Black Rock Logistics 2004
General information on the Black Rock Desert - e.g., what to bring, what to be careful of, local conditions and infrastructure, etc. - can be found on the BlackRockLogistics page.
The launch is sponsored by the Arizona High Power Rocketry Association (AHPRA). They have a site you should probably check out: See their official web site for more information. YOU MUST REGISTER YOURSELF this year.
Rough Schedule
| Thursday 9/09 | Critical infrastructure convoy to Black Rock (500mi: 10 - 12 hour drive) leaving at 5:00am |
| Friday 9/10 | Setup all day |
| Saturday 9/11 | Setup and prep all day. Possible launch time if we're ahead of schedule: 12:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Sunday 9/12 | Planned morning launch of LV2 at 9:00am, last possible launch time of 4:00pm. Folks begin leaving for home. |
| Monday 9/13 | Most folks leave for PDX |
People, Cars and Trucks
People who are coming, how their coming, etc.
| Name | How | When Leaving PDX | When Leaving BRD | Can Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Beck | Car | Thu late morning, arv. Friday | Sunday afternoon | 2 more people |
| Justin Brown | Flying himself into Reno | ? | ? | ? |
| Steven Davis (Can't make it) | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Maggie & Brian Emery | Car | Thu afternoon | Sunday afternoon | -- |
| Andrew Greenberg | PSAS Truck | Thu morning | Monday Morning | PSAS stuff |
| Ted Havelka | Car | Thu morning | Sunday afternoon | 1-2 more people |
| Glenn & Trina LeBrasseur | Minivan | Thu morning | Monday morning | HF gear |
| Bart Massey | Fly into Reno | Thursday eve | Monday morning | -- |
| Brian O'Neel | PSAS Truck | Thu morning | Monday Morning | PSAS stuff |
| Amy O'Neel | Fly into Reno | Friday eve | -- | |
| Ian Osgood | Car | Thu morning | Sunday afternoon | 2-3 more people |
| Keith Packard | Fly into Reno | Thursday eve | Monday morning | -- |
| Matt Rupert | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| David & Holly Turner | Fly into Reno | Thu, arv Sat morning | Sunday 4pm | -- |
| Bruce Walter | SUV | Hayward,CA,Thu morning | Monday morning | 1 fm Reno or Haywd |
| Jimmy Ward | Flying into Reno | ? | ? | ? |
| Evan Waymire & Linda | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Peter Welte, Merissa, +2 | Car | Thu morning | Sunday afternoon | 1 fm PDX to Black Rock |
Who needs a ride:
| Name | How | When Leaving PDX | When Leaving BRD | Can Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamey Sharp & Sarah | ? | Thu morning | Sunday afternoon | -- |
| Tim | ? | Thu morning | Sunday/Monday | -- |
| Charles | ? | Thu morning | Sunday/Monday | -- |
| Heidi | ? | Thu morning (friday if possible) | Sunday | -- |
Things we have to bring (and who's going to bring it):
- Generator - Brian & Amy, PSAS Truck
- Bicycles - who ever
- Telescopes (Andrew)
- Launch Tower - PSAS Truck
- Awnings - PSAS Truck
- Food - everyone
- Tents and stuff - everyone
- Batteries - Andrew, PSAS Truck
- Tables and chairs - ???, PSAS Truck