High Rock Launch Directors

[brianvh]

Dear all;
I've had a limited number of responses so far to my request for
launch directors. I'd like to have 2 people in each slot, with some
combination of HR experience and face recognition - speeds up the process
of checking to make sure the pilot has signed the waiver if someone's
there who can recognize the local gang.
I've decided to start the launch cycle at 9 am instead of 8 (who
really launches at 8 am?), and have the following assignments so far.
I've tried to fulfill the requests as much as possible. Let
me know if you'd like to volunteer to double up or fill the one blank
space.

Saturday
9-11 am Linda Baskerville
11-1 pm Steve Krichten
1-3 pm Gary Devan ('retired' H4, much HR experience)
3-5 pm Dave Bodner
5-7 pm ---- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

Sunday
9-11 am Linda Baskerville
11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
1-3 pm Joe Schad
3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.

I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially Linda for
volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on each slot,
so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot since we
will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.

Reminder of Duties:
* If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
- check list for waiver
- make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on launch
technique
* ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
* if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with the secret
service and ensure that initial phone call has been made informing them of
flight operations.
* perform spectator control, including parking control if the setup area
is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).

Brian Vant-Hull
301-646-1149

[mcelrah]

I'll double up with Linda Sunday morning. - Hugh

>From: Vant-Hull - Brian <brianvh@umd5.umd.edu>
>Date: Tue Aug 09 15:39:47 CDT 2005
>To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
>Subject: High Rock Launch Directors

>
>
>Dear all;
> I've had a limited number of responses so far to my request for
>launch directors. I'd like to have 2 people in each slot, with some
>combination of HR experience and face recognition - speeds up the process
>of checking to make sure the pilot has signed the waiver if someone's
>there who can recognize the local gang.
> I've decided to start the launch cycle at 9 am instead of 8 (who
>really launches at 8 am?), and have the following assignments so far.
>I've tried to fulfill the requests as much as possible. Let
>me know if you'd like to volunteer to double up or fill the one blank
>space.
>
>Saturday
>9-11 am Linda Baskerville
>11-1 pm Steve Krichten
>1-3 pm Gary Devan ('retired' H4, much HR experience)
>3-5 pm Dave Bodner
>5-7 pm ---- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
>
>Sunday
>9-11 am Linda Baskerville
>11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
>1-3 pm Joe Schad
>3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
>5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.
>
>I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially Linda for
>volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on each slot,
>so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot since we
>will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.
>
>Reminder of Duties:
>* If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
> - check list for waiver
> - make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on launch
> technique
>* ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
>* if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with the secret
>service and ensure that initial phone call has been made informing them of
>flight operations.
>* perform spectator control, including parking control if the setup area
>is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).
>
>Brian Vant-Hull
>301-646-1149

[John Simon]

Hi guys,

My schedule at work is very fluid but right now I think I can say I have
a good handle on the High Rock weekend... So I can offer my meager services
on Sat and would request 11am-1 pm on Saturday and not sure what Sunday
looks like yet. If needed I could try to fly early (a 4 letter word that
"early" thing...) and take the 5-7 slot or maybe both? Sorry to keep you
waiting Brian.

John Simon

-----Original Message-----
From: Vant-Hull - Brian [mailto:brianvh@umd5.umd.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:40 PM
To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
Subject: High Rock Launch Directors




Dear all;
I've had a limited number of responses so far to my request for
launch directors. I'd like to have 2 people in each slot, with some
combination of HR experience and face recognition - speeds up the process
of checking to make sure the pilot has signed the waiver if someone's
there who can recognize the local gang.
I've decided to start the launch cycle at 9 am instead of 8 (who
really launches at 8 am?), and have the following assignments so far.
I've tried to fulfill the requests as much as possible. Let
me know if you'd like to volunteer to double up or fill the one blank
space.

Saturday
9-11 am Linda Baskerville
11-1 pm Steve Krichten
1-3 pm Gary Devan ('retired' H4, much HR experience)
3-5 pm Dave Bodner
5-7 pm ---- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

Sunday
9-11 am Linda Baskerville
11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
1-3 pm Joe Schad
3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.

I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially Linda for
volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on each slot,
so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot since we
will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.

