In browsing some of the pictures of. I think Octoberfest. There was one picture of the ground at the Pawnee site. Chuncks of dirt and grass had been blown away.
I work at a Peterbilt dealership. We sell what is called a slip disk. It is black
plastic, about 3/16" thick and 3' wide. It goes between the fifth wheel and the trailer.
I think something like this should be put down on some of the more powerful
boosts.
I could donate a couple a year, if needed.
These are not fire proof. But I think they could be effective. Easy to store in the trailer.
I use one on my launch pad. Two fold reasons. To protect the ground and to give a wider support base for my rail.
I sure feel dumb posting this here....sorry
No reason to feel wierd... this is at least a positive idea that is worth discussion... Never feel wierd about proposing an idea.
Warren
I think we should absolutely take Mike up on his generous offer. The USFS is thankful for anything we can do to maintain our launch site's integrity.
BTW, I hope a lot of folks come out to the Atlas site in December. This site is not as good as the north site (very few sites in the USA are!) but the Atlas site is pretty cool all the same. PHITS flew there many years, and many of today's NCR fliers "cut their teeth" there.
I bring all this up because the Atlas site has a huge concrete slab that we fly from. Granted, there are a bit more hills, a LOT more cacti, a fence or two, and a highline wire thrown in for good measure. It is also a historic place, as Atlas missiles were once housed there. Come on out!
JW
Pretty good Idea I think.Even though I must admit though its cool to see the power of the rocket toss some chunks in the air but not at the expense of the destruction of the site. I think that even if one does not use a ground pad that you should after all flights are done fill that spot back in. it would be no different then telling everyone to pack their trash out to preserve the site. Im sure even as long as thats done that is pretty adiquite to keep the USFS happy and us to.
Now with that same mind how about some sort of ground protection to help people with sparky motors from causing a fire as well as keeping them from being launched. Im sure we all want to see them fly but lots of the times cant cause of fire risk. Maybe something there we can come up with... Besides Airstarting everyone of them.
I will bring a couple for evaluation the next launch I can get to.
I left two with Joe in Longmont. For the January meeting.
Sorry I can not be there.
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