Been flying since 1964 and love the sport. I'm 75 now and I plan on flying till I'm 110(my birthday Jan 10).
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Michael Upton
5 years ago
2 words Elon Musk.
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Kristi Draper
6 years ago
I think their reasons are greatly exaggerated. As someone who is involved with her husband in the SLRA, they seem like easy fixes. If the park has increased usage then set aside 1 weekend periodically for rocket use. Fire safety should never be in question as fire extinguishers should be mandatory at any launches. As for noise complaints, that is completely ridiculous. These small rockets "poof" for about 3 seconds, so unless they are flying high power, there is no loud noise. But that's just my opinion.
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Rob priddy
6 years ago
Amateur rocketry was a huge part of my youth on my way to becoming a full on airline pilot. I'm finding it again in my adulthood, but now threatened by baseless accusations in the face of a near perfect 30 year safety record. Not in my backyard, is an old drum. If the county don't want it, they had better help find an alternate location for them.
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Robert Sinitiere
7 years ago
If we do not continue teaching youngsters through, the United States WILL become a 3rd World nation.
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Larry Weibert
7 years ago
The hobby of rocketry has for decades been a great American hobby bringing children, parents and friends together and in many cases leading those young minds to the aerospace industry later in life. Please allow them the use of the park.
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Kirk Greenfield
7 years ago
It's a safe, controlled hobby. And one that inspires kids to advance into NASA and space exploration.
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Bill Rogers
7 years ago
This is a very safe activity! I remember doing this in my youth and passed this down to my son to participate. Shame on these officials! Parks are meant to be used by the public.
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Greg Martin
7 years ago
Save the program for the kids.
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Jon Fye
7 years ago
It was a model rocket build and launch when I was in 5th grade that inspired me to pursue a career in science and technology.
Now I work for Lockheed Martin Space and I am a quality control inspector for both manned and unmanned space flight.
I do a lot of STEM outreach, primarily rocket model builds for students.
Turning this group away from bear creek lake park, where they have been launching rockets and inspiring students to pursue STEM careers has me very disappointed.
Please re-consider, and allow this important and inspiring activity to continue at bear creek lake park long into the future.
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John King
7 years ago
Please allow continuation of CRASH and Scouts to use this site.
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Tyson Taylor
7 years ago
Perhaps look at a compromise rather than a ban? There are very few places to launch safely, by removing this site the number of launches in uncontrolled areas will increase.
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Doug Liles
7 years ago
Our youth deserve a place to learn about Aerospace.
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Jacci Mason
7 years ago
I'm a Scout leader and C.R.A.S.H. has been the only place I could find for launching real model rockets. Taking away a controlled environment may cause more people to launch rockets on their own, not learning as much about rockets, and potentially causing more damage and injuries. Public firework shows help minimize risk in the same way. Without rocket launches, the park would be just another state park and not stand out as a place worth driving an hour to. Before removing options, let's work together to find solutions.
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James Riccio
7 years ago
LET THE KIDS PLAY!
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Rita snyder
7 years ago
This place my grandson did when he was in cubscouts , it would be a shame not to have for future scouts in the future to have fun with there family and friends do not discontinue this event it would be a sad day for all scouts and rockets launchers thank you
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Becky Nakagawa
7 years ago
Mom of 4 kids. Cub Scout and Scouts BSA volunteer leader.
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Greg Card
7 years ago
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Keep flying! We need this type of support and activity to augment STEM programs. I had the opportunity to fly rockets as I child. Wound up working 5 space shuttle missions as a project engineer. This activity has a long lasting impact on our youth.
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Kelli Tompson
7 years ago
Our Cub Scout Pack launched rockets two different times with this group and safety was always at the forefront. Please do not eliminate the opportunity for kids to learn about model rocketry.
Been flying since 1964 and love the sport. I'm 75 now and I plan on flying till I'm 110(my birthday Jan 10).
2 words Elon Musk.
I think their reasons are greatly exaggerated. As someone who is involved with her husband in the SLRA, they seem like easy fixes. If the park has increased usage then set aside 1 weekend periodically for rocket use. Fire safety should never be in question as fire extinguishers should be mandatory at any launches. As for noise complaints, that is completely ridiculous. These small rockets "poof" for about 3 seconds, so unless they are flying high power, there is no loud noise. But that's just my opinion.
Amateur rocketry was a huge part of my youth on my way to becoming a full on airline pilot. I'm finding it again in my adulthood, but now threatened by baseless accusations in the face of a near perfect 30 year safety record. Not in my backyard, is an old drum. If the county don't want it, they had better help find an alternate location for them.
If we do not continue teaching youngsters through, the United States WILL become a 3rd World nation.
The hobby of rocketry has for decades been a great American hobby bringing children, parents and friends together and in many cases leading those young minds to the aerospace industry later in life. Please allow them the use of the park.
It's a safe, controlled hobby. And one that inspires kids to advance into NASA and space exploration.
This is a very safe activity! I remember doing this in my youth and passed this down to my son to participate. Shame on these officials! Parks are meant to be used by the public.
Save the program for the kids.
It was a model rocket build and launch when I was in 5th grade that inspired me to pursue a career in science and technology. Now I work for Lockheed Martin Space and I am a quality control inspector for both manned and unmanned space flight. I do a lot of STEM outreach, primarily rocket model builds for students. Turning this group away from bear creek lake park, where they have been launching rockets and inspiring students to pursue STEM careers has me very disappointed. Please re-consider, and allow this important and inspiring activity to continue at bear creek lake park long into the future.
Please allow continuation of CRASH and Scouts to use this site.
Perhaps look at a compromise rather than a ban? There are very few places to launch safely, by removing this site the number of launches in uncontrolled areas will increase.
Our youth deserve a place to learn about Aerospace.
I'm a Scout leader and C.R.A.S.H. has been the only place I could find for launching real model rockets. Taking away a controlled environment may cause more people to launch rockets on their own, not learning as much about rockets, and potentially causing more damage and injuries. Public firework shows help minimize risk in the same way. Without rocket launches, the park would be just another state park and not stand out as a place worth driving an hour to. Before removing options, let's work together to find solutions.
LET THE KIDS PLAY!
This place my grandson did when he was in cubscouts , it would be a shame not to have for future scouts in the future to have fun with there family and friends do not discontinue this event it would be a sad day for all scouts and rockets launchers thank you
Mom of 4 kids. Cub Scout and Scouts BSA volunteer leader.
Keep flying! We need this type of support and activity to augment STEM programs. I had the opportunity to fly rockets as I child. Wound up working 5 space shuttle missions as a project engineer. This activity has a long lasting impact on our youth.
Our Cub Scout Pack launched rockets two different times with this group and safety was always at the forefront. Please do not eliminate the opportunity for kids to learn about model rocketry.
This petition has my support!