Reminder of Duties:
* If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
- check list for waiver
- make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on launch
technique
* ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
* if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with the secret
service and ensure that initial phone call has been made informing them of
flight operations.
* perform spectator control, including parking control if the setup area
is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).

Brian Vant-Hull
301-646-1149

[markc]

Brian, put me down for Saturday morning, 9 to 11 .

BTW: I also have signs (from Barb & Bruce) that can
be put up to direct pilots to the LZ .

--mark c.

[brianvh]

I appreciate this and all other offers. I'll update the list sometime
today and keep an eye out for more offers. Those who haven't done a cliff
launch before remember you may not want to try it in thermally conditions,
so that would be a good time to be launch director (paired up with some
saint who could launch but has sacrificed a couple hours for the good of
the community (come'on, it's only 2 hours for an entire weekend!)).

Thanks to John and all others who have offered offline.

Brian Vant-Hull
301-646-1149

On Thu, 11 Aug 2005, John Simon wrote:

>
> Hi guys,
>
> My schedule at work is very fluid but right now I think I can say I have
> a good handle on the High Rock weekend... So I can offer my meager services
> on Sat and would request 11am-1 pm on Saturday and not sure what Sunday
> looks like yet. If needed I could try to fly early (a 4 letter word that
> "early" thing...) and take the 5-7 slot or maybe both? Sorry to keep you
> waiting Brian.
>
> John Simon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vant-Hull - Brian [mailto:brianvh@umd5.umd.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:40 PM
> To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
> Subject: High Rock Launch Directors
>
>
>
>
> Dear all;
> I've had a limited number of responses so far to my request for
> launch directors. I'd like to have 2 people in each slot, with some
> combination of HR experience and face recognition - speeds up the process
> of checking to make sure the pilot has signed the waiver if someone's
> there who can recognize the local gang.
> I've decided to start the launch cycle at 9 am instead of 8 (who
> really launches at 8 am?), and have the following assignments so far.
> I've tried to fulfill the requests as much as possible. Let
> me know if you'd like to volunteer to double up or fill the one blank
> space.
>
> Saturday
> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville
> 11-1 pm Steve Krichten
> 1-3 pm Gary Devan ('retired' H4, much HR experience)
> 3-5 pm Dave Bodner
> 5-7 pm ---- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
>
> Sunday
> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville
> 11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
> 1-3 pm Joe Schad
> 3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
> 5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.
>
> I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially Linda for
> volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on each slot,
> so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot since we
> will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.
>
> Reminder of Duties:
> * If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
> - check list for waiver
> - make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on launch
> technique
> * ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
> * if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with the secret
> service and ensure that initial phone call has been made informing them of
> flight operations.
> * perform spectator control, including parking control if the setup area
> is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).
>
> Brian Vant-Hull
> 301-646-1149
>
>
>
>

[brianvh]

Here's what I have so far. I'm sorry hugh, you're not gonna like it, but
I really did need someone who flies the mountains alot and is not afraid
to speak his mind in the 1-3 hotspot. Matthew volunteered early on, but also
will arrive 1/2 hour late for his shift, so may have him drop in for the end
of the 1-3 shift.

I'd still like more volunteers...a brief 2-hour shift every 5 years isn't
asking a whole lot. We may even make up a special badge for you to wear so
all the cute wuffos know what an important person you are!

> >
> > Saturday
> > 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Matthew
> > 11-1 pm Steve Krichten + John Simon
> > 1-3 pm Gary Devan + Hugh McElrath
> > 3-5 pm Dave Bodner
> > 5-7 pm Dan Tomlinson
> >
> > Sunday
> > 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Mark Cavanaugh
> > 11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
> > 1-3 pm Joe Schad
> > 3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
> > 5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.
> >
> > I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially Linda for
> > volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on each slot,
> > so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot since we
> > will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.
> >
> > Reminder of Duties:
> > * If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
> > - check list for waiver
> > - make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on launch
> > technique
> > * ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
> > * if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with the secret
> > service and ensure that initial phone call has been made informing them of
> > flight operations.
> > * perform spectator control, including parking control if the setup area
> > is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).
> >
> > Brian Vant-Hull
> > 301-646-1149
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

