Driver on a Corner
Purpose
- Experience how the other half lives
and fulfill
your novice requirements
Schedule/Duration
- Any scheduled CVAR event - full day
Saturday or
Sunday
(Hallett by special arrangement)
What to Expect
- You will be a worker as well as an
observer. You'll
be teamed with and experienced worker so by the end of the day you
should know the "what, why and how" of the Flag and Control
(F&C) function, especially a corner station.
What to Bring
- A small back pack with leather gloves,
sunscreen,
drinking cup, sun glasses, binoculars, snacks (trail mix and the like),
Kleenex, insect repellant. A small cooler with any special cold drinks
you may want, a water cooler with ice will be provided. Also useful
towards the end of the day is a folding chair (quite comfortable
between sessions). A scanner, with a headset is very useful
as well, by listening to "control" you will gain a fuller knowledge of
what goes on behind the scenes to keep the event on schedule and the
activities that go on during a session (limited quantity of loaners
available). Scanner frequencies: TWS 151.6250 MHz, Hallett
157.6050 MHz.
What to Wear
- Long pants and shirt (cotton preferred, it
doesn't melt
like synthetics if you have to assist a driver or hot car). White is
not a requirement, avoid any of the flag colors - RED, GREEN, YELLOW -
you know why. Comfortable boots or closed toes shoes. Depending on the
season, rain suit or extra layers for wind protection. A wide brimmed
hat or a ball cap for sun protection as well.
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