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Last Updated April 07, 2013
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Launch Windows Online Your Calendar of Upcoming Rocketry Happenings Events held by any recognized model or high power rocketry group may be listed in Launch Windows Online. This version updated April 07, 2013National Events:
Colorado
Date: May 25th - 27th 2013 Location Pueblo, CO Event: NATIONAL SPORT LAUNCH 2013 Class of Event: National Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: S.C.O.R.E. Contact: Max Exline NSL2013.ORG@GMAIL.com Waiver: Notes: http://www.nsl2013.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________Ohio
Date: July 20-26, 2013 Location Aurora, OH Event: NARAM-55 Class of Event: National Meet Contest Events: 1/8A PD (MR), 1/4A HD, 1/2A ALT, A PAYLOAD ALT, A RG, B SD, C DEG ALT, SCALE, R&D Sponsor: MTMA - Mantua Township Missle Agency - Section #606 Contact: Bob Ferrante robert.1.ferrante "at" gmail.com 330-342-0866 Waiver: None Notes: Also hosting the FAI Team Try outs on Saturday, and Sunday. Sport Launch Saturday, Sunday, and all week. - No HPR. Please visit the NARAM web site for further information about the field at http://www.naram.org ___________________________________________________________________________NAR Sanctioned Competitions:
Maryland
Date: June 15-16, 2013 Location Mt. Airy, MD Event: ECRM-40 Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: 1/4A HD, A RG, 1/8A PD MR, B SD, SpSc
Sponsor: NARHAMS Contact: Jim Filler zog139@yahoo.com 301 524 4447 Waiver: Notes: Picnic on the field Sunday. Theme: wear your cowboy hat! http://www.narhams.org ___________________________________________________________________________Michigan
Date: April 13th and 14th, 2013 Location Muskegon, MI Event: Mad Anthony Regional - North (MAR-N) Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: B Streamer Duration (9) 1/8th A Parachute Duration MR (11) A Rocket Glider Duration (20) 1/4 A Helicopter Duration (20) A Payload Altitude - Altimeter (16) Open Spot Landing (4) Sponsor: Southwest Michigan Association of Spacemodeling Hobbyists (SMASH) Contact: Jay Calvert jay@impulse-buys.com 2696949618 Waiver: 15000 AGL Notes: See http://www.smashrocketry.org for more information, maps, and directions ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: May 18th and 19th, 2013 Location Muskegon, MI Event: Mad Cow Regional Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: B Streamer Duration (9) 1/8th A Parachute Duration MR (11) A Rocket Glider Duration (20) 1/4 A Helicopter Duration (20) A Payload Altitude - Altimeter (16) Open Spot Landing (4) Sponsor: Southwest Michigan Association of Spacemodeling Hobbyists (SMASH) Contact: Pamela Gilmore psgilmore@gmail.com 2317550652 Waiver: 15000 AGL Notes: See http://www.smashrocketry.org for more information ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: June 8th and 9th, 2013 Location Muskegon, MI Event: SMASH BASH Regional Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: B Streamer Duration (9) 1/2 A Altitude (9) C Dual Egg Loft Altitude (30) E Streamer Duration (12) A Payload Altitude (16) Open Spot Landing (4) Sponsor: Southwest Michigan Association of Spacemodeling Hobbyists (SMASH) Contact: Robert Alway robertalway@charter.net 2696923743 Waiver: Notes: We will be using theodolites for this meet. See http://www.smashrocketry.org for more information ___________________________________________________________________________Ohio
Date: April 13-14, 2013 Location Aurora, OH Event: Akron-Cleveland Regional Meet 2013 Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: B SD MR, A Payload, A R/G, 1/4A HD, 1/8A PD MR Sponsor: MTMA Contact: Wolfram von Kiparski astronwolf@windstream.net 4402798117 Waiver: Notes: Rain date: April 20-21, 2013 A Payload will be optically-tracked (no altimeters) and will be flown during the early afternoon on the Saturday of the meet. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 4-14-2013 Location Plain City, OH Event: Roger Porter Memorial Open Meet 57 Class of Event: Open Meet Contest Events: Pred. Dur. B SD (MR) 1/2A HD B B/G Dur. Sponsor: Columbus Society for the Advancement of Rocketry (CSAR, # 113) Contact: Larry B. Rice Larryr33323@yahoo.com 614-268-4233 Waiver: LMR Only Notes: Starts at Noon Hickory Ridge Road, 1/4 mile off of St. Rte. 42, 2 miles _north_ of Plain City, OH $2.00 entry Fee ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: June 8-9, 2013 Location Aurora, Oh Event: Ray Harmon Memorial Regional 2013 Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: A Rocket Glider Duration Random Duration C Dual Eggloft Altitude (altimeter) Sport Scale Sponsor: MTMA Contact: Mike Nowak mikemnowak@gmail.com 2163379537 Waiver: Notes: Field is Harmon Flying Field in Aurora, Ohio, site of NARAM-55. Flying begins at 10AM each day. Scale model checkin for judging is Saturday. Please check the mtmarocketry.org website for last minute changes and directions to the field. ___________________________________________________________________________Pennsylvania
Date: May 18-19, 2013 Location Grove City, PA Event: Steel City Smoke Trail 13 Class of Event: Regional Meet Contest Events: 1/4A HD, 1/2A RG, B SD, STA 225m(altimeter), Classic Model Sponsor: Pittsburgh Space Command (PSC) #473 Contact: Rod Schafer rschafer41@comcast.net 724-822-3027 Waiver: 8700' AGL Notes: For more information and registration form, please go to http://www.psc473.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: May 25, 2013 Location Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA Event: SPAAR Local, Sanction No. 1008-13L Class of Event: Local Meet Contest Events: 1/4A Hd, 1/4A SD Multi, Set Dur (30sec) Sponsor: SPAAR #503 Contact: Glenn Feveryear feveryear1@verizon.net 410-838-6928 Waiver: Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________Sport Launches and Club Events:
Alabama
Date: Third Saturday of Every Month Location Birmingham, AL Event: Sport launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Birmingham Rocket Boys Contact: Suzy Kraft skraft2462@gmail.com 205-541-2929 Waiver: 2500 Notes: Micromaxx thru K welcome, however, pre-coordination for J and up flights is appreciated. BRB launches are family events. Please see our web page at for launch times, locations and maps. All TARC teams welcome for practice/qualifying flights. Level 1 & 2 certifications available. http://www.birminghamrocketboys.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: see web site Location Huntsville, AL Event: HARA Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Huntsville Area Rocketry Association (HARA) #403 Contact: Ray Cole dkrc21739@hughes.net 256-278-4652 Waiver: 10k agl Notes: A thru M welcome, however, pre-cordination for L and M flights is requested. HARA launches are family events. Please see our web page at http://www.hararocketry.org for launch times and maps. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: August 10th Location Manchester, AL Event: HARA & MC2 August Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HARA Contact: daniel cavender daniel.p.cavender@gmail.com 256-759-0461 Waiver: Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________Arizona
