20th July 2009: Perth Advanced Rocketry Club INC financial members the AGM has been set for Sunday 26th July 2009 at Garricks house.

Time 1.00pm
Place 33 Marmot Way FERNDALE WA 6148

Light refreshments will be available at the AGM Partners and children are more than welcome to attend.

If members could please let me (Phillip) know if they are coming to the AGM so we can cater and not waste the clubs money.

7th July 2009: JULY 12th launch is a go.

7th June 2009: JUNE 14th launch is a go, come see the first Junior High Power Certification in Australia!

28th May 2009: All three photo galleries have been updated but not tested yet. Let me know if you find any problems.

14th May 2009: Page 2 of the photo gallery will be down for a little while...

11th May 2009: 17 May launch is a GO see you there people! 12th/May - UPDATE: The K motor will be launched this Sunday as the casing has arrived now , also new members that joined at the last launch or during the off season i will have a free estes rocket kit for you to pick up courtesy of Standbridges and Dawn Trading

13th April 2009: First launch for 2009 is upon us! 19th of April is a go for more info contact phil on 0418 917 410

22nd Feb 2009: PARC is having a shed night this month FEB 28 Saturday - LOCATION HAS CHANGED

Phillips house


6 tewson rd westfield time 6.30pm

There will be some new projects on display and testing of ejection charges for deplyment if you need anwsers on your project bring it along and senioner members will try to help you with them or teach the senioner members a thing or two lol

Rocketry DVDS on the night and we will order pizza in so bring some cash to help pool, how to do reloads tips and hints and much more and have a look in waynes shed see what else he has hiding in there

Please let me know by phone (0418 917 410) or email if you can attend so we have a rough idea of who's going kids are more than welcome no matter what age

Regards

Phillip Moore
PARC secretary

12th December 2008: 2009 flying dates:

21st October 2008:Could all members please send a reply to me if they are coming to the end of year BBQ as we need to cater for members and need to know how much food to buy its your clubs money so don't waste it please let me know by this Friday

30th NOV 08

We will hold the BBQ at Wireless Hill Booragoon near garden city shopping centre start time 10,30am

And also the PARC committee would like to know if members would like to do two camping trips at Dowerin ?

Doomsday @ Dowerin is set for SEPT 09

But would members like to camp at easter time camping would be friday to monday with flying of rockets on two days the rest would be more social what are your thoughts would you go YES or NO

Regards

Phillip Moore

PARC / Secretary

0418 917 410

30th October 2008: This Sunday's launch is GO but full fireban is in effect so no staged rockets, unproven scratch builds and no bbqs.

7th September 2008: This Sunday's launch is GO. Also...

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by for a chat at the PARC exhibit at this years Albany Hobby Expo. If you have the itch - scratch it! We'd love you to get involved. I would also like to thank Phillip Moore for his time and company and making the long trip down here to assist me with the display.

Paul

btw, I've added a new page to the site - special events. Read a detailed Dowerin report from Nat there and a brief debrief on the Albany expo.

25th September 2008: To get to DOOMSDAY @ DOWERIN Travel along Toodyay Road and turn left at link road (caltex servo toodyay),
Continue on Goomalling Road/Toodyay Road a slight left at Goomalling/Wyalkatchem Road, turn left to stay on Goomalling/Wyalkatchem Road.

Continue on to Dowerin until you see Stacey street turn right (you will see a sign saying Meckering) follow along until you see another sign pointing to Meckering turn right and this will be the Dowerin/Meckering Road follow along for approx 5kms and on your left will be 121 Dowerin/Meckering Road there will be signs.

If the gate is shut please close behind you otherwise drive up the driveway until you come to a pit which is the campfire we are before the farmers house and shed.

12th September 2008:

Doomsday @ Dowerin
2-0-0-8

Hello Members,

OK guys and gurls Doomsday @ Dowerin 2008 is nearly upon us so here is some more info that you have been waiting for.....

Where - 121 Dowerin Meckering Road Dowerin (there will be signs)

Date - 26th to 29th September 2008

COST : $ 20.00 per car for the entire weekend or $10.00 per days launching.

FACILITIES : Toilet, hot showers, campsite, bonfire area, bbq's, generator, power in the shed and water, motox track, bmx track and a 2000m radius launch field to 7000ft standing permission for 2 years.

ADDITIONAL INFO : BYO camping gear eg tents, sleeping gear, shade, table, food, drinks, marshmellows, music.
Also if each car can bring a bag of firewood for the bonfire.

