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November 19th 04, 08:48 PM

(Steve Robeson K4YZ) wrote in message ...
Subject: Near Space Science - was They just don't get it!
From: Mike Coslo
Date: 11/18/2004 7:42 AM Central Standard Time
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William wrote:
Mike Coslo wrote in message
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I still might.

- Mike KB3EIA -

Mike, be nice.

I think you have a good project, and cannot understand why all these
"movers and shakers" of RRAP keep poo-pooing the idea. Maybe they are
paper tigers, code-tape Extra's, or just plain old windbags
themselves. Anyway, you have several of them in your backyard and I
haven't seen a single one throw in with you yet (but then I haven't
read all of the blabbering). Speaks volumes.

What speaks volumes is that you, Brain, in one breath make an accusatory
statement, then immediately excuse yourself with ..."(but then I haven't read
all of the blabbering)".

My best advice is to associate the project with a Scouting
Troop/Venture Crew, or H.S. honors science class, etc, find a handful
of sponsors (easier when you have the scouting affiliation), and find
some motivated no-code Techs who aren't afraid of a challenge, or
maybe don't know enough to get out of the way.

A good idea, Brian. I've made a few presentations on other subjects
with the scouts, and it has been a lot of fun.

Started off strong, reasonable suggestions, followed up with sleights and
insults.

FWIW, the military has standing orders to assist the Scouts wherever
they can.

That I did not know.

As they do for Civil Air Patrol, JROTC, ROTC, and a handful of other civic
minded programs.

They might be helpful in many ways, from lodging to launch
location to weather support. You could make a request to the Air
Force Weather Agency to have a Support Assistance Request (SAR) in
place to run the trajectory model and predict the final resting place
of your package (you supply launch time and ascent/descent rates),
preposition your recovery team in that vicinity, then adjust as
real-world conditions dictate.

This is a gold mine of a post, Brian. Thanks much!

It would have been had he been able to start it off without being
insulting and demonstrating his arrogance. He cudda been a contender. He had
to be condescending, instead.

73

Steve, K4YZ

Didn't this guy promise not to address me until Dayton?

I sure wish he could keep his word just once.

bb