Date: Alternating Saturdays & Sundays - See Web site Location Tucson, AZ Event: SARA Club Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Southern Arizona Rocketry Association (SARA) Contact: Steve Lubliner STEPHENLUBLINER@compuserve.com (520) 390-2699 Waiver: 4,500' to 6,500' AGL Notes: SARA was formed in 1994 for those in southern Arizona (e.g. Tucson and the rest of the state south of the Gila River). Our goal is to promote model and high power rocketry, educate ourselves and the public, and to have fun. We have members with a wide range of interests and skill levels. Some are beginners building their first model rockets and several are participating in high power rocketry (HPR). For launch information, visit http://sararocketry.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_conte nt&view=article&id=48&Itemid=55 ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Second Saturday of each month except June and July Location Rainbow Valley, AZ Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Superstition Spacemodeling Society (SSS) NAR #506 Tripoli #47 Contact: Maurice (Moe) Bertrand aeromoe@aol.com 623-687-0174 Waiver: 6500 AGL - call ins to 11000 AGL Notes: Flight times are from 8:30am-1pm. BYO launch pad and controllers. $5 range fee. 1/8A-O impulse, with capabilities of NAR/TRA Level 1,2,3 Certifications. For more info please visit http://www.sssrocketry.org ___________________________________________________________________________California
Date: Multiple dates, see web page Location Livermore, CA Event: TARC & Club launches. Special events always welcome. Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Livermore Unit of National Association of Rocketry, sect# 534 Contact: David Raimondi d.raimondi@sbcglobal.net 408.742.5173 Waiver: 1500 ft Notes: http://www.LUNAR.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Last Sunday of each month Location Temecula, CA Event: TRG Monthly Model Rocket Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Temecula Rocket Group, NAR #690 Contact: Richard Dierking redierking@hotmail.com (951) 757-2045 Waiver: Notes: TRG conducts monthly launches at Temecula, Murrieta or Lake Elsinore schools. Launches are held the last Sunday of the month from 9:00 AM to Noon. www.temecularocket.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Second Saturday of every month Location Lucerne Valley, CA Event: ROC Monthly Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Rocketry Organization of California (ROC) Contact: Rick Dickinson rtd@notesguy.com 818-481-5184 Waiver: 7,000\' AGL with call-in windows to 19,000\' AGL Notes: Launch Calendar for 2011: Oct 8-9 (ROCtober IV), Nov 11-13 (ROCstock 34), Dec 10. All launches are family-friendly and open to the public. Portable toilets are provided at all ROC launches. Launch fees are $10/day (or $25 for all 3 days of ROCstock events) for non-members, $1/day per kid for scout and youth groups. ROC members fly free (membership is $60/year). NAR and Tripoli Level 1 & Level 2 HPR certifications and L2 tests available at every launch. We always have plenty of cert flight witnesses on hand, and have several L3CC and TAP members available if you're looking to start working towards your Level 3 certification. ( See the ROC web site for contact information.http://www.ROCstock.org ) Model & HPR motor and kit vendor on-site at every launch. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: See website for dates and times. Location Irwindale, CA Event: Model Rocket Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKET ASSOCIATION Contact: Martin Bowitz mebowitz@earthlink.net 714-529-1598 Waiver: Notes: See SCRA website for dates. Launches run from 8 am until noon, so arrive early. Note 500 gram CA Model Rocket liftoff weight (until we get that law changed). Launch procedure, flight cards and other information are on the SCRA website. http://home.earthlink.net/~mebowitz/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: See website for 2013 dates and times. Location Irwindale, CA Event: Model Rocket Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKET ASSOCIATION Contact: Martin Bowitz mebowitz@earthlink.net 714-529-1598 Waiver: Notes: See SCRA website for dates. Launches run from 8 am until noon, so arrive early. Note 500 gram CA Model Rocket liftoff weight (until we get that law changed). Launch procedure, flight cards and other information are on the SCRA website. http://home.earthlink.net/~mebowitz/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Sunday, March 17, April 28, September 29, 2013 Location Lucerne Valley, CA Event: Model Rocket Sport Launch at Lucerne Dry Lake Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKET ASSOCIATION Contact: Martin Bowitz mebowitz@earthlink.net 714-529-1598 Waiver: Notes: See SCRA website for dates. SCRA launches at Lucerne Dry Lake run from 6 am until noon or when winds become prohibitive, so arrive early. Note 500 gram CA Model Rocket liftoff weight (until we get that law changed). Directions and other information are on the SCRA website. http://home.earthlink.net/~mebowitz/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Third Saturday of every month Location Mountain View, CA Event: Monthly LUNAR launch - NASA Ames Research Center Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Livermore Unit of the National Assn. of Rocketry (LUNAR), section #534 Contact: Dave Raimondi president@lunar.org 408.742.5173 Waiver: 1,000 AGL Notes: http://www.lunar.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 1st Saturday, November through May Location 20 miles east of Stockton on Hwy 4, CA Event: Monthly LUNAR HP launch - Snow Ranch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Livermore Unit of the National Assn. of Rocketry (LUNAR), section #534 Contact: Dave Raimondi jack@arapress.com 408.742.5173 Waiver: 15,000 MSL Notes: The first and last launches of the season are completely dependent on field conditions. We can't fly if it's too dry. Always call the hotline, (925) 443-8705, before coming out. ___________________________________________________________________________Colorado
Date: First Sunday and third Saturday every month Location Lakewood, CO Event: C.R.A.S.H. Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Colorado Rocketry Association of Space Hobbyists (CRASH), NAR 482 Contact: Ron Coffee ron_coffee@hotmail.com 303-756-5689 Waiver: Notes: Colorado Rocketry Association of Space Hobbyists (C.R.A.S.H.) Sport launches are held year round on the first Sunday and Third Saturday of each month at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, CO. The Sunday launches start at 12:00, and the Saturday launches start at 10:00 AM. Flights are limited to 3.3 lbs. liftoff weight and 125 gm. Propellent weight. Everyone is welcome to participate. For more information, see http://www.crashonline.org/launch_info.html ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First and/or Second Saturday of every month Location Pawnee National Grasslands, CO Event: Regular Club Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Northern Colorado Rocketry Club, NAR565/TRA 72 Contact: Joe Hinton iflyrockets@yahoo.com Waiver: 12,000 ft AGL at Atlas, 20,000 ft AGL at North Notes: NCR is fortunate to have two excellent launch sites. NCR's North site is one of the premier launch sites in the West. With its location in the middle of 150 square miles of gently rolling prairie, and boasting a 20,000 ft AGL waiver, NCR uses this site for 1/4A thru O powered flights on second Saturdays, spring thru fall. NCR's Atlas sites features a paved road leading to a concrete launch pad in the middle of 4 square miles of treeless public land. The area is conducive to launching 1/4A thru J motors, or K motors with advanced notice. NCR uses the Atlas site on the first Saturdays and mostly during the winter. For more information and the launch schedule, see http://www.ncrocketry.