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Launches
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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 affilations are
required. There are NO launch
fees.
This is NOT a NAR or TRA launch so leave all the RED
TAPE at
home. All
participants, including
all 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 rockety 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
flys 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 Groupwill
have Road Runner, Ellis Mountain 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. |
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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. There will be a B Streamer Duration Contest. 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. All are invited to Bubba's afterwards for lunch and to unwind. Bring friends. Bring rockets. Bring motors and let's launch. |
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Launches the first Saturday of the
month.
Sometimes referred to as Sunflower Ranch,
this field is I
capable. Waiver altitude for this field is 6000 feet. The field is open
pasture land that is usable year-round, but we fly from this field only
when the Hippodrome field is unavailable. The address is 4180 FM 1331.
The field is located south of road 1331 near Granger Lake. 9:00am until interest wains (usually until about 2:00 pm). If arriving late, you may wish to contact a member to assure satisfaction. Waiver: 6,000 feet. Power levels: This field is limited to anything that can launch from 100 feet, per the NAR safety code this allows a single J motor or complex I. Launch fees:AARG members: $5 all impulse levels. AARG members who perform range duty pay $3.00. Non-members: $5 all impulse levels FAMILY RATE: Children fly free with paying Parent. EDUCATIONAL GROUP RATE: If you have an educational group activity for participation at the launch, for special consideration please contact Mark Willett prior to Saturday at: vice.president@aarg.org |
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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 |
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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 flyers 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. Update: July 8, 2008 - Don Magness: July 19, 9am-2pm, Model rocket launch in Frisco. We're moving the launch up 2 hours to try and get some flying in before the hottest part of the day. |
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McGregor is just a few miles west of Waco,
centrally located within the state and relatively convenient to Dallas,
Fort Worth, Austin and Houston. Our McGregor site is “M” capable.
Waivers are for 10,000ft AGL, L3 flights are restricted to 8,000
AGL. We require Level 3 flyers to contact the launch director for
details or possible restrictions. NAR High Power Rocketry Safety
Code rules will be in effect at all launches held at this site. A
current NAR or TRA card will be required for high power flyers. |
 HOTROC
at Asa, Texas The field is
great. And, the 24,000 ft waiver is in place again for
this year.
Launch Fees: HPR adults - 10.00 one day per family, HPR adults - 15.00 two days per family, Low Power adults - 7.50, Low Power - FREE for kids, Observers - FREE. Expected Range Hours: Sat 8:00 AM to sundown, Sun 8:00 AM 5:00 PM HOTROC Launch Schedule , Info about Asa Launch site , Commercial Flight Card , Research Flight Card , Liability Waiver Charles Barnett, pres HOTROC |
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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 aplication. Here is a Map to the JSC Launch Site. See "http://nhrc.homestead.com" and "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NHRC-General" for details ... |
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Pecos County is now under a burn ban so all
launches are canceled until
the burn ban is lifted. See Burn Ban Map The waiver is now 24,500' AGL. Pads will be placed at 500' to accomodate up to M motors. If you plan to fly anything bigger please let us know. If you plan to fly a large or heavy project please bring a pad to handle it. Directions can be found here Come fly with us! Jim Ballard fyrechaser@cableone.net , or give me a call at 432-889-8718. |
