JSC Rocket Range flying rules:
1. At least two adults and one approved Range Safety Officer must be present for all launches. RSO will oversee the safety of all range operations and insure operable fire extinguishers and a cell phone are present. The official RSO Flag (ORF) must be displayed when range is open. . JSC emergency phone number is 281-483-3333.
2. All rockets must be checked by a Safety Check-In Officer (SCO) using the NHRC/NASA approved checklist before each flight.
3. The NAR model rocket safety codes, FAR 101, and all applicable safety codes must be followed at all times.
4. Regularly scheduled club launches at JSC will be noticed to the appropriate Air Traffic Control facility. Waivers from FAR 101 will not be issued. Rockets are limited to 3.3 lbs (1500 grams) or less including propellant, and no more than 4.4 ounces (125 grams) of the propellant.
5. Report all accidents and lost rockets or parts to the Range Safety Officer. Incidents involving property damage, personal injury, and loss of ejection charges or unspent motors must be reported to the NASA Safety Officer
6. In the event of a grass fire: call the JSC emergency number and move all launch pads and wires to the back of the parking area to facilitate fire truck access. Do not attempt to fight a fire that has gotten out of control. Fire extinguishers may be used on small grass fires that can be easily controlled.
7. Flying must only be from the asphalt area near the tower.
8. Watch and LISTEN FOR approaching aircraft don't launch until you determine that they are outbound.
9. Never climb on the tower for any reason.
10. Never park your car on the grass.
11. Police your area for your trash and for any other trash that is in your area. This includes Estes igniter plugs and composite igniter wires, spent motor casings, spent reloads including o-rings and the usual trash like soda cans and empty motor packages
12. Leave a 20-foot "driveway" on the southwest side of the rocket launch area asphalt so flyers that leave early won't have to drive on the grass or over your launch wires.
13. When driving out to the rocket launch area stop at the point where the concrete road enters the asphalt area. SOUND YOUR HORN and wait until the RC guys indicate by waving that it is ok to drive. When they wave OK, drive out but GET OFF THE CONCRETE ROAD and instead, DRIVE ON THE FAR NORTHEAST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT near the grass.
14. When leaving the rocket launch area stop at the stop sign (located on the northeast side of the asphalt) and sound your horn. Wait for the RC'ers to wave you on. Stay on the northeast side as you drive out.
15. The Range Safety Officers directions will be followed at all times. If you see someone who has forgotten these rules, please remind them. Remember it's every club members responsibility to follow and enforce the rules.