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First and Thrid Saturday of every month Location Pueblo, CO Event: Model and High Power Rocket Flying Days Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Southern Colorado Rocketeers NAR Section #632 Contact: BEN WHITFIELD 719-485-3314 OR 719-251-5989 Waiver: 8,000 AGL Notes: Model and High Power rocket flying on the First and Third Saturday of the month on the Hudson Ranch located 9.5 miles SW of Pueblo, CO on Colorado Highway 78 (Beulah Highway). FAA Waiver to 8,000 Feet AGL 13,500 MSL. Suggested "Day Fee" donation of $1 for model rocket flyers and $5 for High Power flyers who are not members of SCORE. http://www.scronline.net ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Fourth Saturday of every month Location Colorado Springs, CO Event: COSROCS Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Colorado Springs Rocket Society (COSROCS) NAR Section 515 Contact: Warren Layfield 719-332-6800 or 719-237-4375 Section515@Juno.Com Waiver: Notes: Colorado Springs Rocket Society (COSROCS) hosts a open public launches every month, year-round at Challenger Middle School for model rockets under 1 lb. Launches start at 9 00am. There are no launch fees. Please visit our website for further information and directions - http://www.cosrocs.org ___________________________________________________________________________Connecticut
Date: Third Saturday of the month Location Sterling, CT Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: CATO (581) Contact: Al Gloer president@catorockets.org 860.563.1717 Waiver: 6K AGL Notes: Each launch may have a local meet plus a club specific non-sanctioned contest. Time is 9 45-3 00 http://www.catorockets.org/launchschedule.php ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 3rd Saturday of the Month Location Durham, CT Event: CATO Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: CATO #581 Contact: Club Officers Info@catorockets.org (641) 715-3900 Ext 51475# Waiver: 2,000' AGL Notes: As per request posted on TRF, this is an update/replacement fot our club record. http://www.catorockets.org/launchschedule.php ___________________________________________________________________________Florida
Date: Third Saturday of each month (execpt DEC) Location Palm Bay, FL Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Spaceport Rocketry Association (SRA) Contact: Gary Dahlke rocket1@palmnet.net 321-634-5102 Waiver: 10,000 ft. AGL Notes: Informal altitude competitions held each month for club records only. Requires commercially manufactured altimeter. Altitude categories available A through O. See website for details. Launches held in expansive undeveloped area of Palm Bay. http://www.spaceportrocketry.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 3rd Saturday each month Location Plant City, FL Event: TTRA Monthly Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Tripoli Tampa Rocketry Association Contact: Robert Synoski prefect@ttra.ws 727-527-7696 Waiver: 12,000 ft MSL Notes: Tripoli sanctioned event, 1/2-A thru M class motors, contact prior to use of K & greater. All flyers welcome, NAR, Tripoli, & non-members. Small launch fee for landowner. Excellant field, 600+ acre, mostly tree-less. No food/water vendor on site, restrooms available. http://www.ttra.ws ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 1st Saturday of each month Location Orlando, FL Event: ROCK (NAR Section 622) monthly launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Rocketry of Orlando's Community Kids Contact: Club Officers contact@r-o-c-k.org Waiver: Notes: Area TARC teams are encouraged to attend for practice launches and consult with Section mentors. Use the 'contact us' form on the web site if you have any questions. Webpage: http://www.r-o-c-k.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First Saturday of every month Location Davie, FL Event: Broward Area Rocketry General Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Broward Area Rocketry Society NAR Section # 717 Contact: Marc Schlesinger info@narbars.org 954-922-8627 Waiver: Notes: Please see http://narbars.org for further information ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Second Saturday of every month Location Cape Coral, FL Event: FLASH monthly model rocket launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: FLASH, Section 688 Contact: Danny Rodriguez danny@rocketsrus.com 239-887-7258 Waiver: n/a Notes: FLASH is a family friendly group of model rocketry enthusiasts that meet every month to fly class one rockets. There is no waiver available. Please feel free to contact Danny of Harold for information. http://www.flashrocketry.com ___________________________________________________________________________Georgia
Date: Third Saturday of Every Month Location Newington, GA Event: Savannah Hilton-Head Area Rocketry Club (SHARC) Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Savannah Hilton-Head Area Rocketry Club Contact: Chuck Walden waldonia@hotmail.com 912-727-4417 Waiver: 10,000 ft AGL Notes: http://www.flysharc.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: See Web Page Location Roswell, GA Event: SoAR Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Southern Area Rocketry (SoAR) #571 Contact: Roy Green comments@soar571.com 770 569 9263 Waiver: Notes: http://www.soarrocketry.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________Illinois
Date: 3rd Sunday of the Month Location Glendale Heights, IL Event: Northern Illinois Rocketry Association (NIRA) Monthly club launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Northern Illinois Rocketry Association, section #117 Contact: Rick Gaff, secretary@nira-rocketry.org, (630) 936-7747 Waiver: Notes: http://www.nirarocketry.org/Northen_Illinois_Rocketry_Ass ociation/Club_Launches.html The field we use is part of the Dupage County Forest Preserve system. FAA Notification is always in effect. "Mis-fire Alley" system is used so you can bring your own launcher, but if you don't have one, don't worry! Members love to share their systems! Come join us!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month Location Champaign, IL Event: Central Illinois Aerospace Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Central Illinois Aerospace Section #527 Contact: Greg Smith operations@ciarocketry.org 217-840-1678 Waiver: 3250 AGL Notes: We normally launch at Dodds Park in Champaign from 1 to 6 pm. The maximum motor size there is H. A few times a year we will hold high power launches at an alternate site with a waiver to 10000 MSL. Our launches are open to everyone. http://www.CIARocketry.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: October 14, November 11 Location Marengo and Woodstock, IL Event: Fox Valley Rocketeers Monthly Club Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Fox Valley Rocketeers Contact: Mark Bundick mbundick@earthlink.net 815-337-9068 Waiver: Notes: The Fox Valley Rocketeers monthly launches are open to all rocketeers. We run a "Misfire Alley" range, so bring your own launch equipment, but we have plenty of launchers to share if yours is unavailable. Please check the club website for starting times and updates based on weather at the time of the launch. http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 2013 Schedule: April 14, May 18, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 13, November 10 Location Woodstock, IL Event: Fox Valley Rocketeers Monthly Club Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Fox Valley Rocketeers Contact: Mark Bundick mbundick@earthlink.net 815-337-9068 Waiver: 7,000 AGL Notes: The Fox Valley Rocketeers monthly launches are open to all rocketeers. HPR support is provided only at the April, May, October and November launch dates due to field constraints. Please check the club website for starting times and updates based on weather at the time of the launch. In 2013, we will be using a centrally controlled launch system, but Misfire Alley will be permitted at the discretion of the RSO. http://www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org ___________________________________________________________________________Maine
