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Texas Launch SitesTexas Burn Ban Map 

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
??? :a monthly club launch is usually scheduled but I haven't seen an official club announcement yet.
  Types of Rocket Launches
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.

  Texas Amateur Rocket Launch Sites - Burn Ban Map

Name

Longitude, Latitude and Elevation

County

Club

Normal Launch
Window
Current Weather

FAA Waiver

Impulse Limit

Range Fees (may vary)

Contact

Asa

31*25'51" N, 97*02'18" 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
30*46.048' N, 98*4.713'W, 1265 feet
Burnet
AARG
1st Saturday, April-August
Bertram
5280 feet
J
Class 1 $7
Class 2 $10
Stu Barrett

Bob Woodruff Park

33*01'29"N, 96*39'31"W, 530 feet

Collin

DARS

???
Plano

Model Rocket

D

None

Jack Sprague

Chester's
29*30'57"N,98*27'31"W, 751 feet
Bexar SARS
1st Wednesday
San Antonio N/A
N/A
None
David Jones

China Grove

29*23'03"N,98*20'19"W, 634 feet

Bexar

Alamo Rocketeers

2nd Saturday
China Grove

Class 1

G

None

John Lee

Frisco

33*11'13"N, 96*46'30"W, 776 feet

Collin

DARS

3rd Saturday
Frisco

Model Rockets

G

None

Jack Sprague

Girvin

31*00'31"N, 102*16'16"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

30*51'38"N, 96*37'18"W, 271 feet

Robertson

TH2

2nd Saturday
Hearne

12,500/15,000

M

$$$$$$

David Bachelder

Hutto

30*36' 49" N, 97*29' 51" W, 650 feet

Williamson

AARG

1st Saturday, September-March
Hutto

14,000' AGL

M

$7 < H, $10 > G

Stu Barrett

Johnson Space Center

29*33'30"N, 95*05'51"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

29*21'06"N,  95*51'38"W, 75 feet

Fort Bend

Challenger 498

2nd Saturday
Needville

7000 feet

G

None

Mike McClellan

Waxahachie
32*23'32"N, 96*47'40"W, 555 feet
Ellis
Midlothian Rocketeer Society/DARS Unknown
Waxahachie
3000 feet
K
Unknown
Jack Sprague

Wayside

34*47'44"N, 101*35'40"W, 3430 feet

Armstrong

Potrocs

3rd Saturday, May - Oct
Wayside

25,000/50,000

N

$$$$$

Pat Gordzelik


Click for China Grove, Texas ForecastAlamo RocketeersAlamo Rocketeers Model Rocket Launch @ China Grove, TX
 
from 10 AM until 2 PM

This is a model rocket launch hosted under the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code.  You don't have to be a club member to attend and participate and children are welcome.  The launch will be held in the Fireworks Safe Area just off Highway 87 East in China Grove.  There will be a prize awarded for the most successful flights during the launch.  For more information contact John Lee (210)844-5600,  john@jal3.net or join the Alamo Rocketeer Yahoo discussion group.
All are invited to Bubba's afterwards for lunch and to unwind. Bring friends. Bring rockets. Bring motors and let's launch.


 ART Click for Kerrville, Texas ForecastAmateur 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

Click for Needville, Texas ForecastChallenger498 Model Rocket Launch @ Roberts Ranch in Needville, Tx

16703 Hubenak Road,Needville, TX 77461

The time frame we can hold the launch is 10 AM - 3 PM or whenever interest diminishes.  Of course, we'll keep an eye out for any approaching precipitation in the area that may affect the go/no go status of these launch dates.  The ground is relatively flat with short grass, very few trees in the vicinity."  For more info contact Mike McClellan (m_superfly@hotmail.com)

Click for Frisco, Texas ForecastDARSDARS  Model Rocket Launch @ Frisco, TX

The launch site is located on a Frisco Parks Department field located north of the city. All launches are conducted with permission from the City of Frisco Parks Department and are subject to the rules and restrictions listed below:
1. The site is limited to model and mid power rocket flights only with total impulse not to exceed "G".
2. Rocket weight must not exceed 3.3 pounds.
3. Rockets can be flown only as part of a sanctioned DARS Launch or Outreach Activity.
4. NAR Model Rocket Safety Code rules will be in effect at all launches held at this site.
Launches will be free of charge to all fliers and open to any member of the general public who is willing to abide by all rules and regulations required by both the City of Frisco Parks Department and NAR.

