Upcoming Launch Schedule

ROCC 2024-2025 Launch Schedule:

NO launch in May due to the wheat. We hope to fly in June. 

 

 All launches are at the Midland, NC site unless otherwise stated.*

Here are some other launch opportunities in our area:

ICBM & ROSCO, better known as Rocketry South Carolina, flies near Dalzelle, SC., Just NE of Shaw AFB.  More information can be gotten at their site HERE

The Saturn Rocketry Club in Hendersonville is currently switching their launch field. As soon as we know where they land we will post it. Their FB site is HERE

NC Rocketry flies at Bayboro, NC in the northeast part of the state, information is HERE

 Set-up starts at about 9:30, launches commence about 10:30. Field closes about 60 min. before local dusk so we can clean up. Watch the site front page for specifics. Also visit us on FaceBook. You can also check for the FAA NOTAM at https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/nsapp.html#/ and using KCLT (Charlotte) as the location. This will give you the starting and ending times for HP flights. 

* If field is available due to crops, etc.

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Sunday
Dec242006

Twas the Day before Launching - Replay of my 2003 classic - I'll stick to day job, believe me.

DateSunday, December 24, 2006 at 10:38AM

Twas the Day before Launching

Twas the day before Christmas and all through the launch site
Everyone stayed busy prepping their flight.
All of their rockets lay on the ground,
As flyers stood wondering when and if all could be found.

When suddenly at the pads there rose such a clatter
As folks hooked up their rockets in hopes they would not splatter.
As they stood quietly rocking in the breeze on the stands
Everyone stood patiently, waiting, nervously rubbing their hands.

When off in the distance the PA sprang to life with a screech
When some 40's something fat dude started making a speech.

Announcing each rocket as it was ready for flight
On Warthorg, on Maniac, on Initiator, on Ultimate Endeavor
As I count you down do us a favor


Fly high and fast and as you reach your summit
Please, oh please deploy your chute so we won't watch you plummet.
Float gently, gently back to the ground
so that we may fly you again, next round.

I'll count you down with a Five, Four, Three, Two, One.
May you belch fire and leap toward the sun.
Making us jump with your extreme mighty power
Leaving the ground on a white smoke tower.

As you streak through the sky on that white hot flame
I'll marvel that you can fly, as everyone else does the same.

We'll await the pop to release your parachute.
In the mean time, watch out for that old guy with a beard and red suit.
As this is Christmas, and Santa will know
Whose rockets are aglow.

If you take out a reindeer you may hear him shout
"I know where you live, and this year your OUT!"
So, if you want Santy to fill your pockets with rockets
Keep the noisy end down and the pointy end up.
And don't glue your fins wrong on your new Bull Pup

So be careful this Christmas and have some great flights
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

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