Date: Third weekend every month; Raindate following weekend Location Cherryfield, ME or Deblois, ME Event: Monthly Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Pinetree Rocketry, NAR 561 & Tripoli Cherryfield, TRA 107 Contact: Richard Willey at 207-546-2677 or email rwilley@nemaine.com , Michael Dow at 207-546-2578 or email mdow@midmaine.com Waiver: 8,000 ft. standard, 15,000 ft. Memorial and Labor Day launches. Notes: E.O. Morse Field, Cherryfield, ME.(primary field) and "Airstrip", Deblois, ME.(secondary field). Please call or email for field conditions and directions. Downeast weather is fickle at best. We can support A-M power. Visit our website: http://www.tripoli.org/tra_me/maine.html ___________________________________________________________________________Maryland
Date: First Sunday of every Month Location Greenbelt, MD Event: Goddard Public Launch Class of Event: Public Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: NARHAMS Contact: Ed Pearson 301-286-8981 Waiver: N/A Notes: Launch from 1-2 pm at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Field is small, so D powered or less, and no two staged models. Please check the NARHAMS website (http://www.narhams.org/ ) in case of cancellation due to heightened security. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Third Saturday of Every Month Location Mt. Airy, MD Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: NARHAMS, Section 139 Contact: Alex Mankevich varfee@verizon.net Waiver: Notes: Launch times vary by season. Check the website at http://www.narhams.org for any changes and special events. Up to G impulse allowed. Supports Team America launches. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First Sunday of every Month Location Greenbelt, MD Event: Goddard Public Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: NARHAMS, Section 139 Contact: Jennifer Ash-Poole bubbles43@gmail.com Waiver: Notes: Launch from 1-2 pm at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Field is small, so D powered or less, and no two staged models. Please check the NARHAMS website at http://www.narhams.org in case of cancellation due to heightened security. ___________________________________________________________________________Massachusetts
Date: See Notes Location See Notes Event: CMASS Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: CMASS Contact: Bill Spadafora info@cmass.org Waiver: 3400' AGL at Amesbury (up to K impulse); Other fields are LPR/MPR only Notes: April 19, July 19, Sept 13, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15 (Amesbury, MA), May 10, May 31 (Tewksbury, MA), June 28, Aug 9, Aug 23 (Acton, MA) Our launches run from 10AM to 4PM. Rain dates are the following day. For more information, visit http://www.cmass.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 4/27 Amesbury, 5/19 & 6/9 Sudbury, 7/13 Acton, 7/27 Amesbury, 8/10 & 8/24 Acton, 9/28,10/19,11/2,11/16 Amesbury Location Amesbury, Sudbury, Acton, MA Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: CMASS Contact: billspadafora billspad@comcast.net 7812330339 Waiver: 3400' AGL at Amesbury (up to K impulse); Other fields are LPR/MPR only Notes: replacement with this years dates http://www.cmass.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=ar ticle&id=178:2013-launch-schedule&catid=1:latest-news&Ite mid=50 ___________________________________________________________________________Michigan
Date: Second Saturday of every month (but check website!) Location Jackson / Manchester, MI Event: JMRC Monthly Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Jackson Model Rocket Club (JMRC) Contact: Scott Miller 269-370-7929 Waiver: 5,000; to 9,000 AGL depending on active launch site Notes: All launches are family-friendly and open to the public. Club is equipped with LPR, MPR, and HPR pads including a launch tower for large projects (Notifiy the club ahead of time if tower is requested). Hybrid GSE is available for all launch needs. Portable toilets are available at all launches. Launch fees - A-E: $5.00. F and up: $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. Children fly free! Multiple motor and kit vendors attend most launches. JMRC Cafe is always available to provide lunch at a nominal cost . Multiple L3CC and TAP members onsite for certification. Please see website for active launch field and date change information http://www.jmrconline.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________Minnesota
Date: 4th Saturday of the month, April - October Location Nowthen, MN Event: MASA Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: MASA - NAR Section #576 Contact: Alan Estenson estenson@mn-rocketry.net 763-315-3462 Waiver: 4500 ft AGL Notes: Come fly rockets with MASA at our great sod farm launch site! Please see our club web site for all the details. http://www.masa-rocketry.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________Missouri
Date: Fourth Sat of the every month Location Kansas City, MO Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: NAR 505 Kansas City Association of Rocketry Contact: Dave Lucas Nuspacegod@yahoo.com (913) 522-2183 Waiver: Notes: Launches are 11AM-5PM . Fees are $5 for non-members and $3 for members FAA class 1 model rockets only in Shawnee Mission Park.Ck the website http://KCRockets.org ___________________________________________________________________________Nebraska
Date: 3rd Saturday March - October Location Near Jansen, NE, NE Event: Monthly Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: THOR (The Heartland Organization of Rocketry) Contact: Kevin Trojanowski troj@cox.net 402-292-4101 Waiver: 18000 MSL Notes: Our launch site is southwest of Lincoln, NE. Directions to the site can be found on the club website. http://www.nerocketry.org ___________________________________________________________________________New Jersey
