National Event News

National Event News (June 2023)

NSL- West 2023 Is In The Books

Hosted by San Luis Valley Rocketeers (SLVR) #774

Event Director Matt Abbey and members of the San Luis Valley Rocketeers of Alamosa, CO just finished hosting NSL- West 2023 and what a weekend it was. 446 flights were made from A to O impulse. Though we were blown out for the last third of Saturday, all day Sunday and most of Monday we enjoyed terrific weather with very light winds. Sunday’s weather in particular was so good we saw 246 flights. The prepared L3 flyers put the 52k foot waiver to good use with fifteen flights of L class or greater.

Enough can’t be said about how awesome this launch site is and how prepared Matt’s crew was to run what a very efficient launch. There was never a noticeable back-up at check-in and pad assignment. Left and right side ranges were spaced to allow for racking and launching at the same time.

Wide open, flat, and with low ground cover and no spiny plants for miles! Matt and his crew successfully acquired a waiver to 52,000 feet and it was well used. LOTS of M’s, a few N’s and even an O was flown.

And the local 4H group kept everyone fed and watered. The Frito Pie was the bomb!

There were FOURTEEN on-site vendors and Chris’ Rockets was there sporting a new 40 foot trailer that was akin to a WalMart Supercenter for rocket motors, kits, and materials.

Thanks to: AeroTech-Quest, Estes, Moto-Joe, HobbyTown USA, LOC Precision, Spherachutes, Front Range Rocketry, Mile High Rocketry, Blanca Shirt Company, Madcow Rocketry, NOVA Rocketry, and the Model Rocket Guy for their tremendous support.

Fliers did a great job volunteering to staff the range for one or more shift. A big shout out to Steve Lubliner who served as the lead on Safety Check the entire weekend.

There was a terrific rocketeers social at the Colorado Farm Brewery!

NSL West 2024 will be returning to Alamosa next year in early June. Plan to be there!

NARAM 64 is FAST approaching, Register Now!

The NARAM-64 website is live and taking registrations and directing people on how to make their hotel reservations. Contest Director Vern Richardson has made terrific progress preparing a terrific NARAM!

NARAM will run from July 29 – 31, 2023. Vern is being supported by the members of the Cotton City Area Rocket Club (CCARC) and Fellowship of Las Cruces Area Rocketry Enthusiasts (FLARE).

The NARAM scheduled contest events are:

Saturday – 1/4A Parachute Duration,* A Streamer Duration*, A Altitude*
Sunday – 1/2A Flex Wing, A Payload*,  Precision Fragile Payload,
Monday – A Boost/Glide Duration*, B Duration*, Precision Fragile Payload,
Tuesday – Classic Model(*Denotes NRC Events)

The contest/sport range is located approximately 20 minutes from the host hotel. Directions to the flying field can be found under the “General” tab at the NARAM 64 website. Sport and high-power flying supported by the FLARE section of Alamogordo, NM will be available for all for days. Waiver is 12,000 feet AGL.

The launch site GPS coordinates are:  32.24118739657351, -108.87582560998477

NARAM will also be featuring a Fly-It, Take-It event at the sport range sponsored by the City of Lordsburg! So if you or your family has ever wondered what it’s like to prepare and launch a model rocket, one is provided to you with a motor and you will get to launch it! All this is free and you get to take your rocket home with you for (hopefully) later use because you will now be hooked on the hobby.

The host hotel will be the Comfort Inn & Suites of Lordsburg. Rooms have been secured at $89/night! Get your reservations made soon and they require that you CALL them to book: 1-575-542-3355.

Vern and his support team have cooked up some great surprises for attendees so start carving out your vacation time now and come enjoy the essence of small-town hospitality at NARAM 64!

National Event News (May 2023)

NSL- West 2023 is FAST Approaching!

Hosted by San Luis Valley Rocketeers (SLVR) #774

Event Director Matt Abbey and members of the San Luis Valley Rocketeers of Alamosa, CO are excited to host you at NSL- West 2023 beginning May 27 and finishing May 29! The event website is open and you’re encouraged to get registered as soon as possible.

Enough can’t be said about how awesome this launch site is. Wide open, flat, and with low ground cover and no spiny plants for miles! Matt and his crew have successfully acquired a waiver to 30,000 feet with call-in windows to 50,000 feet!

NAR members have a choice of three different hotels at prices ranging from around $96 night (Rodeway) to $276 night (Hampton) depending on just how lux’ you want your stay.

Book your room now as registration is building quickly and it’s a holiday weekend. There is also the option to camp on-site or park and stay in your RV. See the registration page for pricing.

Some important points to consider when you are at the NSL- West 2023 website:

  • There are currently nine on-site vendors scheduled and Chris’ Rockets will be there to fulfill your propellant needs.
  • Flying starts each day at 8AM, Saturday – Monday.
  • All fliers are expected to pay it forward by volunteering for one shift. Flier who select two or more shifts will receive a special gift! So please visit the Volunteer Schedule under the Schedule tab on the website and lend a hand to supporting your event. A little bit of your time will make a huge difference!
  • There will be a terrific Rocketeers Social at the Colorado Farm Brewery!
  • T-shirts will NOT be stocked for sales at the event. If you want a T-shirt, please be sure to order it when you register.

Enjoy a spectacular launch site and waiver by planning your NSL trip today!

 

NARAM 64, Lordsburg, NM is going to a terrific event!

National Events is pleased to announce that NARAM-64 website is live and taking registrations and hotel reservations. Contest Director Vern Richardson has made terrific progress preparing a terrific NARAM!

NARAM will run from July 29 – 31, 2023. Vern is being supported by the members of the Cotton City Area Rocket Club (CCARC) and Fellowship of Las Cruces Area Rocketry Enthusiasts (FLARE).

The NARAM scheduled contest events are:

  • Saturday – 1/4A Parachute Duration,* A Streamer Duration*, A Altitude*
  • Sunday – 1/2A Flex Wing, A Payload*, Precision Fragile Payload,
  • Monday – A Boost/Glide Duration*, B Duration*, Precision Fragile Payload,
  • Tuesday – Classic Model
    (*Denotes NRC Events)

The contest/sport range is located approximately 20 minutes from the host hotel. Directions to the flying field can be found under the “General” tab at the NARAM 64 website. Sport and high-power flying supported by the FLARE section of Alamogordo, NM will be available for all for days. Waiver is 12,000 feet AGL.

The launch site GPS coordinates are:  32.24118739657351, -108.87582560998477

NARAM will also be featuring a Fly-It, Take-It event at the sport range sponsored by the City of Lordsburg! So if you or your family has ever wondered what it’s like to prepare and launch a model rocket, one is provided to you with a motor and you will get to launch it! All this is free and you get to take your rocket home with you for (hopefully) later use because you will now be hooked on the hobby.

The host hotel will be the Comfort Inn & Suites of Lordsburg. Rooms have been secured at $89/night! Get your reservations made soon and they require that you CALL them to book: 1-575-542-3355.

Vern and his support team have cooked up some great surprises for attendees so start carving out your vacation time now and come enjoy the essence of small-town hospitality at NARAM 64.