Michigan Team-1 - Manchester Info

Manchester
The following procedures and policies are intended to help you
enjoy the launch and maintain a safe environment

General Info

Location: Manchester is located just west-southwest of Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you're not a Team-1 member and you wish to attend, please contact our Prefect or our Secretary.

Weather: Local weather for Manchester.
Check out the Windcast too.

Site Info

Sanctioning: This is a MICHIGAN TEAM-1 sponsored launch with Tripoli insurance in effect. There is no alcohol allowed on site. You will be asked to leave if you are drinking.

Keep it clean! There are many trash cans around. Please help keep the area clean (even if the trash you pick up is not your own). Please help by picking up any igniter wires around the pads.

Waiver: 9000' AGL. Flights over 5000' must be called in at least 15 minutes prior.

Launch Fee: Team-1 members $10, Non members flying high power $15, Non members flying G and below $10, Youth (under 18 years old) fly for free.

Upon Arrival

Once you park, proceed to the REGISTRATION table to check in and pay the launch fee. Each flier must register and sign the liability release form. Launch fees are $10 per day. Minors flying with an adult are free to fly rockets below a "G" motor limit. There is no fee for A through D flights.

Volunteer! We need volunteers to work at the launch. See the sign up board at the registration table to get a time slot/assignment.

Launch Policies

Each flight must be accompanied by a flight card. These cards can be picked up at the registration table or printed from the web site. If you are certifying, make sure the appropriate box on the card is checked.

Altimeters are to be armed at the launch pad. Do not stand in the launch line with an armed altimeter and unshunted (i.e. ready to fire) ejection charges or igniters. THIS IS NOT SAFE!

Membership in Tripoli or NAR is not required for flying motors smaller than H impulse. Adult fliers must be Tripoli or NAR members, and have the appropriate certification level for flights of H or greater impulse. If you need to sign up to be a Tripoli or TEAM-1 member, the forms are available at the registration table.

Large, Complex, K-motor (and above) or Clustered motor powered rockets must be flown from the away cell.

Respect the field! If you want to come back, follow these simple rules:

DO NOT WALK ON ANY CROPS! There are still crops to be harvested and you CAN NOT walk on or damage anything that is growing. Be mindful of where you step! If we trash the crops, we will not be allowed back!

Remember, do not damage any crops. Yeah, I just said that but Do not step on anything growing! If your rocket Lands in the crops, walk down the rows and don't step on anything.

Pick up any trash, Even if it is not your own (including igniter wires around the pads and cigarette butts). Take home any trash that you have.

Park and drive only in the designated areas. Do not drive in the field. It may be very muddy and you may get stuck.

Drive slowly. There are youngsters and workers here.

Each flier will be helping out at the launch!

Volunteer or be volunteered! You can sign up and pick a job you want to do, or a job will be picked for you.

If you are here to fly and have fun you need to help! If we do not have adequate people working, the launch will be stopped until the positions are staffed. This is to make sure we have a safe launch.

Launch Procedures

Have your rocket ready, with the exceptions of installing your igniter and arming your electronics.
Fill out a flight card. If this is a certification flight, make sure the correct box is checked on your launch card, and tell the LCO so that he can get the attention of a Prefect to watch the flight. DO NOT assume the LCO will see the box checked, tell him.

Proceed to the RSO/LCO table. (S)he will check your rocket and must approve the rocket prior to flight.

Take your place in the launch line.

As the rocketeers at the Igniter Prep table move to the launch pads, the next group of people in line should move to the Igniter Prep table to install your igniters. Electronics should not be armed until the rocket is on the pad. If the electronics must be armed prior to placing the rocket on the pad, make sure that no one is in a position where they might be injured should an igniter, electric match or flashbulb accidently fire.

When the LCO announces that the range is clear, choose any available pad.

At the pads, change the launch rod if necessary. Under the pad there is a "T" handle that binds the rod into the pad. Loosen this handle, remove the rod, and install the size you need. Clean the rod with sandpaper if necessary. If your launch lugs are still too tight you may try a different rod. Do not CRAM your rocket down a tight launch rod and do not fly a rocket from a launch rod that is too small!

Near each battery there is an ORANGE PLASTIC "Prescription type" bottle that has a PUSH BUTTON on it. After you have set up your rocket and hooked up the igniter leads, press this button to check CONTINUITY. You should hear it beep. If there is no continuity, please check your igniter leads, and re-test. There are small wire brushes near the pads to clean the igniter clips if they are dirty (it is handy to take some sandpaper out to the pads to clean the clips or rods).

If you have a problem, get the attention of the PAD MANAGER or LCO (or ask your fellow rocketeer for help).

As you return from the pad, you must leave your flight card at the LCO table. There is a board there with clothes pins on it. Clip your card to the appropriate pad number. If you do not leave your flight card at the LCO table, your rocket will not be launched.

Again, if this is a certification flight, tell the LCO so that he can get the attention of a Prefect to watch the flight.

If your rocket motor fails to ignite, you may be asked to remove the rocket from the pad and install a new igniter. Take your launch card from the LCO table if you remove your rocket from the pads.

Don't be shy!

If you need help in any way, ask a Team-1 member. We will assist in any way we can. If you are not sure how to assemble a reloadable motor, or don't know if a motor is safe for your rocket ASK! We are here to help. Assistance can usually be found around the registration table.