[mcelrah]

Hmmm, OK, but I was also supposed to be the one to mark off the set-
up area so people wouldn't park vehicles in it. (This was a duty I
took over from Daniel, who has a conflict.) Can Linda and Matthew
take over that duty along with the beginning time slot? Daniel said
he would buy the "danger" tape etc. - Hugh

On 12 Aug 2005, at 18:38, Vant-Hull - Brian wrote:

>
>
> Here's what I have so far. I'm sorry hugh, you're not gonna like
> it, but
> I really did need someone who flies the mountains alot and is not
> afraid
> to speak his mind in the 1-3 hotspot. Matthew volunteered early
> on, but also
> will arrive 1/2 hour late for his shift, so may have him drop in
> for the end
> of the 1-3 shift.
>
> I'd still like more volunteers...a brief 2-hour shift every 5 years
> isn't
> asking a whole lot. We may even make up a special badge for you to
> wear so
> all the cute wuffos know what an important person you are!
>
>
>>>
>>> Saturday
>>> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Matthew
>>> 11-1 pm Steve Krichten + John Simon
>>> 1-3 pm Gary Devan + Hugh McElrath
>>> 3-5 pm Dave Bodner
>>> 5-7 pm Dan Tomlinson
>>>
>>> Sunday
>>> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Mark Cavanaugh
>>> 11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
>>> 1-3 pm Joe Schad
>>> 3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
>>> 5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.
>>>
>>> I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially
>>> Linda for
>>> volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on
>>> each slot,
>>> so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot
>>> since we
>>> will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.
>>>
>>> Reminder of Duties:
>>> * If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
>>> - check list for waiver
>>> - make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on
>>> launch
>>> technique
>>> * ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
>>> * if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with
>>> the secret
>>> service and ensure that initial phone call has been made
>>> informing them of
>>> flight operations.
>>> * perform spectator control, including parking control if the
>>> setup area
>>> is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).
>>>
>>> Brian Vant-Hull
>>> 301-646-1149
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

[brianvh]

Ah, so YOU'RE the one. Perhaps that will work, though Matthew won't make
it until 9:30. Shawn Rae might be able to help linda, though he can't
lift more than a few pounds and I don't know how he'll get there since
he's not allowed to drive either. Despite all this, the guy actually
volunteered to help! Way to go Shawn!

but this job is out in the open now, for anyone who wants to pitch in, if
it's flyable.

Brian Vant-Hull
301-646-1149

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 mcelrah@verizon.net wrote:

>
> Hmmm, OK, but I was also supposed to be the one to mark off the set-
> up area so people wouldn't park vehicles in it. (This was a duty I
> took over from Daniel, who has a conflict.) Can Linda and Matthew
> take over that duty along with the beginning time slot? Daniel said
> he would buy the "danger" tape etc. - Hugh
>
> On 12 Aug 2005, at 18:38, Vant-Hull - Brian wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Here's what I have so far. I'm sorry hugh, you're not gonna like
> > it, but
> > I really did need someone who flies the mountains alot and is not
> > afraid
> > to speak his mind in the 1-3 hotspot. Matthew volunteered early
> > on, but also
> > will arrive 1/2 hour late for his shift, so may have him drop in
> > for the end
> > of the 1-3 shift.
> >
> > I'd still like more volunteers...a brief 2-hour shift every 5 years
> > isn't
> > asking a whole lot. We may even make up a special badge for you to
> > wear so
> > all the cute wuffos know what an important person you are!
> >
> >
> >>>
> >>> Saturday
> >>> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Matthew
> >>> 11-1 pm Steve Krichten + John Simon
> >>> 1-3 pm Gary Devan + Hugh McElrath
> >>> 3-5 pm Dave Bodner
> >>> 5-7 pm Dan Tomlinson
> >>>
> >>> Sunday
> >>> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Mark Cavanaugh
> >>> 11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
> >>> 1-3 pm Joe Schad
> >>> 3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
> >>> 5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.
> >>>
> >>> I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially
> >>> Linda for
> >>> volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on
> >>> each slot,
> >>> so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot
> >>> since we
> >>> will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per slot.
> >>>
> >>> Reminder of Duties:
> >>> * If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
> >>> - check list for waiver
> >>> - make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on
> >>> launch
> >>> technique
> >>> * ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
> >>> * if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with
> >>> the secret
> >>> service and ensure that initial phone call has been made
> >>> informing them of
> >>> flight operations.
> >>> * perform spectator control, including parking control if the
> >>> setup area
> >>> is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).
> >>>
> >>> Brian Vant-Hull
> >>> 301-646-1149
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

