RANGE RULES

1)      All present will abide by instructions given by the LCO and RSO.  They are interested in the safety of every one present.  Failure to obey instructions is cause for immediate expulsion.

2)      Per NAR (National Association of Rocketry), NO uncertified or, decertified motors are to be flown at a PARA launch. 

3)      Do not recover any rocket that has landed in the launch area until the "all clear" has been given by the LCO. 

4)      Spectators are to remain behind the LCO area at all times.

5)      Young children are welcome but, we need them to be with an adult at all times.  We have had cases of children wondering into an active launch area and do not want to see anyone get injured.

6)      Pay attention to the LCO and STAND when a HEADS UP flight is announced.

7)      FAA waivers are in effect.  It is the flyers responsibility to provide accurate flight information to the RSO which demonstrates that the flight will remain under the launch waiver in effect.  PARA is limiting altitude to 3000’ AGL.  This is subject to change. Please report flights expected to reach 2500’ or higher to the RSO during the inspection.  Our waiver allows flights substantially greater than 3000’ but, we are very limited in the size rocket that can exceed 3000’.  This is due to Safety Concerns and NAR’s High Power Rules.

8)      Only biodegradable wadding is allowed, no fiberglass, etc.

9)      All adult flyers must assist with range duties.  Your help is needed.  RSOs & LCOs must be NAR members and certified at or above the level of the rockets being launched.

10)  You can only fly up to the NAR or TRA Certification Level that you have obtained.  You must have a current membership in NAR or TRA to fly G or above.

11)  All rockets MUST be checked by the RSO before going to the flight line. 

12)  All rockets 10 lbs and heavier must have dual recovery systems. 

13)  No igniters are to be installed prior to passing an RSO inspection.  Igniters may be installed at the pads.  

14)  Radio Control transmitters: Anyone who will be using any RC gear in connection with their flight should check in with the RSO before the days flying begins.  RC transmitters will be "impounded" before and after their use so that no one will be playing with a transmitter that might be on the same frequency as someone else's causing an unexpected result. 

15)  Double check all rocket construction.  Be sure a recovery system is included in all rockets (i.e., parachute, tether lines, etc.).  Recovery system should not be attached to any weak plastic tab on the nosecone.  If you have any questions, please see PARA club officer. 

16)  DO NOT try to remove any rocket that has landed on high voltage lines. 

17)  Please keep any pets on the dirt roads and parking area and clean up after them. This is a working farm and we must protect the farmers' interests.

18)  We want our launches to be conducive to families and relaxation.  As such, there should be no fighting, racial slurs, and ethnic epithets etc.  Any of the above are cause for immediate revocation of membership and be cause for removal from launch site.  No dues or fees paid will be refunded.

19)  No alcoholic beverages are allowed at a PARA launch.  Any violators WILL be told to leave! 

Volunteering

PARA exists only through the dedicated efforts of its membership.  Membership in PARA is not just a matter of filling out the form and writing a check.  PARA members are expected to volunteer for a share of the work load.  This is especially true at our launches.  Setup and tear down are jobs that even children can pitch in on.  Range duties like LCO, assistant LCO, Pad Manager, and RSO require certain levels of expertise but, many folks are qualified.  Please step up to the plate and take a swing at one of these jobs.  If we all take our turn we'll all have a chance to fly.  We will train you for any of the range duty jobs.  They are all very simple to learn and perform safely.

Certification Flights
Certification flights must be prearranged with Phil Stein.  Email him at PStein@ArielSystems.net.

Finding Your Rockets

Use of a "beeper" is highly recommended!  Some members have rocket retrieval items.  As with anything you may borrow, if you break, damage or lose it, you will be expected to replace it.

Thanks for coming.  We hope you have a great time.