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by Greg Dietlein
Sun Jan 11, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: The CAR-ACF welcomes a new club.
Replies: 0
Views: 12759

The CAR-ACF welcomes a new club.

Hi all, It is a great honour to announce that the CAR-ACF has approved the Timmins Area Model Rocketry Association (aka TAMRA) in Timmins Ontario as a new affiliated club. This is the 3rd new club during Pierre's term as president. Greg Parent has been a great point person in Ontario and his effort ...
by Greg Dietlein
Fri Dec 26, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: CAR-ACF Elections
Replies: 0
Views: 12980

CAR-ACF Elections

On behalf of the CAR-ACF, I would like to wish everyone well this holiday season. I am looking forward to the 2015 rocketry season. Some cool projects are already on the horizon. We are running a bit behind on elections this year. This year's election officer will be Tim Rempel. Nominations will nee...
by Greg Dietlein
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: CAR-ACF Motor Testing and L4CC appointments
Replies: 0
Views: 14151

CAR-ACF Motor Testing and L4CC appointments

We regret to announce the departure of Greg Mills and Tom Raithby as heads of CAR-ACF's Level 4 Certification Committee and the CAR-ACF's Motor Testing Committee respectively. Greg M has done an outstanding job as the head of the L4CCs. His rocketry experience and knowledge brought so much to the ta...
by Greg Dietlein
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: A new CAR-ACF affiliated club/Un nouveau club CAR-ACF
Replies: 0
Views: 13758

A new CAR-ACF affiliated club/Un nouveau club CAR-ACF

On behalf of the CAR-ACF, I wish to welcome the Airdrie Space Science Club (ASSC) as the CAR-ACF's newest affiliated club. They are located in Alberta. You can visit their website at: Website: http://members.shaw.ca/frank.gibney/rocketry/index.html Greg Dietlein CAR-ACF Vice president. Un nouveau cl...
by Greg Dietlein
Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:59 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Video Goggles/Lunettes vidéo
Replies: 0
Views: 14130

Video Goggles/Lunettes vidéo

Recently question of the use of video goggles has been brought forth by several people from 3 separate regions. Many questions remain to be answered regarding the use of video goggles by a flier of a rocket at a CAR-ACF high power launch. At present there are no protocols for this. Further and most ...
by Greg Dietlein
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: Inquiries
Topic: CAR Insurance and Model Rocket activity
Replies: 3
Views: 19655

Garth, The problem is cost. Currently the CAR-ACF is revenue neutral. We can't give it away and take a loss. See our Quandary? The ONLY way we can get there is build membership IMO. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to lose money on route. It took forever to get a policy. We have grown a littl...
by Greg Dietlein
Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:21 pm
Forum: Inquiries
Topic: HPR Demo at an Airshow
Replies: 10
Views: 32063

Glad you understand Layne. The average flier is unaware of how precarious our hobby is from a regulatory point of view. Managing it in a cautious manner has brought massive benefits to us. There is no doubt in the view of the powers that be that this is the best way to proceed. BTW We are the CAR-AC...
by Greg Dietlein
Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Inquiries
Topic: HPR Demo at an Airshow
Replies: 10
Views: 32063

I spoke to Pierre today and here is the CAR-ACF position. The CAR-ACF does not participate in this type of event. CAR certification may not be used as it is contingent on it being a CAR-ACF authorized event. The liability is simply too great. Any participation can only be outside of the CAR-ACF. By ...
by Greg Dietlein
Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Inquiries
Topic: HPR Demo at an Airshow
Replies: 10
Views: 32063

The first thing you need is to contact the CAR-ACF president. A CAR-ACF RSO will be required.

All the points being raised here should be put to the president and an RSO.

I suggest contacting Pierre.
by Greg Dietlein
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Merci et au revoir/Thank you and goodbye
Replies: 0
Views: 14723

Merci et au revoir/Thank you and goodbye

(English follows) Mon mandat en tant que président du CAR-ACF est terminé et je dois dire que c'était un vrai plaisir de pouvoir travailler pour notre communauté une fois de plus. J'ai été choyé cette fois-ci, des leaders de comité travaillant dur, un conseil d'administration et un exécutif dévoués,...
by Greg Dietlein
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:11 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: CAR-ACF Elections
Replies: 0
Views: 14279

CAR-ACF Elections

Hi all, Elections have come and gone. Most of us ran again and I am glad to see you on board. For those who are stepping away, thanks so much for your service. Volunteer groups run on people like you and your service to the CAR-ACF is greatly appreciated. I want to extend a special round of applause...
by Greg Dietlein
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: CAR-ACF Elections Officer
Replies: 0
Views: 14331

CAR-ACF Elections Officer

The CAR-ACF is continuing to grow and given this, I felt the need for a dedicated elections officer was needed. The BOD have approved Kevin Drayson for this position. Kevin is a person of high integrity, honesty and commitment. He has demonstrated the qualities that make him ideal for this position ...
by Greg Dietlein
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: TSR Committee
Replies: 0
Views: 14580

TSR Committee

Given the growth in HP rocketry and advancements in complex technologies, I am announcing the creation of the T.S.R. Committee. The committee has been created to oversee and co-ordinate "Technical Safety Reviews". I would like to thank Kevin Drayson for excepting the position of Committee chairman. ...
by Greg Dietlein
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Interim Prairie Representative
Replies: 0
Views: 14228

Interim Prairie Representative

I am pleased to announce that Curtis Peyson has accepted an interim appointment as the CAR-ACF Director for the Prairie Region. Curtis is an active rocketeer (Level 4) from the Winnipeg area. He will certainly be a great rep.


Welcome aboard Curtis.


Greg Dietlein
CAR-ACF President
by Greg Dietlein
Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Problems with email
Replies: 0
Views: 13476

Problems with email

The CAR-ACF has become aware that people have been attempting to contact members of the Board and the Executive as well as myself and have not been getting a response. I wish to apologize for this. As yet we don't know why by it is being looked in to. If you do try and don't hear back, please feel f...