[breezyk1d]

I can lay out the vehicle parking area tape - not a problem. I have
pink and yellow streamer tape currently in my possession (not yellow
danger or police line tape), just not any posts or sticks for the
perimeter at this point but I suspect I could get some.

I could use some advice about how much area to rope off.

For that matter, I am joining the clean up crew on Friday, will be
staying overnight at the LZ, and can plan to stake off the parking area
the night before if anyone thinks that would be adviseable.

But its gonna cost you some of those tantalizing grilled mushrooms Brian
-Linda









-----Original Message-----
From: Vant-Hull - Brian [mailto:brianvh@umd5.umd.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:40 AM
To: hg_forum@chgpa.org
Subject: Re: High Rock Launch Directors



Ah, so YOU'RE the one. Perhaps that will work, though Matthew won't make
it until 9:30. Shawn Rae might be able to help linda, though he can't
lift more than a few pounds and I don't know how he'll get there since
he's not allowed to drive either. Despite all this, the guy actually
volunteered to help! Way to go Shawn!

but this job is out in the open now, for anyone who wants to pitch in,
if
it's flyable.

Brian Vant-Hull
301-646-1149

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 mcelrah@verizon.net wrote:

>
> Hmmm, OK, but I was also supposed to be the one to mark off the set-
> up area so people wouldn't park vehicles in it. (This was a duty I
> took over from Daniel, who has a conflict.) Can Linda and Matthew
> take over that duty along with the beginning time slot? Daniel said
> he would buy the "danger" tape etc. - Hugh
>
> On 12 Aug 2005, at 18:38, Vant-Hull - Brian wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Here's what I have so far. I'm sorry hugh, you're not gonna like
> > it, but
> > I really did need someone who flies the mountains alot and is not
> > afraid
> > to speak his mind in the 1-3 hotspot. Matthew volunteered early
> > on, but also
> > will arrive 1/2 hour late for his shift, so may have him drop in
> > for the end
> > of the 1-3 shift.
> >
> > I'd still like more volunteers...a brief 2-hour shift every 5 years
> > isn't
> > asking a whole lot. We may even make up a special badge for you to
> > wear so
> > all the cute wuffos know what an important person you are!
> >
> >
> >>>
> >>> Saturday
> >>> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Matthew
> >>> 11-1 pm Steve Krichten + John Simon
> >>> 1-3 pm Gary Devan + Hugh McElrath
> >>> 3-5 pm Dave Bodner
> >>> 5-7 pm Dan Tomlinson
> >>>
> >>> Sunday
> >>> 9-11 am Linda Baskerville + Mark Cavanaugh
> >>> 11-1 pm Bob Buchanon
> >>> 1-3 pm Joe Schad
> >>> 3-5 pm Brian Vant-Hull
> >>> 5-on: out-of-area pilots will probably be leaving.
> >>>
> >>> I'd like to thank those who have volunteered so far (especially
> >>> Linda for
> >>> volunteering for a double shift). But we really do need 2 on
> >>> each slot,
> >>> so please help out. You do NOT have to be an experienced pilot
> >>> since we
> >>> will team you up with experienced pilots....if we have two per
slot.
> >>>
> >>> Reminder of Duties:
> >>> * If pilot is not recognized, do the following:
> >>> - check list for waiver
> >>> - make sure experienced pilot is on wire crew and can brief on
> >>> launch
> >>> technique
> >>> * ensure there is wire crew for launch and hang check is performed
> >>> * if a TFR is in effect, hold cell phone that has contact with
> >>> the secret
> >>> service and ensure that initial phone call has been made
> >>> informing them of
> >>> flight operations.
> >>> * perform spectator control, including parking control if the
> >>> setup area
> >>> is threatened (we will have it roped off, but you never know).
> >>>
> >>> Brian Vant-Hull
> >>> 301-646-1149
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