LAUNCH TIMES:
Friday - 1pm to 6pm
Saturday - 8am to 6pm
Sunday - 8am to 6pm
Monday - 8am to 3pm

There will be egg lofting, mini rocketry comps all weekend, drag races, HPR drag racing, 4 LEVEL 2 certification flights(J motors) and lots and lots of flights big and small.

Alcohol and smoking is permitted at the campsite area only and is not permitted onto the launch field. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted by any person who is still flying rockets.
You start drinking alcohol you finish flying for the day no exceptions.

Model planes, helicopters, remote control cars, kites etc will be allowed when we break from rocket flying to help break up the weekend.

Some of the Awards up for grabs will be;

• Most Impressive Lawn Dart
• Perfect Flight
• Closest to the Pad
• Best Looking Rocket
• Closest to 7000ft
• Most Spectacular Stuff Up
• Longest Walk
• Worst Rocket Karma
• Junior Best Looking Rocket
• Junior Most Impressive Flight

The junior members can still win the other awards also.

There will also be some prizes up for grabs and each day certificates to the days rocketry winners will be handed out around the bonfire.
For more info contact the PARC Committee or call the rocketry hotline on 0418 917 410

At this stage we have approx 25 members attending if members could reply to this email of the days they can attend and numbers attending so we can be organised and allocate camping space for you all.

Also if anyone has room for 1 more person who will be coming up on the Saturday it would be most helpful so they dont miss out. I can bring them home on the Monday. This member can be dropped off at your location on the Saturday at any time.

Thanks

see you all in Dowerin

Phil Moore
PARC Secretary

12th September 2008: There is some light rain forcast, but some members will be going up to the site anyway - Show up if you're keen :-)

23rd August 2008: Tomorrows launch is ON! Have fun people.

16th August 2008: At this stage the 24th August launch is looking good but there may be 15kms winds.

2nd August 2008: Tomorrow's launch is GO! Sorry about the late notice <:-{

25th July 2008: This Sunday's launch is OFF. Next launch will be on Sunday August 3rd to make up for it.

Also, a new committee has been elected:

Presdent: Garrick Updegrove
Vice pres: Wayne Schenk
Vice pres: Kevin Sarney
Secratary/Treasure: Phillip Moore
Tech officer: Michael Campbell

Membership fees have also been amended to:
$45 Juniors,
$85 Seniors and
$120 Family - includes 20 mill insurance cover

The club has also made Kevin Sarney a lifetime honoury member for his dedication and persistance in maintaining the club through good and bad times - if it wasn't for Kevin, this club would probably have died a few years ago. So from all members - thank you Kevin!

8th July 2008: Ok all financial members of PARC.

I have been served with papers from Garrick/gdude to call the AGM, under the constitution I have to give members 21 days notice. A letter will be sent out today to all current financial members with the time date and place for the AGM.

This will be to elect a new committee as several members of the former committee have not renewed their memberships and positions are now vacant.
If you would like to fill a Committee position please let me know. So far interest shown by current financial members are as follows;

PRESIDENT - Garrick
VICE PRES 1 - Kevin
VICE PRES 2 -
SECRETARY/Treasurer - Natalie
TECH OFFICER - Phil

Please note these positions are not set if you would like to put your hand up now is the time to do so. The above is to give all financial members an idea of who is interested in filling positions and is no guarantee they will win their positions.

If you also have anything you wish to discuss at the agm please let me know so I can add it to the agenda.

So far topics for discussion at the AGM are as follows;

• Set membership fees and structure for 09/10
• Affiliation with the ARA
• Honorary Membership Election for Kevin Sarney
• Discussion of Constitution Changes
• Updating the Range Safety Manual
• metro area model rocket site
• 3 monthly trial membership paid by Stanbridges
• Election of the ARA state council member if applicable
• PARC rocket build
• Building of club rail launcher.
• Set the first Committee meeting.

Phillip Moore

27th June 2008: June 29th launch is GO! If in doubt, call Phillip on 0418 917 410

5th June 2008: How generous is Carl from Dawn Trading, he has sent 50 ESTES Hijax rocket kits to be used to help promote PARC to children. PARC salutes you!

3rd June 2008: June 8th launch is GO! But it might be a bit windy :(

20th May 2008: Breaking news from Phillip: As most know Stanbridges is PARC's sponsor and it was pointed out that PARC did not own a launch rack for children to use, so I thought I would build one myself to donate to PARC. Stanbridges heard of my special project and has paid for me to build PARC a Launch rack to hold 6 launch rods, a launch controller to enable 6 launches at once for the children members of PARC and as a huge bonus also donated 6 small Quest kits 48 blackpowder motors/wading/igniters, the glue to build the rockets was also included.