Date: Last Saturday of the month Location Raritan, NJ Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Garden State Spacemodeling Society (GSSS), NAR 439 Contact: GSSS Hotline 908-658-9417; Jack Sarhage 732-317-2951 Waiver: Notes: Launch is at North Branch Park. NAR Model Rocket Safety Code applies. It is always moderately windy at this site, all rockets must land within confines of park. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First Sunday of the month Location Wall Township, NJ Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: CENJARS - NAR Section #698 Contact: Michael Centrella, info@cenjars.org 732-528-4300 Waiver: N/A Notes: The Central New Jersey Area Rocketry Society Invites ROcketeers of all ages and skill levels to join us at our monthly sport launches. Newcomers to rocketry welcome. See our website at http://www.cenjars.org for additional information on launches and club meetings ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Check webpage Location Sewell, NJ Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: SoJARS Section 593 Contact: Bruce Canino info@sojars.org 856-262-8342 Waiver: LMR only 3000 ft Notes: The South Jersey Area Rocketry Society - NAR Section 593 - invites rocketeers of all ages and skill levels to join us at our monthly sport launches. Families and newcomers to rocketry are welcomed enthusiastically. Check our website http://www.sojars.org for dates and times. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 2nd Saturday of the month Location Great Meadows, NJ Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Radical Rocketeers - NAR Section #712 Contact: Jim Zindle info@radrocketeers.org 1-973-785-6841 Waiver: 5000' AGL Notes: The Radical Rocketeers welcome both new and experienced rocketeers to come fly with us on our large farm based launch site, just minutes from I-80 Exit 19, in Northwestern NJ. We have launch capabilities for all rockets from low power up through Level 2 high power flights. See our website at http://www.radrocketeers.org for more into. ___________________________________________________________________________New Mexico
Date: Third Saturday every month Location Alamogordo, NM Event: Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Spaceport Model Rocket Association (SMRA), NAR 488 & Tripoli White Sands, TRA 61 Contact: Hugh Malcolm, 1619 La Luz Pl., Alamogordo, NM 88310. Phone: 505-434-5441, e-mail: mdsalamo@zianet.com Waiver: 8,763 ft. AGL. Notes: Model and high power facilities. Launching starts at 9:00 AM. Also come to the Regional Sport Launch, Thunder in the Desert, every Fathers Day weekend. Launching from 8:00 until 2:00. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Third Sunday of the Month (2nd in Dec) Location Espanola, NM Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Zia Spacemodelers NAR 517 Contact: Thomas Beach thomasbeach@mindspring.com 505-672-0249 Waiver: Notes: Launch time 1 30 to 5 00 PM. See web site ( http://www.mouser.org/zia/launches ) for map and details. K motor limit. TARC flights welcome! ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 2nd Saturday of each month Location Cotton City, NM Event: CCARC Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Cotton City Area Rocket Club Contact: Vern Richardson vern.rich@gmail.com 5755482277 Waiver: Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First Saturday of each month; 9:00 to 11:30 AM Location Las Cruces, NM Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Fellowship of Las Cruces Area Rocketry Enthusiasts; FLARE NAR 577 Contact: Thomas Kindig thomas@flare-rocketry.com 5752013336 Waiver: Notes: Directions to the Water Falls launch site can be found at the website. http://www.flare-rocketry.com ___________________________________________________________________________New York
Date: Saturdays Location Hurley, NY Event: National Association of Rocketry, Connecticut -#522 Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: CTRA/NARCONN,Inc. Contact: Robert Hilton robertahilton1964@yahoo.com Waiver: 5,000 AGL Notes: Please check the lauch schedule at http://ctra-narconn.org/launch_dates/launch_dates.htm in event of questionable weather. We welcome scouts and all new and born again rocket flyers. CTRA/NARCONN is a local model rocket club encompassing members from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and throughout New England. High-power projects are also flown at our events and we welcome you to attend a launch. It's a wealth of fun, great learning exposure and fun for all ages. Lectures, demonstrations can be arranged all you need do is ask. We are a recognized prefecture with the Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. and a chartered section with the National Association of Rocketry. We highly recommend joining these organizations to support them as well, and to learn and expand your model rocket experiences. ___________________________________________________________________________Ohio
Date: First and Third weekend every month Location Cleveland, OH Event: Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Tri-City Sky Busters, NAR #535 & Northern Ohio Tripoli Rocketry Assoc. (NOTRA), TRA #003 Contact: Les Kramer Phoenix@SkyBusters.org (216) 941-4554 Waiver: 2,500 FT/AGL or 5,200 FT/AGL depending on field Notes: HyperTEK, RATT Works and Black Sky & Xtreme Rail equipped, L1 & L2, Certs, up to "L" motors. Check web site for additional info at http://www.SkyBusters.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Check our web site Location Springfield, OH Event: Team Ohio Rocketry Club Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: TORC703 Contact: Lee Berry president@torc703.org 937-232-1240 Waiver: 10,000 AGL Notes: Sport Launch up to \"M\" motors. All flights with \"L\" motors and above must have preapproval before launch date. We launch on farm land from the month of November to April. http://www.TORC703.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Second and Fourth Saturday - March to November - rain date on Sunday Location Aurora, OH Event: MTMA Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: MTMA Contact: Mark Recktenwald markrecktenwald@yahoo.com 330-221-0823 Waiver: Notes: MTMA launches are open to all. Range open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm or later. See the MTMA website for specific dates, directions, and other information. http://www.mtmarocketry.org/launches.htm ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Second or Fourth Saturday - October to March - rain date on Sunday Location Middlefield, OH Event: MTMA Sport & High Power Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: MTMA Contact: Mark Recktenwald markrecktenwald@yahoo.com 330-221-0823 Waiver: 3,700 feet AGL Notes: MTMA launches are open to all. Range open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm or later. See the MTMA website for specific dates, directions, and other information. http://www.mtmarocketry.org/launches.htm ___________________________________________________________________________Oregon
Date: See website Location Brothers, Oregon Event: Oregon Rocketry Sports Launchs Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Oregon Rocketry Enthusiasts Organization (OREO), 555 Contact: See website Waiver: See website Notes: http://oregonrocketry.com ___________________________________________________________________________Pennsylvania
Date: 1st. Sunday Alt Date 3rd Sunday Except July 10 Location Event: Monthly Sport Launch April to Sept. Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: ERG (Erie Rocketry Group) Section 543 Contact: Ken Holloway holloway@suite224.net 440-862-3493 Waiver: 6,000' AGL Notes: ERG supports low power to high power AP and hybrids. Range opens 9 00AM.Please register to fly at web site http //www.erierockets.org/ Hybrid event October Sky II Oct. 1 & 2 Here is your chance to see hybrids if you have not seen them yet. The range we be open for Blackpower and AP too. Vendors are welcome at no charge. Please contact Jim or Kathy Blackman at snail@westpa.net ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: August 18, 2013 Location Prospect, PA Event: Pittsburgh Space Command's Annual Rockets & Relaxation Picnic Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Pittsburgh Space Command (PSC) #473 Contact: John Pace jpace@versatex.com 724-742-8692 Waiver: Notes: For more information about PSC's annual R&R Picnic, please visit http://www.psc473.