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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Friday
Sep282007

Bob Strauss' mother has passed away

DateFriday, September 28, 2007 at 6:00AM

Our former prefect, Bob Strauss, has lost his mom.

Bob Strauss and Paul Cramer were instrumental in getting Tripoli Charlotte formed back in the early 90s. He basically started the former club know as the Carolina Space Modelers and ran that until about 2000 when Jeff Martin and Bob Schoner reorganized the club into Rocketry of Central Carolina (ROCC). Bob and his mom were avid rocketeers and had a real passion for the hobby. She came to a occasional launch or two and was know to fly a rocket or two as well.

Mrs. Strauss has fought a long battle since gall bladder surgery earlier in the year, with many illnesses hampering her recovery. Bob has been a real trooper taking care of her in her final months. I know a lot of you may not know Bob but keep him in your prayers as he is one us "rocketeers".

See below for arrangements. Service Friday Sept 28th at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 7:00pm 10500 Park Rd.

Sincerely,
Ralph Roberts
ROCC Prez and Prefect.

 

From the Charlotte Observer:

Evelyn C. Strauss
Mrs. Strauss, 80, of Charlotte, NC, passed away September 26, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 22, 1927 in Connecticut, the daughter of the late William and Anna Pitus; and was the widow of the late Richard F. Strauss.
She grew up in New York City and worked for McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. for 10 years, before giving birth to her son Robert in 1953. She lived in Buffalo NY for some time, before moving to Charlotte in 1965. From 1973-1998 she worked at Ivey's, later Dillard's distribution center and had near perfect attendance, receiving many awards for her performance. Since 1998 she was an active homemaker and was independent until almost 80. She often attended weightlifting and other events her son, Bob participated in.
She is survived by her son Bob, 54, of the home; cousin, Margaret Matuck, 79, of Suffield, CT; and brother, William Pitus, 77, of New Jersey.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7 PM Friday, September 28, 2007 at the Pineville Chapel of McEwen Funeral Service, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, with the Reverend Mark S. Lawlor officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to Presbyterian Hospice of Charlotte.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Pineville Chapel.

Published in the Charlotte Observer on 9/27/2007.

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