[air_medal]

We have a waiver to fly with the TFR around P-40 (High Rock) on Aug 20, 21, 27, and 28, in conjunction with the HR Fly-in. Those of you who have volunteered to act as launch site managers will need to keep a copy of this waiver on-hand. A single copy can be passed on from one group to the next at shift-change time. The Secret Service is expecting ONE contact (cell-phone) number that they can call if need be. That means we will need someone to volunteer their cell-phone for a day, to be passed along with the waiver at shift-change time, and it needs to be one that actually works reliably at HR launch (unlike mine). Do thses things and, the way I read this thing, we have permission to operater even if the TFR is active over the weekend.

Continue to coordinate all your activities with launch-meister Brian V-H. I will figure out a way to get you the waiver in time for first-shift Sat morning.

-- Joe Gregor

[mcelrah]

Does the waiver have a number? The SSOC seems to want a number, as I
recall. I told them "number 1" one time and that seemed to satisfy
them... - Hugh

On 15 Aug 2005, at 17:08, air_medal wrote:

>
> We have a waiver to fly with the TFR around P-40 (High Rock) on Aug
> 20, 21, 27, and 28, in conjunction with the HR Fly-in. Those of
> you who have volunteered to act as launch site managers will need
> to keep a copy of this waiver on-hand. A single copy can be passed
> on from one group to the next at shift-change time. The Secret
> Service is expecting ONE contact (cell-phone) number that they can
> call if need be. That means we will need someone to volunteer
> their cell-phone for a day, to be passed along with the waiver at
> shift-change time, and it needs to be one that actually works
> reliably at HR launch (unlike mine). Do thses things and, the way
> I read this thing, we have permission to operater even if the TFR
> is active over the weekend.
>
> Continue to coordinate all your activities with launch-meister
> Brian V-H. I will figure out a way to get you the waiver in time
> for first-shift Sat morning.
>
> -- Joe GregorJoe G.
>

[hepcat1989]

Brian, what time do they open the gate for saturday morning?I have a cell phone, that can be used, I don't care.I can't drive, or lift more than 5lbs, but maybe the person I travel with can. I'll help somehow DAMMIT! Peace, Shawn.

[brianvh]

I think around 7 am. 8 am at the very latest. But if it's not gonna be
flyable, no reason to rope off the area, so just show up and make us happy
to see you! (but let's hope it's flyable!)

Brian Vant-Hull
301-646-1149

On Tue, 16 Aug 2005, hepcat1989 wrote:

>
> Brian, what time do they open the gate for saturday morning?I have a cell phone, that can be used, I don't care.I can't drive, or lift more than 5lbs, but maybe the person I travel with can. I'll help somehow DAMMIT! Peace, Shawn.
>

[air_medal]

Brian now has the only copy of the waiver, and I do not recall if it was numbered or not. Past waivers never carried a number, even after I requested one to address this very issue. I think that Hugh's solution is very elegant.

Does the waiver have a number? The SSOC seems to want a number, as I
recall. I told them "number 1" one time and that seemed to satisfy
them... - Hugh

On 15 Aug 2005, at 17:08, air_medal wrote:

>
> We have a waiver to fly with the TFR around P-40 (High Rock) on Aug
> 20, 21, 27, and 28, in conjunction with the HR Fly-in. Those of
> you who have volunteered to act as launch site managers will need
> to keep a copy of this waiver on-hand. A single copy can be passed
> on from one group to the next at shift-change time. The Secret
> Service is expecting ONE contact (cell-phone) number that they can
> call if need be. That means we will need someone to volunteer
> their cell-phone for a day, to be passed along with the waiver at
> shift-change time, and it needs to be one that actually works
> reliably at HR launch (unlike mine). Do thses things and, the way
> I read this thing, we have permission to operater even if the TFR
> is active over the weekend.
>
> Continue to coordinate all your activities with launch-meister
> Brian V-H. I will figure out a way to get you the waiver in time
> for first-shift Sat morning.
>
> -- Joe GregorJoe G.
>