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First Sunday Every Month Location Ottsville, PA Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Philadelphia Area Rocketry Association (PARA), NAR 520 Contact: Phil Stein pstein@arielsystems.net Waiver: 8,000 ft. MSL. Notes: See http://www.PARA520.org for details and up to the minute information. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: April 21, June 23, July 14,Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10 2013 Location Grove City, PA Event: Pittsburgh Space Command Monthly Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Pittsburgh Space Command (PSC) #473 Contact: John Pace jpace@versatex.com 724-742-8692 Waiver: 8700' AGL Notes: For more information about launches please go to http://www.psc473.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Second Saturday of the month, April through November Location Nicholson, PA Event: NEPRA Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: NorthEastern Pennsylvania Rocketry Association (NEPRA) Contact: Drake Damerau monel@sprynet.com 570-586-8302 Waiver: 17,000 MSL / 15,700 AGL Notes: We have over 40 launch pads including 1/8" rods up to 1/2" rods and rails to accommodate all rail buttons. We now have a complete hybrid launch system for launching virtually any hybrid system. We have food and porta potties at all our launches. Please call or see the website for more information. http://www.nepra.com ___________________________________________________________________________South Carolina
Date: Weekend of the Second Sunday except for April, July, September, and November Location Orangeburg, SC Event: Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: ROSCO NAR Section 648 Contact: Bobby Weatherford advisor@roscoweb.org 803-456-3001 Waiver: 10,000 ft. AGL Notes: Flights with a greater total impulse than 2560ns (L motor or better) or are of a complex nature must have prior approval from either the Prefect prefect@tripolisc.org or Senior Advisor advisor@roscoweb.org . Do not plan flights with expected altitude above 9,000ft. We ask you to contact us via email prior to arrival and if possible send a RocSim file for review. If you’re planning on impressing the crowd, be prepared to impress the safety team first.If you are planning on any certification launches, please contact Eric Benner ( Prefect, prefect@tripolisc.org ) for TRA or Bobby Weatherford ( Senior Advisor, advisor@roscoweb.org ) for NAR. We will help coordinate the certification tests and certification team with you. When emailing us, please let us know the date and time you plan on your certification flight. http://www.roscoweb.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Third Saturday of Each Month Location Simpsonville, SC Event: PARSeC Monthly Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: PARSeC Rocketry Contact: Neal Montgomery parsecpres@yahoo.com 864 299 7160 Waiver: Notes: Launch fee $5 for member, $10 for non-member. Launch fee covers entire family. First time flyers fly free. A to G motors. 15 position LP system. Several MP pads. Rods up to 1/2 inch and standard rail available. More info available at http://www.parsecrocketry.com and at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PARSeCRocketry/ ___________________________________________________________________________Tennesee
Date: Second Saturday every month Location Shelby Farms (Memphis, TN) Event: Club Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Mid-South Rocket Society (MSRS), NAR 550 Contact: Burton Holyfield blholyfield@earthlink.net 901-937-8262 Waiver: 6,000 ft. AGL. Notes: Activities: Demo and sport launches; high power rocketry; on-line forums; educational activities. Meetings held after launches. Launches 10:00 - 4:00, NW corner of Walnut Grove and Farm Road Level 2 certification; flights to J. http://www.midsouthrockets.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 2nd Saturday of each month (Mar-Sept) Location Manchester, TN Event: Huntsville Area Rocketry Assoc. Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Huntsville Area Rocketry Association (HARA) #403 Contact: Ray Cole rcole21739@charter.net 256-278-4652 Waiver: 10,000' Notes: Micromaxx thru M welcome, however, pre-cordination for L and M flights is requested. HARA launches are family events. Please see our web page at http://www.hararocketry.org for launch times and maps. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: April 13th Location Manchester, TN Event: HARA & MC2 April Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HARA Contact: Daniel Cavender daniel.p.cavender@gmail.com 256-759-0461 Waiver: 10,000 Notes: We will be hosting a plastic model rocket conversion challenge. If you like, join us and bring your converted plastic model rocket (must be statically stable and have recovery system). Prizes for best build and best flight. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: May 11 Location Manchester, TN Event: HARA & MC2 May Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HARA Contact: daniel cavender daniel.p.cavender@gmail,com 256-759-0461 Waiver: 10,000 Notes: We will be having a Redstone Rocket Challenge. Build a scale model of any redstone rocket variant like mercury redstone, juno, jupiter, etc. There will be prizes for best build and best flight. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: June 22 - 23 Location Manchester, TN Event: HARA & MC2 host Southern Thunder 2013 Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HARA Contact: daniel cavender daniel.p.cavender@gmail.com 256-759-0461 Waiver: Notes: HARA & MC2 host Southern Thunder 2013. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: July 20th Location Manchester, TN Event: HARA & MC2 July Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HARA Contact: daniel cavender daniel.p.cavender@gmail.com 256-759-0461 Waiver: Notes: HARA will host the Saturn V challenge! Build and fly a Saturn family rocket vehicle like the Saturn 1, your favorite Apollo mission, or Skylab! Prizes for best build and flights! ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Septermber 7th Location Manchester, TN Event: HARA & MC2 September Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HARA Contact: daniel cavender daniel.p.cavender@gmail.com 256-759-0461 Waiver: Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________Texas
Date: First Saturday of Each Month Location Austin Metro Area, TX Event: Monthly Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Austin Area Rocketry Group (AARG), NAR 585 Contact: Jeff Short nar.sr.advisor@austinrockets.org (512) 301-2951 Waiver: Varies by launch location; please consult the AARG website Notes: Come fly with the Austin Area Rocketry Group at our seasonal launch sites. Flying begins at 9:00 AM; launch locations may change depending on the season. For up-to-date info, visit the AARG website at http://www.austinrockets.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Location Garden Ridge (San Antonio), TX Event: Alamo Rocketeers Monthly Model Rocket Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Alamo Rocketeers Contact: Art Applewhite rocket877@aol.com (830)896-6331 Waiver: N/A Notes: See: http://www.artapplewhite.com/launches.html ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First Saturday of each month Location Bastrop, TX Event: CenTAR 370 Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Central Texas Association of Rocketry (CenTAR) #370 Contact: O. Lee James, III NAR 15058 SR L0 centar370@yahoo.com 512-230-6018 Waiver: Notes: See http://centar370.tripod.com/ for details See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CenTAR370/ for discussion ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First and Third Saturday of every month. 