MR/LMR Launch Cancelled by FAA

shockwaveriderz · 2005-04-08T18:24:31+00:00

I just everybody should be aware that Large Model Rocket launches can be cancelled or prohibted by the FAA.The following was sent to the Airport Manager/Director and the ATC per FAR 101.22Sec. 101.22 Special provisions for large model rockets.Persons operating model rockets that use not more than 125 grams ofpropellant; that are made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic; that containno substantial metal parts, and that weigh not more than 1,500 grams,including the propellant, need not comply with Sec. 101.23 (b), (c), (g), an(h), provided:(a) That person complies with all provisions of Sec. 101.25; and(b) The operation is not conducted within 5 miles of an airport runway orother landing area unless the information required in Sec. 101.25 is alsoprovided to the manager of that airport.Notice that Far 101.22 says you need not comply with FAR 101.23 (b) (c) (g) and (h) provided you comply with FAR 101.25:Sec. 101.25 Notice requirements.No person may operate an unmanned rocket unless that person gives thefollowing information to the FAA ATC facility nearest to the place ofintended operation no less than 24 hours prior to and no more than 48 hoursprior to beginning the operation:(a) The names and addresses of the operators; except when there aremultiple participants at a single event, the name and address of the personso designated as the event launch coordinator, whose duties includecoordination of the required launch data estimates and coordinating thelaunch event;(b) The estimated number of rockets to be operated;(c) The estimated size and the estimated weight of each rocket; and(d) The estimated highest altitude or flight level to which each rocketwill be operated.(e) The location of the operation.(f) The date, time, and duration of the operation.(g) Any other pertinent information requested by the ATC facility.So the above information was sent BOTH to the Airport Manager/Director and the ATC..Sec. 101.23 Operating limitations.No person may operate an unmanned...

Apr 08, 2005 93 Replies

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Dave Grayvis 21 years ago

Poor, Pathetic, jerry.

Do you have My money?

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shockwaveriderz 21 years ago

bad boy chris... heheh shockie B)

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shockwaveriderz 21 years ago

thanks Bob, I got your email and will first thing monday morning to hopefully get this straightened out...

shockie B)

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Bob Kaplow 21 years ago

Let them know I sent you. Both of them have been VERY helpful to me and others.

Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD" >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

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Jason Hommrich 21 years ago

Just had to do that a week ago, I guess that is what we get for launching at a Rodeo Grounds(our small field)

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Jerry Irvine 21 years ago

LDRS-Hertsel,CO had buffalo.

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David 21 years ago

If you don't mind, let us know how it turns out in a new thread... this one's sprawled off topic too much to follow (suprise!)

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Bob Kaplow 21 years ago

There are buffalo at Fermi as well. I don't think buffalo care about rocket launches any more than cows. Horses are easilly spooked by rockets. Spooking a horse with rider is dangerous. Don't launch around horses and riders.

Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD" >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

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Bob Kaplow 21 years ago

And could usually convince any one who disagreed wit him that he was right.

Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD" >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

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Fred Shecter 21 years ago

Bison?

Buffalo?

-Fred "that's the way the bee bumbles" Shecter NAR 20117

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Jerry Irvine 21 years ago

HPR motors "hurt the ears" of most animals.

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shreadvector 21 years ago

Bison? Buffalo?

-Fred "that's the way the bee bumbles" Shecter NAR 20117 One or more of you will get that......

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Mark Johnson 21 years ago

Which he did for me on at least a couple of occasions I can remember...

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raydunakin 21 years ago

anybody at

Since when does answering your question constitute "stalking" you?

How productive is it to spend your time making webpages advertising products which you allegedly don't sell?

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