Use this as a template for a launch. Each run (launch1, launch2…) gets its own ticks. See the format guide for more.
1. Preparation
Confirm launch window with the range officer
Weather check: wind below 15 kt
Team briefing done
Roles assigned
Abort procedure reviewed
2. Vehicle
Batteries charged to 100%
Payload secured
Fasteners torqued
Cable ties checked
Recovery system armed
3. Comms
Radio check on channel 4
Backup radio check
Ground station receiving telemetry
If any comms check fails, stop and resolve before continuing.
4. Launch
Area clear, final call made
Countdown started
Liftoff time recorded
Run this on the ground station to start logging (shown for reference, not tickable):
./telemetry --log launch.csv
5. After launch
Vehicle recovered
Telemetry log saved
Debrief notes written