Launches

Amateur Rocketeers of Texas Freedom Launch @ The Meek Ranch

Freedom launches follow the ARSA safety code. Children and rockets of all sized are welcome. No certifications are necessary or recognized. No club membership is necessary, just a desire to fly rockets safely. There are no Range Fees. You can fly any type rocket or motor including experimental motors. The only requirement is that it follows the ARSA safety code and the RSO approves it.
The impulse limit for the field is "J" and the FAA waiver is 12,500 feet with call-ins to 16,000 feet. The field is a treeless cow pasture and the closest comfort facilities are 10 miles away, Please dress appropriately. Boots, long pants and a long sleeve shirt are always a good idea. Bring sun block and lots of water to drink. This launch has NO insurance coverage and everyone, including spectators, must sign a Liability Waiver. To save time print the the waiver and fill it out at home and bring it with you to the launch. Launch cards will be used for each flight and will also be available at the RSO table. If you have any questions, please ask Art Applewhite, (830)896-6331

February 13, 2010	Alamo Rocketeers @ China Grove, Tx
February 13, 2010	Challenger 498 Monthly Launch @ Roberts Ranch in Needville, Tx
February 13, 2010 ???	TH2 @ Hearne
February 14, 2010	St. Valentine's Day
February 15, 2010	Presidents' Day
February 20, 2010	DARS @ Frisco, Tx
February 20 & 21, 2010	NHRC Hearts and Darts Open (NAR Meet) @ JSC
February 27 & 28, 2010 ???	WTR @ Girvin, Tx
February 27, 2010	Amateur Rocketeers of Texas Freedom Launch @ Meek Ranch near Kerrville, Tx
March 6, 2010	Alamo Rocketeers Cub Scout Launch @ China Grove, Tx
March 12-14, 2010	NARCON 2010 @ Worcester, MA
March 13, 2010	Alamo Rocketeers @ China Grove, Tx
March 20 & 21, 2010	POTROCS Fun Fly @ Wayside, Tx
May 29-31, 2010	NAR National Sport Launch (NSL 2010) @ Alamogordo, NM
June 10-15, 2010	TRA LDRS (Large Dangerous Rocket Ships) 29 @ Lucerne Dry Lake, in Lucerne Valley, CA.
July 30-August 6, 2010	NARAM-52 @ Pueblo, Co

Class 1, Model Rockets	Rockets are limited to 1,500 grams (3.3 Pounds) total weight and no more that 125 grams of propellant in commercially made and certified motors. No individual certifications are required. Some restrictions may apply however based on field size and other considerations.
Class 2, High Power Rockets	Rockets may be larger than 3.3 pounds total weight. The upper weight limit is determined by the motor used. The motors must be commercially manufactured and certified between "H" and "N" (great than 160 N sec and less than 40,960 N sec) impulse. Maximum altitude and impulse is determined by the FAA waiver in effect and field size. Individual fliers must be certified by NAR, TRA or CAR if the launch is hosted by one of these organizations. Some clubs allow model rockets to be flown at their high power launches but is best to check with club officers before showing up.
Research	Hosted only by TRA clubs. All fliers must be current TRA members and TRA High Power Rocketry Certified Level 2 or higher to fly research motors. Commercially manufactured motors may be used, consistent with the certification level of the individual. Class 2, Maxiumum altitude and impulse are determined by the FAA waiver. Some clubs allow unaffiliated and uncertified spectators at Research launches but it is best to check with club officers before showing up.
Freedom Launch	Family friendly, children of all ages are welcome. NO club affiliation or certifications needed. All rockets and motors appropriate to the field conditions and FAA waiver are acceptable. Both commercially manufactured and homemade motors are welcome. All flights must be approved by the Range Safety Officer (RSO). These launches are uninsured and each individual attending the launch must sign a liability waiver.
Meet or Competition	Rocket competitions sponsored by NAR clubs. The United States Model Rocket Sporting Code or "Pink Book" establishes the rules. Rockets are limited to 3.3 pounds propellant and "G" or less impulse. Meets can be classed as Local, Open, Regional or National depending on the scope of the meet, i.e. the number of participants and sections. Regular sport (non-competition) flying is usually allowed.

Name	Longitude, Latitude and Elevation	County	Club	Normal Launch Window	Current Weather	FAA Waiver	Impulse Limit	Range Fees (may vary)	Contact
Asa	3125'51" N, 9702'18" W, 372 feet	McLennan	HOTROC	Saturday & Sunday October - March	Waco	11,000/24,999	N	MR:$7.50/day HPR:$10/day	Charles Barnett
Bertram	3046.048' N, 984.713'W, 1265 feet	Burnet	AARG	1st Saturday, April-August	Bertram	5280 feet	J	Class 1 $7 Class 2 $10	Stu Barrett
Bob Woodruff Park	3301'29"N, 9639'31"W, 530 feet	Collin	DARS	???	Plano	Model Rocket	D	None	Jack Sprague
Chester's	2930'57"N,9827'31"W, 751 feet	Bexar	SARS	1st Wednesday	San Antonio	N/A	N/A	None	David Jones
China Grove	2923'03"N,9820'19"W, 634 feet	Bexar	Alamo Rocketeers	2nd Saturday	China Grove	Class 1	G	None	John Lee
Frisco	3311'13"N, 9646'30"W, 776 feet	Collin	DARS	3rd Saturday	Frisco	Model Rockets	G	None	Jack Sprague
Girvin	3100'31"N, 10216'16"W, 2310 feet	Pecos	WTR	4th Saturday & Sunday	Girvin	21,500' AGL	N	$5/day for members $10/day for non-members	Jim Ballard
Hearne Municipal Airport	3051'38"N, 9637'18"W, 271 feet	Robertson	TH2	2nd Saturday	Hearne	12,500/15,000	M	$$$$$$	David Bachelder
Hutto	3036' 49" N, 9729' 51" W, 650 feet	Williamson	AARG	1st Saturday, September-March	Hutto	14,000' AGL	M	$7 < H, $10 > G	Stu Barrett
Johnson Space Center	2933'30"N, 9505'51"W, 16 feet	Harris	NHRC	1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday	Houston	Class 1	G	NHRC membership required	Andy Eng
Meek Ranch	30 11'38"N, 99 00'24"W, 1788 feet	Gillespie	ART	4th Saturday February to September	Kerrville	12,500/16,000 MSL	J	None	Art Applewhite
Roberts Ranch	2921'06"N, 9551'38"W, 75 feet	Fort Bend	Challenger 498	2nd Saturday	Needville	7000 feet	G	None	Mike McClellan
Waxahachie	3223'32"N, 9647'40"W, 555 feet	Ellis	Midlothian Rocketeer Society/DARS	Unknown	Waxahachie	3000 feet	K	Unknown	Jack Sprague
Wayside	3447'44"N, 10135'40"W, 3430 feet	Armstrong	Potrocs	3rd Saturday, May - Oct	Wayside	25,000/50,000	N	$$$$$	Pat Gordzelik