These kits will be used for loan rockets to children who are not members of PARC but visit our range during the year. This will let them have a small taste of what rocket flying is all about. It may also appear that Dawn Trading will also be contributing to further rocket kits in the future for PARC to utilise.

A BIG THANK-YOU STANBRIDGES (Peter) for your wonderful donation, I am sure that PARC will get years and years of use from the controller and the rack. - Phillip.

(ed: the photos on the ARA forum of the donated goods is quite impressive!)

18th May 2008: We have received the results of the submissions to DOCEP regarding the need for a Security Card.

Just a brief run down of what is now in place effective immediatley for PARC members.

• Small rocket motors = A, B and C motors under 5.0g
  
• Medium = D, E, F and G motors >5.0g and <62.5g
  
• Large = H and I motors >62.5g and <325.0g
  

Below are requirements for the possession of model rocket motors

• SMALL - Any person may purchase, possess and use small rocket motors provided that they are adults or under supervision.
  
• MEDIUM - Any person can purchase, possess and use medium rocket motors provided they are current members of an approved rocketry club.
  
• LARGE - Any person can purchase, possess and use large rocket motors provided that they have a current PSUL which will include the Security Card.
  
  SO all members of PARC can now upon showing their membership card purchase up to 62.5g motors ie G without a permit or license. If you go High Power ie H and I you will require a PSUL and the DGSecurity Card unless you are under direct supervision by a Member who holds a PSUL and DGSC.

Clildren can launch Black powder and Composite motors up to and including G motors under direct supervision of an adult and must be a member of an approved rocketry club.

I have also queried about a clause 5.1.4 Power limits and PARC now has an exemption to allow model rockets that are propelled by more than one blackpowder motor to be launched. Composite clusters and staged rockets will require further notification to the PARC Committee so we can gain an exemption so long as it is a practical launch with established engineering principles it should be passed by DOCEP.

16th May 2008: BBQ's ARE NOW OK! :-)

13th May 2008: The launch for this weekend is GO at this point in time. Please note that the fireban is still in effect which means NO BBQ's :-(

10th May 2008: There has been a MAJOR update to the links page - check it out.

16th May 2008: BBQ's ARE NOW OK! :-)

13th May 2008: The launch for this weekend is GO at this point in time. Please note that the fireban is still in effect which means NO BBQ's :-(

10th May 2008: There has been a MAJOR update to the links page - check it out.

5th May 2008: Sept long weekend launch is confirmed. Waiver to 8000ft, Sept 27th, 28th and 29th Dowerin. All welcome - Shed facilities, shower and toilets will be onsite. Short drive to the pub wohooo! BYO Launch gear, tents, sleeping gear, food drinks.

Many members are currently working out pooling resources eg food, bbq, sleeping gear and transport. We will keep communications open in this thead (ARA forum) to work these out so every one knows whats going on.

Current numbers so far
Wolflair, wolfiesgurl + 2 kids
RocketballSA
gdude + better half
hotspot
Thug
slave? (I will be there if I can get some motors - watch out folks!!)
dazza98?
buzzard and lovely wife + 1 kid ?

emails will be sent to all members once prices and other details are confirmed etc etc There will be a newsletter at the end of June as numbers will need to be confirmed sooner than later.

23rd April 2008: Some new photos in the gallery. Thanks to all who contributed.

7th April 2008: At this point in time the first launch for 2008 (next Sunday - 13th April) is GO! And DONT FORGET WE ARE AT THE OLD PADDOCK this year! Please be aware that there is a new range layout - see the latest newsletter or talk to one of the FTO's.

Also note that: "There have been changes made to the "POP" permit. If you have a current POP permit, the new changes wont take effect until renewal, for those members who want to apply for the new "PSUL" license you can take advantage of a 3 month waiver on the 'security card' and save $196. The new license will set you back $60 for three years. For more info call the secretary" - PM.

7th March 2008: The launch dates as below have been approved :)

15th February 2008: Launch dates for 2008 are as follows:

• 13th April*
• 18th May*
• 8th June
• 29th June
• 27th July
• 24th Aug
• 14th Sept
• 12th Oct
• 2nd Nov*
• AGM 30th Nov
• 27th 29th Sept long weekend launch away TBA
  *pending permits Person at Toodyay Council in charge is away until 15th Feb and will have a 2 week backlog so hopefully will know more beginning March.

10th January 2008: There is a foul rumor circulating that some members will be launching J motors in the 2008 season...who are these twisted individuals? Are they entirely sane? Will they still be married at the end of 2008 of will their wives/husbands seek a spouse into more sedate hobbies...like flying kites? Will the web master start charging people to view this site so that he might afford a J motor of his own? Stay tuned...