If you need more info, contact our Secretary or our Prefect.

General Info
Location:	Manchester is located just west-southwest of Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you're not a Team-1 member and you wish to attend, please contact our Prefect or our Secretary.
Weather:	Local weather for Manchester. Check out the Windcast too.

Site Info
Sanctioning:	This is a MICHIGAN TEAM-1 sponsored launch with Tripoli insurance in effect. There is no alcohol allowed on site. You will be asked to leave if you are drinking.
Keep it clean!	There are many trash cans around. Please help keep the area clean (even if the trash you pick up is not your own). Please help by picking up any igniter wires around the pads.
Waiver:	9000' AGL. Flights over 5000' must be called in at least 15 minutes prior.
Launch Fee:	Team-1 members $10, Non members flying high power $15, Non members flying G and below $10, Youth (under 18 years old) fly for free.

Upon Arrival
Once you park, proceed to the REGISTRATION table to check in and pay the launch fee. Each flier must register and sign the liability release form. Launch fees are $10 per day. Minors flying with an adult are free to fly rockets below a "G" motor limit. There is no fee for A through D flights. Volunteer! We need volunteers to work at the launch. See the sign up board at the registration table to get a time slot/assignment.
Launch Policies
Each flight must be accompanied by a flight card. These cards can be picked up at the registration table or printed from the web site. If you are certifying, make sure the appropriate box on the card is checked. Altimeters are to be armed at the launch pad. Do not stand in the launch line with an armed altimeter and unshunted (i.e. ready to fire) ejection charges or igniters. THIS IS NOT SAFE! Membership in Tripoli or NAR is not required for flying motors smaller than H impulse. Adult fliers must be Tripoli or NAR members, and have the appropriate certification level for flights of H or greater impulse. If you need to sign up to be a Tripoli or TEAM-1 member, the forms are available at the registration table. Large, Complex, K-motor (and above) or Clustered motor powered rockets must be flown from the away cell. Respect the field! If you want to come back, follow these simple rules: DO NOT WALK ON ANY CROPS! There are still crops to be harvested and you CAN NOT walk on or damage anything that is growing. Be mindful of where you step! If we trash the crops, we will not be allowed back! Remember, do not damage any crops. Yeah, I just said that but Do not step on anything growing! If your rocket Lands in the crops, walk down the rows and don't step on anything. Pick up any trash, Even if it is not your own (including igniter wires around the pads and cigarette butts). Take home any trash that you have. Park and drive only in the designated areas. Do not drive in the field. It may be very muddy and you may get stuck. Drive slowly. There are youngsters and workers here. Each flier will be helping out at the launch! Volunteer or be volunteered! You can sign up and pick a job you want to do, or a job will be picked for you. If you are here to fly and have fun you need to help! If we do not have adequate people working, the launch will be stopped until the positions are staffed. This is to make sure we have a safe launch.
Launch Procedures
Have your rocket ready, with the exceptions of installing your igniter and arming your electronics. Fill out a flight card. If this is a certification flight, make sure the correct box is checked on your launch card, and tell the LCO so that he can get the attention of a Prefect to watch the flight. DO NOT assume the LCO will see the box checked, tell him. Proceed to the RSO/LCO table. (S)he will check your rocket and must approve the rocket prior to flight. Take your place in the launch line. As the rocketeers at the Igniter Prep table move to the launch pads, the next group of people in line should move to the Igniter Prep table to install your igniters. Electronics should not be armed until the rocket is on the pad. If the electronics must be armed prior to placing the rocket on the pad, make sure that no one is in a position where they might be injured should an igniter, electric match or flashbulb accidently fire. When the LCO announces that the range is clear, choose any available pad. At the pads, change the launch rod if necessary. Under the pad there is a "T" handle that binds the rod into the pad. Loosen this handle, remove the rod, and install the size you need. Clean the rod with sandpaper if necessary. If your launch lugs are still too tight you may try a different rod. Do not CRAM your rocket down a tight launch rod and do not fly a rocket from a launch rod that is too small! Near each battery there is an ORANGE PLASTIC "Prescription type" bottle that has a PUSH BUTTON on it. After you have set up your rocket and hooked up the igniter leads, press this button to check CONTINUITY. You should hear it beep. If there is no continuity, please check your igniter leads, and re-test. There are small wire brushes near the pads to clean the igniter clips if they are dirty (it is handy to take some sandpaper out to the pads to clean the clips or rods). If you have a problem, get the attention of the PAD MANAGER or LCO (or ask your fellow rocketeer for help). As you return from the pad, you must leave your flight card at the LCO table. There is a board there with clothes pins on it. Clip your card to the appropriate pad number. If you do not leave your flight card at the LCO table, your rocket will not be launched. Again, if this is a certification flight, tell the LCO so that he can get the attention of a Prefect to watch the flight. If your rocket motor fails to ignite, you may be asked to remove the rocket from the pad and install a new igniter. Take your launch card from the LCO table if you remove your rocket from the pads.
Don't be shy!
If you need help in any way, ask a Team-1 member. We will assist in any way we can. If you are not sure how to assemble a reloadable motor, or don't know if a motor is safe for your rocket ASK! We are here to help. Assistance can usually be found around the registration table.