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Launch operations may be cancelled if the drought
index in Hillsborough County is at 600 or higher. If you are unsure of the current index, please call or email for the
latest information.
Any person who disregards
safety practices, uses unsafe or dangerous motors,
or in any other way jeopardizes or appears to jeopardize the safety of others, will be asked to leave the site. If an individual routinely follows unsafe practices, that individual may be barred from future launch events. Only commercially produced rocket motors, both single
use and reloadable casings, are permitted.
Homemade propellants are not permitted except on specific launch dates designated as experimental or reseach |
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TTRA LAUNCH SITE SAFETY RULES
The Launch Control Officer (LCO) is responsible
for all launches. Rockets must be presented, and a flight card completed prior to launch. Rockets will be loaded onto
pads ONLY after the LCO has verified and announced that the pads are safe. All personnel must follow the safety
guidlines and keep behind the launch table unless cleared by the LCO. We will not start a countdown or any other pre-launch
activity while anyone is near the pads. All personnel MUST be back behind the launch table prior to
conducting a launch.
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ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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Food
and drinks are not available at the launch site. So everyone is encouraged to bring at least bottled water to the
site, especially during the hot summer months.
Shade trees are not present near the launch site. You may bring a covered canopy, but at the least, use plenty of sunscreen and wear a brimmed hat. And drink plenty of the water you brought with you. Restroom services are available, in the form of a ranch out-house. Located approximately 1/2 mile from the launch site, there are separate men and women facilities, with running water. These facilities are made available by the landowner as a courtesy, so please treat them appropriately. Mr. Varn has been very generous, and we need to treat him, his land, lifestock, and facilities with respect. |
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