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
Nov132011

11/19 - 11/20 Launch announcement... The Turkey Shoot

DateSunday, November 13, 2011 at 7:41PM

Attention all Rocket Nerds and Geeks. Missing the smell of Rocket exhaust?

 

Well your luck is about to change this coming weekend with the opening weekend of our

 “Back to the Farm” Rocket Launch season. Also known as “The Turkey Shoot”.

 

When : Sat and Sun, 19 – 20 November.

Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.

Set Up : 0930.

Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.

Launch ends : 5:00 PM so we have some light to close up by.

 

Remember that this is a working farm and it is November, so dress accordingly, warm sturdy  shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take a layer off when its warm, and add a layer when it gets cool.

When the sun is shining it is like a solar collector out there in the open field so it can be 10 degrees warmer when the sun is clear than in the city. If it looks like it will be chilly for most of the day I will have the ever popular fie pit out to keep your hands warm.

 

Always check the Web Site for any possible changes due to weather or unknown circumstances.

 

“KIDS” ROCKET RAFFLE.

We will continue our Rocket Raffle for the kids with a selection of about 17 Prebuilt, painted and ready to fly rockets to choose from.The kid’s tickets are 50 cents each and we will keep it going over all the launches till they are all given away. Each rocket comes with a “A” or “B” engine with plug and wadding. Yes, parents can buy tickets and select rockets for their kids.

 

We are continuing with our Range Safety standards by making specific assignments of a :

 RSO=, Range Safety Officer to pre-inspect rockets before flights.

 LCO=, Launch Control Officer to check range conditions and control the launch’s in a timely and efficient manner.

So far this has worked fine with little to no effect on launch flow. Check both the WEB site and at the launch’s for info on volunteering for RSO (Cert Lv-2 required) and LCO (Cert Lv-1 preferred, but any responsible and experienced adult can apply). It’s great for anybody who isn’t flying that day but wants to take part anyway.

And it’s fun to push the little red button.

 

Hope to see you on the pads and remember to keep those exhaust nozzles clear.

Roy, ROCC Sec.

 

 

AuthorDOC R. | Comments Off |

Reader Comments (2)

Seems like Ken is going to be at another launch this weekend...

Dang, I needed to get some motors from him :(

Side Note :

I have the following Aerotech 29MM reloads for sale:

2 @ E16-4W
2 @ E23-5T

Will sell all 4 motor for $20.

Please note, will only be there on Sat.

Michael

November 15, 2011 | Registered CommenterMichael Hollowell

Michael,

E-mail me what motors you're looking for and I'll see if I can help.

Sandy.

November 17, 2011 | Registered CommenterSandy Houston
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