9:30AM Location Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX Event: NASA/Houston Rocket Club Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: NASA/Houston Rocket Club, NAR #365, TRA#2 Contact: Warren Benson- warren@prodigy.net Waiver: Notes: No waiver, model rockets to FAA notice limits only-3.3 lbs total weight and 125 grams total propellant weight (small H motors). Membership in the NHRC is required to gain admittance to the JSC launch site. High Power launches are held at other venues outside the Houston area. Please see our website at http://www.nasahoustonrocketclub.org for more information and membership application. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Location Frisco (DFW), TX Event: DARS club model rocket launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Dallas Area Rocket Society #308 Contact: Jack Sprague jsprague@ix.netcom.com 972-567-5219 Waiver: n\a Notes: Monthly sport launch, class 1 rockets (1/8A-G impulse, 3.3 lbs. total flight weight). All rocketeers and aspiring rocketeers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are welcome. http://www.dars.org ___________________________________________________________________________Utah
Date: Every 3rd Weekend Location Rush Valley, UT Event: UROC Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Utah Rocket Club (UROC) Contact: Bruce Bell bruce@bcns.com 801-250-7058 Waiver: 15000 AGL Notes: Sport flying on one or both days, 3rd weekend each month depending on weather (check website to see if "go/no-go" on launch and directions to site). All motor classes (A-N) with 15000 AGL. Low and high-power pads. Non-members of UROC pay only $5 launch fee for day. All ages welcome. http://www.uroc.org ___________________________________________________________________________Vermont
Date: Third weekend of the month Location St. Albans, VT Event: CRMRC Monthly Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Champlain Region Model Rocket Club (CRMRC) Contact: Howard Druckerman dh4664ch@myfairpoint.net 802-878-2721 Waiver: 10000 AGL Notes: The CRMRC flies the third weekend of every month with a waiver up to 10000 ft AGL (10500 MSL) We fly year round -- the cold does not bother us. In the winter, ice launches are scheduled on frozen Lake Champlain. Up to M motors can be accommodated. Contact the club if you need special launch equipment. Hybrid GSA available. ___________________________________________________________________________Virginia
Date: First Saturday of every month Location Nike Park in Isle of Wight, VA Event: SEVRA Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: South Eastern Virginia Rocketry Association Sect #621 Contact: Mike Verbeek mjverbeek@transystems.com Waiver: 3950' AGL Notes: We launch on the first Saturday of every month at Nike Park in Isle of Wight in Hampton Roads. Rain date is the following Sunday. Visit us at http://www.sevra.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Third Sunday of each Month Location Richmond, VA Event: Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Vikings Rocket Society - NAR Section 203 Contact: Tom Lyon vikingsnar203@aol.com (804) 321-7072 Waiver: 5,000 AGL Notes: Join us for our regularly scheduled launch on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Hanover County's Pole Green Park (weather permitting). Check our website for directions and details of upcoming events. All TARC teams welcome for practice/qualifying flights. http://www.vikingsrocketsociety.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Monthly launches (typically first or second Saturday) Location Middlebrook, VA Event: VAST Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Valley AeroSpace Team - NAR #687 Contact: Chuck Neff vastinfo@valleyaerospace.com 540-885-3138 Waiver: 7,500 AGL (call-ins to 10,000\' AGL) Notes: Commercial certified motors "L" impulse and below are allowed. "M" motors may be allowed on a case by case basis. E-mail vastinfo@valleyaerospace.com with request and details for larger motors and/or flights over 7,500 feet. Dual-deployment is required for flights over 5,000 feet and/or greater than "J" impulse. Level 1 & 2 Certification flights (Tripoli or NAR) can be done with advance notice. Limited supplies of "G" motors and below will be available for purchase. No high power vendor will be present (we're working on it!). Launch fee is $10.00 for adults ($5.00 for club members) and of course, kids fly free! TARC teams welcome for practice/qualifying flights. Porta-potty on site! Periodic Night Launches also held (waiver to 3,000 AGL). http://www.valleyaerospace.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First and third Saturday of the month 9am-6pm Location Fentress Airfield in Chesapeake, VA Event: Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: South Eastern Virginia Rocketry Association (SEVRA) NAR 621 Contact: Jeff Goldstein jeffgold1@cox.net Waiver: 5000' AGL Notes: We can support from Estes rockets up to scratch built high powered rockets with launch pads set up and ready to go at 9am. Http://www.sevra.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Monthly launches are typically first or second Saturday each month. Location Swoope, VA Event: VAST Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Valley AeroSpace Team Contact: Chuck Neff vastinfo@valleyaerospace.com 540-885-3138 Waiver: 15,000 AGL (day) & 5,000 AGL (night) Notes: Commercial certified motors "M" impulse motor limit. Larger motors may be allowed on a case by case basis. E-mail vastinfo@valleyaerospace.com with request and details for larger motors and/or flights over 7,500 feet. Dual-deployment is encouraged for the higher altitude flights. Level 1 & 2 Certification flights (Tripoli or NAR) can be done with advance notice. Newly licensed High Power motor vendor onsite (pre-ordering encouraged). Launch fee is $10.00 for adults ($5.00 for club members) and of course, kids fly free! TARC teams welcome for practice/qualifying flights. Porta-potty on site! Periodic Night Launches also held (waiver to 5,000’ AGL). ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: See Web Site Location Great Meadow, The Plains, VA Event: NOVAAR Monthly Sport Launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry Section 205 Contact: Joe Woodford president@novaar.org 703 638 9307 Waiver: 4500 AGL Notes: Regularly scheduled launches are conducted monthly starting at 10 am and are open to the public at noon. There is no fee. High Power flights are limited to J class motors. TARC teans are most welcome for practice and qualifying flights. Check our website http://www.novaar.org for directions, launch status and details of coming events. ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Monthly launch Location Burkeville, VA Event: Heart of Virginia Association of Rocketry Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: HOVAR Contact: Kevin Dunn kdunn@hsc.edu 434-392-8240 Waiver: 6000 ft AGL Notes: HOVAR launches are most frequently on a Sunday in the middle of the month. The specific date is chosen one month in advance for the convenience of members and may be revised depending on weather conditions. HP launches are dependent on wind direction and field conditions. http://hovar.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: First and third Saturday of the month 9am-6pm Location Fentress Airfield in Chesapeake, VA Location Virginia Beach, Va Event: Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: South Eastern Virginia Rocketry Association (SEVRA) NAR 621 Contact: Jeff Goldstein jeffgold1@cox.net 757-587-0460 Waiver: 5000' AGL Notes: We can support from Estes rockets up to scratch built high powered rockets with launch pads set up and ready to go at 9am. http://www.sevra.org Lat/Lon: 36.70086, -76.12923 No launch fees! (HPR requires club membership, $5/mo $20/yr - call for more info) ___________________________________________________________________________Washington
