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SOAR Sub-Scale Rocket Build Details
**Created by Jamie Waters and Logan Sveum, hope this helps! **
Quick Word
Okay, so the purpose of this document I hope is blatantly obvious, but just in case I’ll go over a few
things and thoughts on the matter. So, we as SOAR want to begin the fabrication of our subscale
Rocket that will need to be flown for the NASA Student Launch Initiative (in which details can be found
in the update that was posted to the “important-messages” channel in slack, and just about anywhere
else). I say “need” to be flown because actually yes, we need to. NASA wants to see that our rocket
design is optimal, and will actually work. They want to see all this “before” we actually build our fullscale rocket and bring it out to the competition in Huntsville (makes sense). So that being said, we
want to begin building our Sub-Scale ASAP. This document is a means to get those who are interested
informed on some basic info about how we as SOAR go about building a rocket. Most of the
information about how to “actually” build a rocket will be hands on, and this document is only meant
in an informative sense mostly about how you get to where we build, when, why, blah blah. So more
bureaucratic than anything…sorry. But don’t you worry, if you decide you would like to help us, I
promise you’ll learn a lot from this subscale build, so much so that you’ll be able to build a level one
rocket and get certified! So off now and “learn you some stuff” about how to get started building
rockets.
Who
Rick Waters. He is the man who has been such a huge help to our organization for as long as I (Logan)
have been a member in SOAR. He is the guy who has taught me 99% of what I know about rockets, and
I know he’ll have a blast teaching you as well.
What
Sub-scale rocket yo. Yes, clearly this document is about building the sub-scale rocket, but beyond that
it is about how you can get involved with building rockets in general and ultimately SOAR’s full-scale
rocket this year for NASA.
vvvvvvv Go to the next page, there’s more! vvvvvvv
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When
July 23rd will be the first subscale build day starting at 10 AM and go into the afternoon. We want to
begin this build as soon as we possibly can. The quicker we can build our rockets for NASA, the more
time we can spend on the AGSE (Autonomous Ground Support Equipment). So please if you are
interested in building rockets come to a build day. This will not be the only build day, but the more you
come to the more you’ll learn.
Where
Rick’s warehouse (Directions below)! Clearly this isn’t on campus, I know. For a few reasons:
1. We currently don’t have our warehouse up and running. This is due to us JUST “really” getting
access to it about a month and a half ago. But of course, plans are to clean it out on Saturday
July 9th after the AGSE meeting! (If you are reading this after that date, then 1. I’m slow and lazy
and didn’t send it out to everyone before then or 2. You didn’t read this “important” document
RIGHT AWAY? Shame.)
2. Rick is a major asset to our team and his knowledge is indispensable. Making anything easier on
him is our goal. So the place he works during the day seems to be a wonderful place!
Directions:
Address: 10770 N 46th St, Tampa, FL 33617
Pictographic directions as if you were driving South on North 46th Street:
If you see this scenery below in figure 1, then you are approaching the Warehouse on the RIGHT!!
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Figure 1: North 46th Street, approaching from the north going south.
Below in figure 2 is where you will turn RIGHT.
Figure 2: The right turn into Ricks Warehouse.
Below in figure 3 is the entrance to the VA clinic where Rick works. The VERY first left is where you will
turn, then make another immediate left and park as shown (in the amazing circle) in figure 3.
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Figure 3: PARKING!!
Why
Well, you know…to build rockets? (Thought I should finish the “Who, What, When, Where, and
Why….”)
Other Information
If you know you are coming:
If you know you will be coming to the build day on July 23rd please write your name in this google doc
so we can get an idea of how many people are coming and driving arrangements.
When you get there:
After you have parked, walk west (further into the VA eye clinic) until you see a little ally way on your
left. You should have noticed in pulling in. In this ally way, you should see a wonderful tan Chrysler van.
Walk into this ally and on the left there should be a two doors and a garage door. Go to the door past
the garage door and knock.
Conclusion
I hope this document was somewhat helpful. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact
either of us (contact information below) about anything involving how to get there, rocket building,
you name it.
Have a great day/night/morning/siesta/Friday/whenever you read this message,
Logan Sveum
Phone: 863-370-2414
Email: [email protected]
Slack ID: @logansveum
Jamie Waters
Phone: 352-322-6104
Email: [email protected]
Slack ID: @jamiewatersusf