Tampa Bay Rocketry Association


Tripoli Prefect:

The official representative of the
Tampa Bay Rocketry Association, Inc.
Liaison between TRA and TBRA. TRA
certifications, ensure all TRA safety codes
are followed. 



John Kubalok
                863-289-0888

TBRA President:  

John Mackiewicz

   j​mackiewicz@tampabay.rr.com  
727-424-6327

TBRA Vice President:

Information for Groups
(required paperwork/fees)

Ed Wilk

727-247-5734

TBRA Secretary:

Memberships, FAA COA Holder,
Landowner Liaison, Website Submissions

Mike Nipper

  tampabayrockets@outlook.com

 

TBRA Treasurer

Rick Waters

rick@theo-group.com


TRA TAP Member​:

Level 3/ Complex Projects

TRA Certification Flights

Jim Harris

  rocketman@sprynet.com


TRA TAP Member:

Level 3/ Complex Projects

TRA Certification Flights

Jim Westjkwest@tampabay.rr.com
 

Launch Director:

Safety and Communications at all
TBRA Launches

  

Range Manager:

Works closely with the Launch Director
to assure equipment and safety standards
are met.

John Mackiewiczjmackiewicz@tampabay.rr.com

Range Safety Officer (RSO): 

Pre-flight inspections to assure flight
readiness of rockets.

Jim Harris

rocketman@sprynet.com


Range Safety Officer
(Alternate in Jim's absence)

Bill Klein

bill8972@gmail.com


Launch Control Officer (LCO):

Management of Flight Operations

Chris Bankston

cbankston@verizon.net


Launch Control Officer
(Alternate in Chris's absence)

Bill Kleinbill8972@gmail.com

NAR Advisor:
Liaison between NAR and TBRA.
NAR certifications, ensure all NAR safety
codes are followed.


Mike Nipper



tampabayrockets@outlook.com
863-221-1852




     



TBRA Contacts