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RIMRA Sport Launch

Date and Time

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM

Location

Peckham Farm Field, University of Rhode Island (unpaved road prior to W. Kingston School)
3119 Ministerial Rd.-unpaved road prior to school
West Kingston, RI  02892
USA
(401) 374-1914

Event Contact(s)

Daniel J DiMase
401-374-1914 (c)

Category

Sport Launch (of any type)

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA), NAR Section #755, in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island, will be holding a model and high-power sport launch at the URI Peckham Farm field in West Kingston, RI.

Low-, mid-, and high-power flights are permitted. Flyers should be prepared to present current NAR certification for mid- and high-power flights.

The field operates under a 4500 ft waiver.

Setup begins at 8:30 AM, with launches commencing once the range is open and continuing through approximately 3:00 PM.

Launch status is weather and field dependent. Please check the RIMRA website or Facebook page after 6:00 PM on the Friday prior to the launch:

https://www.rimra.org

https://www.facebook.com/rimra755/


Why Become a Member?

The National Association of Rocketry can get you connected to the cutting edge of the hobby so you can learn how to fly higher, faster, and better. As an NAR member you will receive:

National Association
of Rocketry

PO Box 1058

Marshall VA 20116-1058

E-mail: nar-hq@nar.org

Phone: 319-373-8910