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Texas
Launch Sites - Texas
Burn Ban Map
Model Rockets and Large Model
Rockets are Class 1, High Power Rockets are Class 2.
| July 2 - 6, 2009 |
LDRS @ Potter, NY |
| July 4, 2009 |
NHRC
@ JSC |
| July 11, 2009 |
Alamo
Rocketeers Class 1 Launch @ China Grove |
| July 11, 2009 |
DARS Business
Meeting @ Gladys Harrington Library |
| July 11, 2009 |
Challenger 498 Monthly Club Launch @ Roberts
Ranch in Needville |
| July 11, 2009 |
TH2 @ Hearne |
| July 18, 2009 |
DARSTAR
TNG Episode 2.0 (NAR regional meet) @ Frisco |
| July 18, 2009 |
AARG @
Bertram |
| July 18, 2009 |
NHRC
@ JSC |
| August 15 & 16, 2009 |
POTROCS Fun Fly @
Wayside, Tx |
| 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
flier
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, may be used, consistent
with the certification level
of the individual flier. Class 2, Maxiumum altidude 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 will be asked to 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 |
Current Weather |
FAA Waiver |
Impulse Limit |
Range Fees (may vary) |
Contact |
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31*25'51" N, 97*02'18" W, 372 feet |
Waco |
11,000/24,999 |
N |
MR:$7.50/day HPR:$10/day |
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| Bertram |
30*46.048'
N, 98*4.713'W, 1265 feet |
Burnet |
AARG |
Bertram |
5280 feet |
J |
Class 1 $7, Class 2 $10 |
Jeff Short |
|
33*01'29"N, 96*39'31"W, 530 feet |
Plano |
Model Rocket |
D |
None |
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29*56'28"N, 99*02'32"W, 1516 feet |
Center Point |
Model Rockets |
G |
None |
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29*23'03"N,98*20'19"W, 634 feet |
China Grove |
Class 1 |
G |
None |
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33*11'13"N, 96*46'30"W, 776 feet |
Frisco |
Model Rockets |
G |
None |
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30*39'22N, 97*22'23"W, 568 feet |
Granger |
6000 |
J |
$5 |
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31*00'31"N, 102*16'16"W, 2310 feet |
Girvin |
21,500' AGL |
N |
$5/day for
members |
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30*51'38"N, 96*37'18"W, 271 feet |
Hearne |
12,500/15,000 |
M |
$$$$$$ |
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|
30*36' 49" N, 97*29' 51" W, 650 feet |
Hutto |
4000/15,000 |
M |
$7-G&below, $10-H&above |
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29*33'30"N, 95*05'51"W, 16 feet |
Houston |
Class 1 |
G |
NHRC membership required |
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30*11'38"N, 99*00'24"W, 1788 feet |
Kerrville |
5000/8000 |
J |
None |
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29*21'06"N, 95*51'38"W, 75 feet |
Needville |
7000 |
I |
None |
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34*47'44"N, 101*35'40"W, 3430 feet |
Wayside |
25,000/50,000 |
N |
$$$$$ |
This is a Family
Friendly, Model Rocket, Large Model
Rocket and High Power Rocket
launch. The FAA waiver is 5,000 feet with call-ins to 8,000
feet. All Commercial and Homemade rocket motors up to J impulse
may be flown. No certifications or club affiliations are
required.
There are NO launch
fees.
This is NOT a NAR or TRA
launch so leave all their RED
TAPE at home. We have our
own RED TAPE but it has
nothing to do with rockets. All
participants, including spectators,
will be required to
sign a Liability Waiver and follow the ARSA
Safety Code . Flight cards will be used for
all flights. If you're not willing to take responsibility for
your own actions and accept the risks involved with amateur rocketry
then don't come to this launch. We will have 1/8", 3/16" &
1/4" launch rods, 1" x 6 foot standard launch rail, and 4 position, 12
volt launch controller. Some hybrid GSE may be available. Contact Art Applewhite (830)896-6331 if
you need any specialized launch equipment. The field is a large cow
pasture with no comfort
facilities within 10 miles, so plan accordingly. This
launch is NOT sanctioned
by NAR
or TRA and their HPR certifications will have no bearing on impulse
limit for individual fliers. The RSO
will be the sole authority on who flies what
at this launch and safety will
be the primary consideration. If you have
any questions about this, call me at (830)896-6331 and I will be happy
to explain this policy in detail. For up-to-the-minute info about
this launch and club events join the AmRocTex Yahoo Group will
have Road Runner and Estes single use motors at
reasonable prices. If you want a rocket kit at a 50% discount or you
need a rocket motor bigger than G impulse email me at rocket877@aol.com before the
launch. |
|
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 Art Applewhite (830)896-6331, rocket877@aol.com,
or join the Alamo Rocketeer Yahoo discussion group. |
|
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. I'll call the FAA waiver before each launch date
(7,000 feet altitude with one mile radius). The ground is
relatively flat with short grass, very few trees in the vicinity, and I
think the location is capable of flying up to I or J motors (but that's
yet to be determined). But for launching model rockets and
conducting NAR Sanctioned contests, I don't see how any model should
get lost at this location. David
Montgomery NAR
# 21853 SR., Team # 040, Challenger 498 Section NAR
adviser |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
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