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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Thursday
Jan172008

Flying Rockets in the Cold

DateThursday, January 17, 2008 at 8:00AM

Hey everybody;

I've gotten a few messages from some of the newer fliers and others asking how we fly in the winter.
Burrrr.. It's cold out there.

We have had many an enjoyable launch in the winter months. It helps if you take a few precautions. Look at the articles of the clubs up north flying in snow fields looking like Eskimos. Why should they have all the fun.
As in the past, we have found that if there is any sunshine at all, the open field acts like a solar collector, making it much warmer at the farm than in town and other residential areas.

We recommend that you dress in layers, so if it's warmer than you thought, you can take off a layer or put on a layer to stay comfortable. Keep in mind that we are at a farm, so use common sense in choosing your wardrobe. Its easy to get a bit dirty and get damp feet, so dress down and comfortable.

If you have one of those "pop-up" shelters, you can bring one out. Besides protecting you from the hot sun in the summer they are good in the winter
providing protection from the wind, light rain and drizzle.

Some people bring out a small charcoal or propane grill to help keep warm. I have a portable fire pit that I bring out. It allows you to keep your hands warm and is a magnet to bring people together. A coffee pot for hot water for hot tea, coco or instant coffee helps. If you have a thermos, fill it with your choice of a hot beverage and bring it out. These little things make it a much more enjoyable day out on the farm. Each grill operator is responsible to keep it under control and guard against accidental fires.

And bring some kind of snack or lunch, eating helps keep you warm by converting the calories into energy, warmth.

Saturday, the possible AM drizzle should be gone by 11 AM, our scheduled start time and be clear for the rest of the day and Sunday should be a bit colder but dry and clear, which a dry cold is easier to deal with than a wet cold.

Other than that, it's rocket launch as usual. And it does seem that engine performance is enhanced in colder weather. Who knows.

Hope to see everyone there.
Roy, ROCC Sec.

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