diff --git a/data/dragon.rb b/data/dragon.rb
index 2c4ed2fe..95a2e464 100644
--- a/data/dragon.rb
+++ b/data/dragon.rb
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-{
+$dragon = {
   name: 'Dragon',
   active: 'true',
   sidewall_angle_deg: '15',
diff --git a/data/sites.rb b/data/sites.rb
index cbcc5338..b5f741da 100644
--- a/data/sites.rb
+++ b/data/sites.rb
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-{
+$sites = {
   test_locations: {
     name: 'Rocket Development Facility',
     city: 'McGregor',