Minutes of ERPS General Meeting #265
07 August 2003
The President called the meeting to order at 8:34 PM. Members present were
Rick Eversole, Sean Lynch, David Masten, Gayle & Gerald Nordley, Julie
Porter, Dan Solvin, Adrian Tymes, David Weinshenker and Chris Winter.
Paulette Leston also attended.
Reports and discussion on agenda items were as follows:
DOCUMENTATION
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Chris Winter
Nothing to report
INFOTECH
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Sean Lynch
Nothing to report
LIAISONS
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Michael Wallis
Nothing to report
LOGISTICS
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Sean Lynch
Nothing to report
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Michael Wallis
Nothing to report
TREASURER
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Rick Eversole
We have money.
CHIEF SCIENTIST
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Kevin Bollinger
Nothing to report
FLIGHT CONTROLS
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Dave Masten
Nothing to report
PROPELLANTS/SPARGER/FF
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Pierce Nichols
Dave W charged his Teacart FF apparatus with refrigerant and tested it.
Operation was partially successful; but only -28 F was attained. More
adjustment is needed to get down to the desired -40F temperature.
REGULATORY
AFFAIRS
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Dave Weinshenker
Nothing to report
SAFETY
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Dave Masten
Safety is AOK.
TESTING
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Dave Masten
Dave M reported on a set of problems, varying in urgency, that need to be
addressed at the Rocket Ranch. Some of them preclude further engine
testing.
* Vegetation around the propellant shed must be removed.
* A fire hydrant must be moved and fire hoses provided.
* Warning signs must be placed.
* A second eye-wash station must be installed.
Lower priority matters are to help Chuck Piper with a larger water tank
and new plumbing for it, and to clean up any garbage in or around the
facilities we use.
The long-delayed blockhouse construction and widening of the access road
also belong on this list.
**** PROJECTS
Composites
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Kevin Bollinger
Nothing to report
Gizmocopter
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Dave Masten
See Flight Controls, above.
KISS
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Dan Solvin
Nothing to report
POGO
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Dave Masten
Engine 01 is ready to receive catalyst. Tanks are in fabrication. Some
plumbing work and a bit of bracing on the structure are needed. The test
stand computer also needs some tweaking.
SMARTFLIGHT
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Dave Weinshenker
Launches are scheduled at Petaluma two weekends hence.
Spike
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Sean Lynch
Nothing to report
Meeting #265 adjourned at 8:55 PM. The next meeting will take place 21
August 2003 at Austin's, 1616 West El Camino Real, Mountain View. To reach
it, take 101 to Shoreline Blvd. Follow Shoreline west to El Camino Real.
Turn right and go past four streets. Mariposa is the fourth; Austin's is
right on the corner.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Winter
Secretary, ERPS
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