If you need clarification on what to use, check with the Range
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