Date: April 19-21, 2013 Location Dayton, WA Event: Spring Fling Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Blue Mountain Rocketeers NAR # 615 Contact: Tim Quigg nar62887@gmail.com 509-956-8999 Waiver: 5,000 AGL Notes: Food and rocket vendor on site. Range open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. A through I impulse supported. J flights with prior approval. More info at http://www.bmr615.org/spring_fling.htm ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: May 17-19, 2013 Location Dayton, WA Event: Missile Mayhem Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Blue Mountain Rocketeers NAR # 615 Contact: Tim Quigg nar62887@gmail.com 509-956-8999 Waiver: 5,000 AGL Notes: Food and rocket vendor on site. Range open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. each day. A through I impulse supported. J flights with prior approval. More info at http://www.bmr615.org/missile_mayhem.htm ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: September 20-22, 2013 Location Dayton, WA Event: Rolling Thunder Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Blue Mountain Rocketeers NAR # 615 Contact: Tim Quigg nar62887@gmail.com 509-956-8999 Waiver: 5,000 AGL Notes: Food and rocket vendor on site. Range open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. A through I impulse supported. J flights with prior approval. More info at: http://www.bmr615.org/rolling_thunder.htm ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Please visit website Location Redmond and Mansfield, WA, WA Event: Washington Sport Launches Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Washington Aerospace Contact: Please see website Carl Hamilton (president@washingtonaerospace.org) 425-785-3751 Waiver: 14K'/25K' AGL Notes: Alternative contact is Bryan Whitemarsh at secretary@washingtonaerospace.org http://www.washingtonaerospace.org/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: Calendar year 2013 Location Redmond (FAR 101) & Mansfield (HP), WA Event: 2013 Launch Schedule - Pls visit website. Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: Washington Aerospace Contact: Kent Newman president@washingtonaerospace.org 360-893-1148 Waiver: 14K/25K' AGL Notes: http://www.washingtonaerospace.org/launches.php Alternative contact - Dale Woodford at secretary@washingtonaerospace.org ___________________________________________________________________________West Virginia
Date: Second Thursday every month Location Teays Valley, WV Event: Club Meeting Class of Event: Meetings Contest Events: Sponsor: West Virginia Society of Amateur Rocketry (WVSOAR), NAR 564 Contact: Jerry Myers at 304-586-4200 and Doug Moore at 304-727-6813 Waiver: Notes: See website at: http://wvsoar.org ___________________________________________________________________________Wisconsin
Date: First Saturday of every month Location New Berlin, WI Event: Monthly sod farm launch Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: WOOSH Contact: Scott Goebel zapjolt@wi.rr.com 262-634-3971 Waiver: Notes: Model rocket launches at the sod farm are BYO pad and controller events. 10am. to 1pm. Each month brings a new theme for the launches to liven things up. August- Medieval fly off, September-Sci Fi rockets, October- Hallowenies, November- Flying saucer invasion, December- The rocket clause. http://www.wooshrocketry.org ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 4/21/2013 Location Kansasville, WI 53139, WI Event: High Power Sport Launch at Richard Bong Recreation Area Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: WOOSH NAR section 558 Contact: Mark Hackler mark.hackler@att.net 262-353-5190 Waiver: 10,000' MSL Notes: Impulse: micro to M Launch fee for impulse F and larger http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Richard+Bong+Recreati on+Area,+Kansasville,+Kenosha,+Wisconsin+53139&ie=UTF8&ct =clnk&cd=1&geocode=FbN3igIdXgi_-g&split=0 http://www.wooshrocketry.org/calendar2012.htm ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 5/18/2013, 5/19/2013 Location Kansasville, WI 53139, WI Event: High Power Sport Launch at Richard Bong Recreation Area Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: WOOSH NAR section 558 Contact: Mark Hackler mark.hackler@att.net 262-353-5190 Waiver: 10,000' MSL Notes: Impulse: micro to M Launch fee for impulse F and larger http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Richard+Bong+Recreati on+Area,+Kansasville,+Kenosha,+Wisconsin+53139&ie=UTF8&ct =clnk&cd=1&geocode=FbN3igIdXgi_-g&split=0 http://www.wooshrocketry.org/calendar2012.htm ___________________________________________________________________________ Date: 6/8/2013, 6/9/2013 Location Kansasville, WI 53139, WI Event: High Power Sport Launch at Richard Bong Recreation Area Class of Event: Sport Launch Contest Events: Sponsor: WOOSH NAR section 558 Contact: Mark Hackler mark.hackler@att.net 262-353-5190 Waiver: 10,000' MSL Notes: Impulse: micro to M Launch fee for impulse F and larger http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Richard+Bong+Recreati on+Area,+Kansasville,+Kenosha,+Wisconsin+53139&ie=UTF8&ct =clnk&cd=1&geocode=FbN3igIdXgi_-g&split=0 http://www.wooshrocketry.org/calendar2012.htm
Competition Event Abbreviations
Here is a list of the abbreviations commonly used to describe competition events.
Some of these abbreviations will be preceded with a letter identifying a motor impulse class. For example, A PD is the Parachute Duration event which uses A motors.
Duration events flown in multi-round FAI style will carry the suffix MR.
Refer to the current NAR Sporting Code ("Pink Book") for the complete rules of all NAR competition events.
| Alt | Altitude | PRD | Predicted Duration | |
| BG | Boost Glider | R&D | Research & Development | |
| nCA | Cluster Altitude with n motors | RDD, RD | Random Duration | |
| DELA | Dual Eggloft Altitude | RCG | Radio Control Glider | |
| DELD | Dual Eggloft Duration | RG | Rocket Glider Duration | |
| DR | Drag Race | STA | Set Altitude | |
| ELA | Eggloft Altitude | STD | Set Duration | |
| ELD | Eggloft Duration | SCA, Sc Alt | Scale Altitude | |
| FW | Flexwing BG Duration | SC | Scale | |
| HD | Helicopter Duration | SPSC | Sport Scale | |
| OSL | Open Spot Landing | SD | Streamer Duration | |
| PSL | Parachute Spot Landing | SPSY | Space Systems | |
| SSL | Streamer Spot Landing | SRA | Superroc Altitude | |
| PL, PAY | Payload Altitude | SRD | Superroc Duration | |
| PMC | Plastic Model Conversion | SUSC | Super Scale | |
| PRA | Predicted Altitude |
Listings for meets and launches not sanctioned by the National Association of Rocketry or sponsored by a chartered Section of the NAR are accepted and run on a space-available basis as a public service.
Appearance of such an event in this listing does not constitute endorsement of the event by the National Association of Rocketry, nor is the NAR responsible for the event's management or the actions of its sponsors.
The NAR is not responsible for inaccuracies in the information provided by the submitter.