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Planning a launch should involve specific review of | Planning a launch should involve specific review of safety requirements. This is not limited to HPR Launches. When you agree to conduct a launch in a school yard or sporting field, you are responsible for conducting the launch according to all applicable rules. A site survey can, for example, determine the maximum motor rating allowed to launch at a given site based on the maximum supported altitude of flight. This is dependent on the dimensions of the area, and on proximity to occupied structures and roadways. [[Launch_Site_Survey_and_Planning|more]] | ||
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There are several online tools I recommend for the simplicity and fairly high accuracy of mapping. Both Google Maps and Google Earth are free and work in a browser tab. They include areal views suitable for an accurate understanding of the area\. They also include measuring tools that are fairly easy to use. | |||
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Revision as of 02:19, 15 December 2022
Launch Site Survey and Planning
Planning a launch should involve specific review of safety requirements. This is not limited to HPR Launches. When you agree to conduct a launch in a school yard or sporting field, you are responsible for conducting the launch according to all applicable rules. A site survey can, for example, determine the maximum motor rating allowed to launch at a given site based on the maximum supported altitude of flight. This is dependent on the dimensions of the area, and on proximity to occupied structures and roadways. more
There are several online tools I recommend for the simplicity and fairly high accuracy of mapping. Both Google Maps and Google Earth are free and work in a browser tab. They include areal views suitable for an accurate understanding of the area\. They also include measuring tools that are fairly easy to use.
