Upcoming Launch Schedule

ROCC 2023-2024 Launch Schedule:

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

Apr. 20, 2024 (21st very doubtful due to rain)

May 18 & 19, 2024

Jun. 15 & 16, 2024 (Field Permitting)

Here are some other launch opportunities in our area:

ICBM & ROSCO, better known as South Carolina Rocketry, 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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Thursday
Nov012007

LEUP and day boxes

DateThursday, November 1, 2007 at 4:15PM

I'm working through the process of getting my LEUP and had a very good meeting with one of our local ATF personnel, Inspector Nora Mace, the other day.

A question came up that we had no answer for about the use of type 3 magazines, or "Day Boxes", and the labeling requirements of the magazine. She contacted the Charlotte Fire Inspector's office and made some inquiries on our behalf and I thought I'd share what we found.

From the NFPA code, adopted by both North Carolina and Charlotte/Mecklenburg:

Day Boxes

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 495 Above ground storage of Explosive Materials
9.6.3 Type 3 Magazines: A type 3 magazine shall be a "day box" or portable structure used for the temporary storage of explosive materials.

9.6.3.6 Type 3 magazines containing explosive materials shall be within line of site vision of a blaster.

On the question of to mark or not mark a day box with the word �Explosives�: Deputy Fire Marshal Leonard stated there does not appear to be any requirement for labeling or marking. The local ATF office does support labeling of type 3 magazines as "good practice".

So while it's not a MUST, it does seem like it might be appropriate. Our concern was one of calling attention to what the contents of the magazine might be to someone who would find it attractive to steal, vs. the need to alert personnel in the event of a fire or other emergency response situation.

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