2nd January 2008: We have a new membership form and fees for the 2008 season:

• Class A - Flying black powder motors only:$50 per annum
• Class B - Flying composite and black powder motors: $100 per annum

All Memberships include $5,000,000 liability insurance cover. 10% discount off all Estes, Quest and Aerotech products at Stanbridges Hobby Store, use of club equipment, mail outs, news letters and site shed. Be sure to download the new membership form from the downloads page.

10th November 2007: This years xmas and AGM will be held at Wireless Hill Booragoon again and will start at 10.30 am with the AGM being the first point of the day then the bbq after.

If all members who will be attending could you please call Phil on 0418 917 410 or email me on wolflair@optusnet.com.au before the 25th November 07 so we can organise catering.

28th October 2007: Added four new photos - 1 in gallery 1 and 3 in gallery 2. Thanks Phillip. ;-)

11th August 2007: Tomorrows launch is on! Be there!! The last launch was a great sucess with the weather playing ball for once. Lets keep our fingers crossed for light winds tomorrow.

8th July 2007: In case you missed it in the clubs newsletter, the launch site has moved a few paddocks down the road. The launch site is on the corner of Lemming and Chatcup road - it's the paddock with the ruins on it. There will be signs from the old launch site directing folks to the new site.

13th June 2007: At this point, the launch for this Sunday is ON. Also, the PARC launch site has now been upgraded from a mid-power launch site to a high-power launch site. That means you can now launch rockets that weigh more than 1.5kg gross liftoff weight. The down side to this is that you need to fill in a log book before launching.

10th June 2007: Frank has a few packets of F20-4w and F20-7w 24mm motors he wishes to sell. Ask about them at the next launch if you are interested.

17th May 2007: The launch for this Sunday (20th) is on. Bring you rockets, bring your friends, pickup a few strangers on your way, just be there! Launching starts 9am sharp.

20th April 2007: The first launch for 2007 went off very well - thank you to all who attended. Some more good news, 'Alchemist' has donated a domain name and some email aliases to PARC. The web site can now be accessed by http://www.perthrocketclub.com/ Thank you very much Alchemist!

14th April 2007: FIRST LAUNCH FOR 2007 IS TOMORROW - YES, ITS STILL ON SO BE THERE!

21st February 2007: The Certification Information PDF is now on-line along with the Certification Application Form. You can also download them from the downloads page and also the 'climbing the ladder' page in the education center.

16th January 2007: Launch dates for 2007 are now available with the first launch for 2007 scheduled for April 15th.

14th January 2007: PARC will have a new members card as of tuesday with the parc symbol on it and it will be laminated. There will also be a two dollar flyers fee from now on at each meeting this - will be payable to Frank or Phil. The club will also send out three news letters over the course of the year the first one in march the secound in july and the third in november.

20th November 2006: There is a post flying season BBQ planned for 10th December at Wireless Hill park in Booragoon, starting at 11am. Please contact Frank on: PH: 9459-8609 or email: fne95467<at>bigpond.net.au to confirm your attendance so catering can be organised.

8th November 2006: THE 2006 FLYING SEASON IS NOW OVER. There will NOT be another launch until April 2007. It's been a great year with a number of new members joining the club. There has been some great launches and some very impressive rockets being flown this year and it looks like next year is going to be even better as some members step up to higher power rocketry. On behalf of the club, I would like to thank everyone that has attended a launch, but I would like to give a special thanks to Mark H. and Dave C. for going the extra yard or two. I might also mention Kevin S. who is the club president, for his continued perserverance in keeping PARC alive and also to Frank N. who also does a lot of work for the club.

This web site will continue to be updated from time to time during the off-season. And dont forget you can talk to Aussie rocketeers on the Australian Rocketry Forum if you wish (see links page) and also on rec.models.rocketry on the usenet.

Paul Collier
PARC HTML junkie

27th October 2006: THE LAST LAUNCH FOR 2006 IS THIS WEEKEND, SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER! There will NOT be another launch until April 2007 so this is your last chance to fly some rockets before the fire ban shuts us down. See the LAUNCH DATES page for details.

25th October 2006: This web site has a new URL - http://www.triaxproducts.com.au/parc/ - please bookmark the new URL because the old one will soon cease to work.

13th October 2006: A couple of things:

• The regulations for for model rocket motors has changed YET AGAIN <sigh>, but this time for the better - you no longer require police clearance to apply for a permit for composite engines so thats a saving of $40 and one less stuff around. The new application form is on the downloads page. The price has also gone up again...the permit now costs $17.50
• Rumor has it that there will be an end of season get-together (no flying, just socializing) - more details when I get them.