Fire in the Sky 2019 Volunteers

We can't do this launch without your help! Please fill out the fields, select one or more jobs, and click the "Volunteer" button below to volunteer to help out at Fire in the Sky!

Restrictions: You must be level 2 or level 3 certified to act as RSO (primary or backup). You must be a TRA member to act as LCO on Friday.

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May 24th	LCO	Pad Manager	RSO	Backup RSO	Range Manager	Registration Desk	Registration Desk
8:00AM	Empty					Empty	Empty
10:00AM	Mark Lyons					Zachary Cherry	Empty
12:00PM	Jim Wilkerson					Tammara King	Sue Wyvel
2:00PM	Jim Pommert					Michael Ronda	Empty
4:00PM	Tim Doll					Mike Graves	Empty
6:00PM						Zachary Cherry	Empty
May 25th	LCO	Pad Manager	RSO	Backup RSO	Range Manager	Registration Desk	Registration Desk
8:00AM	Mike Wyvel	Empty	Empty	Empty	Bill Wyvel	Mike Graves	Empty
10:00AM	Bob Yanecek	Jeff Halstead	Mark Lyons	Dave King	Daron Johnson	Pat Burnett	Empty
12:00PM	Ryan Winslow	Lacy Lackey	david woodard	Empty	Empty	Tammara King	Bonnie Kennedy
2:00PM	Larry Kennedy	Kyle Fisher	Jim Pommert	Peter Schurke	Michael Ronda	Empty	Empty
4:00PM	Jason Walker	Thomas Purkiss	Jim Wilkerson	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty
6:00PM	Tim Doll	Michael Bennight	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty
8:00PM	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty	Mike Graves	Empty	Empty
May 26th	LCO	Pad Manager	RSO	Backup RSO	Range Manager	Registration Desk	Registration Desk
8:00AM	Mike Wyvel	Empty	Jim Wilkerson	Empty	Bill Wyvel	Empty
10:00AM	Bob Yanecek	Jason Walker	david woodard	Mark Lyons	Daron Johnson	Empty
12:00PM	Empty	Elliot Wilcock	Peter Schurke	Empty	Empty	Empty
2:00PM	Kavel Rao	Candace Do	Jim Pommert	Brendan Williams	Empty
4:00PM	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty
6:00PM	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty	Empty
May 27th	LCO	Pad Manager	RSO	Backup RSO	Range Manager	Registration Desk	Registration Desk
8:00AM	Empty		Empty
10:00AM	Jim Pommert		Dave King

Job Descriptions

Here are descriptions from the Washington Aerospace Range Procedures of the jobs mentioned above.

Launch Control Officer (LCO)

• Handles load/fire/recover sequence for each rack
• Declares "range open" and "range closed"
• Monitors range for interference and/or safety problems
• Pushes the buttons

Pad Manager

• Check that fliers have paid range fees and filled out flight cards, including correct date and RSO initials
• Assigns rockets to racks and pads

Range Safety Officer (RSO)

• Official responsibility for all safety-related issues
• Can delegate authority to other safety officers
• Must have Tripoli or NAR L2 certification
• RSO's word on safety issues is final and will not be changed

Range Manager

• Assists fliers in placing rockets on pads, attaching igniters and checking continuity
• Mobile in the launch area to assist fliers as required
• Coordinates with RSO and LCO for misfires and recycles

Registration Desk

• Checks-in attendants upon arrival
• Handles club membership applications and renewals
• Distributes flier and spectator wrist bands
• Sells raffle tickets