Click for Waco, Texas ForecastHOTROCHOTROC High Power Launch @ Asa, Texas

The field is great. 24,000 ft waiver.  Launch Fees: HPR adults - $10 one day per family, HPR adults - $15 two days per family, Low Power adults - $7.50, Low Power - FREE for kids, Observers - FREE.
HOTROC hosts
independent high power launches at a very large field Asa (near Waco) Texas during the winter months.
 HOTROC Launch Schedule ,   Info about Asa Launch siteCommercial Flight Card ,  Research Flight CardLiability Waiver
 Charles Barnett, pres HOTROC

NHRCClick for Houston, Texas ForecastNHRC Class 1 Launch at JSC

We fly on the first, third and fifth Saturday of each month at the Johnson Space Center. It has an approximately 1.25 square mile wide open field with only a few trees. It's a great place to fly!  Access is granted via presentation of a NHRC gate pass at the Saturn Ln. guard house. After entering the gate, drive past the mighty Saturn 5 and  turn left into the driveway immediately after the first building  (this is building 14 and is approximately 1/4 mile from the guard house). Follow the driveway around to the back of the building and continue onto the driveway as it continues out into the field. Two groups fly in the field, R.C. airplanes and rockets. The R.C.ers ask that we drive to the left behind their flight prep area and avoid the concrete part of the road which they use for a runway. To get a gate pass you must be a member of NHRC. Our yearly dues are $15 for individuals or $20 for Families.
To join the club, just print out this APPLICATION and mail with a check made out to the address on the application.
Here is a Map to the JSC Launch Site.
See "http://nhrc.homestead.com" and "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NHRC-General" for details ...

TH2Click for Hearne, Texas Forecast Tripoli Houston #002 Launch Announcement "It doesn't rain at our launches, it rains on our launches".
Who? Tripoli Houston #002
What? 1 Day Launch
When? Saturday:Certified Commercial Motor Day Hours: 8:30AM to 5:00PM
Launch Sanctioning body: Tripoli Rocketry Association, fully insured
Where: Hearne Municipal Airport, Hearne TX. Map: http://www.tinyurl.com/bagtj
Set up will begin at 8:30AM. Please come and help!
We will be setting up the following: Low Power Pads and controller, H&I pads, J & K pads
The "L" and "M" pads will not be set up, unless requested. If you are flying a rocket with a motor in the L or M class please request the equipment ahead of time, or be willing to set it up prior to your launch.
Send all requests to netspec01@hotmail.com
There are several Motels in the Area.
Waiver: 12,500 feet, with call ins to 16,000.
Contact Info:  Eric Severson: netspec01@hotmail.com(cell, 817.491.0267)
Tripoli Houston will have launch equipment on hand to support any flight from ModRoc to High Power (no hybrid gse). We welcome all. Come out and join us for the fun. Should be a HOOT!
Quick Weather Check: http://www.tinyurl.com/8tyfx
Vendors: CLE Enterprises http://www.the-motorman.net/
Note: If you are planning to fly with us, please review the Tripoli High Power Safety Code. http://www.tripoli.org/documents/safety_code.shtml
If you are planning a TRA or NAR cert flight, make arrangements with NAR or TRA folks in advance. We try to take care of this for you, limited resources sometimes makes this a challenge.
Things to bring: 1) Shade, Shelter 2) Sunscreen 3) Lots of Water 4) Hat 5) Cell phone (please leave your number with LCO) this is a safety issue. We want to be able to find you in case of extended recovery times and heat issues. 5) Umbrella (very handy). 6) Light color cotton clothing. 7) Long Sleeves and Pants 8) Hiking Boots
About the field: 1) Camping is allowed, tents or RV. 2) Public restrooms are within walking distance. 3) Dump and fresh water utilities are available for RV campers. 4) There are restaurants in town.
Eric Severson, TRA#002 Launch Director, Contact: netspec01@hotmail.com

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