Upcoming Launch Schedule

ROCC 2023-2024 Launch Schedule:

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

Midland is Closed for the season

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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Saturday
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Joint Statement on the Litigation with the BATFE

DateSaturday, March 14, 2009 at 12:44AM

March 13, 2009

Today Judge Reggie Walton, presiding in our case before the US District Court, heard arguments from both legal counsel for NAR/TRA and the BATFE. At the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Walton stated that he was inclined to agree with our position. While this is extremely encouraging, there will be no formal written ruling until April, and BATFE may attempt to file additional information before that date. We expect that this ruling will provide some form of relief from the current regulatory situation.

We thank our members for their continued patience and their generous financial support. We will provide members with immediate status reports as this case reaches its conclusion.

Ken Good
TRA President

Trip Barber
NAR President


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Ralph's Commentary

To remind everybody this is the appeal to the ruling on Count One of the original lawsuit that APCP is an Explosive. Our appeal was that based on true science that the burn rate of APCP does not put it in the same class as regular explosives. So, in effect it can't be classified as an Explosive. That has been the main argument that TRA and NAR have put forth in the case.

This huge news for us if APCP is removed from the explosive list that means we would no longer need a LEUP to purchase High Powered Rocket Motors and Reload kits and that Ken could sell them again. That would be like it was in the glory days of the mid 90's where anyone and anyone would have H motors just lying around. Also, if they would be inclined, places like HOBYTOWN USA could carry at least the reload kits in stock. Could you imagine just running by and buying an Aerotech I211 for a launch the same day, SWEET!!! We can only dream... That's how it used to be and the way it should be.

Based on what has already happened with the case I can't see the judge allowing any new information to be submitted regarding the case, that phase has already been completed maybe he just needs time to summarize what was discussed yesterday to draft the ruling. Obviously, it�s not a done deal but it looks very encouraging. I can hear the Fat Lady warming up, I think it is "Rocket Man" by Elton John or is it "We are the Champions" by Queen. ROCC ON!!!!!!!!!!!!

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