July – Launch Day Support

Help us with setup! We’ll train!!

Help us with teardown! We’ll train there too!

Just bring some gloves and a will to work!

Note that you don’t NEED to sign up to help, feel free to show up to help!

The RSO must be a current member of Tripoli Rocketry Association in good standings, certified level two or above, experienced in high power rocketry, and knowledgeable about rocket theory, hobby rocket motors and the high power rocketry safety regulations.

The role of the Range Safety Officer (RSO) is to minimize the risks to personnel and property involved in the handling, preparation, and launch operations of model and high power rocket launches.

The flight safety goals are to review the intended flight of all vehicles, and attempt to prevent any incidents that might endanger human life, cause damage to property, or result in embarrassment to Tripoli and rocketry at large. Although the risk of such an incident can never be completely eliminated, the flight should be carefully reviewed to minimize the risks involved while enhancing the probability for attaining a successful launch. This review assesses the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the proposed vehicle flight. If a flight is deemed unsafe, the RSO has authority to stop preparations, hold a launch, or terminate a launch. A flight deemed unsafe must not be launched under any circumstances.

The LCO must be a current member of Tripoli Rocketry Association in good standings, certified level two or above, experienced in high power rocketry, and knowledgeable about rocket theory, hobby rocket motors and the high power rocketry safety regulations.

The role of the Launch Control Officer (LCO) is to coordinate and control flight operations. The LCO is responsible for opening and closing the range, pad assignments, management of flight cards, operation of the launch control system, delaying or halting the launch due to weather or aircraft, timely launch throughput, and communication of flight status and safety hazards to the launch attendees via a public address system.

The Porta Potty pickup and drop off individual(s) are responsible for picking up and/or returning the portable potty from Jimmy Johnny’s in North Branch, MN (address below) and delivering it to the launch site prior to the beginning of the launch AND/OR returning the portable potty to Jimmy Johnny’s in North Branch, MN (address below) and after completion of the launch.

In order to perform this function the individual must have a trailer hitch on their vehicle with a 1-7/8″ ball. If the Jimmy Johnny’s facility is closed the unit is left for us outside the fence.

Jimmy Johnny’s
39578 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
651.277.5912

The Equipment Trailer pickup and drop off individual(s) are responsible for picking up and/or returning the equipment trailer from behind the equipment at the farmhouse and delivering it to the launch site prior to the beginning of the launch AND/OR returning it after completion of the launch.

In order to perform this function the individual must have a trailer hitch on their vehicle with a 2″ ball and ability to pull a larger, heavy trailer.