NAR National Sport Launch 2015 in Orangeburg!

Are you experiencing Rocket Exhaust With-drawl symptoms? 

I suggest attending = The National Rocketry Association’s Annual “Sport Launch”.

Sat, 23 May – Sun, 24 May -  Mon, 25 May.  

Hosted by the Orangeburg NAR (ROSCO) and Tripoli (ICBM) Chapters.

Check NAR Official NSL web site = nsl2015.com 

Even if your not planning to fly, it is well worth it to go and just watch the show.

Multiple venders are available for those things that you haven’t been able to get hold of for a while. 

Being a national Sport Event, you can expect fliers to come come from as far North as Maine as far south as Florida and as far west as California, seriously dude..

Fliers or groups who have a rocket project that they can only fly once a year, and want it to be seen, will bring it here. So you can always expect a show. 

Not to say that there are no Low or Mid Power fliers. The kids can outnumber the adults.

Usually, they have at least 12 or more Low Power pads set up with 12 or more Mid Power and High Power pads, and about 4 High Power Away Cells.

So there is usually no back ups with plenty of pads available. 

Directions to the NSL Launch, at Orangeburg S.C.

From the Charlotte area.   (The Orangeburg club flies off a “Super Sod” Farm)

Travel Time = from I-77 at Harris Blvd is 2 hours 40 minutes

Take I-77 South to where it ends at Columbia SC.

Merge off the end of I-77 onto I-26 South.

Take I-26 S to Exit 154A (Hwy 301) towards OrangeBurg.

The Super Sod farm is only about ¼ to ½ mile on the Left.

Staying over? See NSL web site “ nsl2015.com “, for complete listing.

Days Inn, 1-803-534-0500, Across the I-26 Hwy from the site, Minimal services but has a pool.

Quality Inn and Suites 1-803-531-9200, Exit 145A south (Hwy 601) off I-26.

3671 Saint Matthews Rd (Hwy 601). More services and restaurants within walking distance.

There are many other places to stay at the same exit, 145A off I-26, do a Map Quest for a list.

Flight Fees .

Per Person= 1 day = $20.  Per Person = 3 day = $50.

Family = 1 day = $30.        Family = 3 day = $75. 

Again, check the NAR NSL web site for more information. Nsl2015.com. 

Hope to you all out there wearing the ROCC “T” shirts, show the colors dudes!

Roy, ROCC Sec.

April 2015 Launch Report

The long-awaited April launch took place on May 3rd due to our changeable but at times irritatingly predictable weather here in the south, but a great time was had by all and it turned out to be a great day of flying. Click the "Read More" link to get Roy's whole report... dr

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Sunday, May 3, 2015 is a go!

Sunday, May 3, 2015 is a go!

Unfortunately Saturday the winds are blowing the wrong direction, meaning into the wheat field. However, Sunday looks to be perfect so and Ken will be onsite as well.

When : Sunday, May 3, 2015
Where : The Williams Farm. See Web Site for directions if you are new.
Set Up : Volunteers show up at 9:30 am to help setup.
Launch Start : As soon as set-up is complete.
Launch Ends : Approximately 5:30ish PM so we have some light to close up by.

Ken Allen, Performance Hobbies will be onsite.
Remember that this is a working farm. Dress accordingly, sturdy, warm shoes and suggest you dress in layers so you can take layers off and on as the temperature changes.

Pictures. WE Want More.
Any pictures you take from any recent or upcoming launch that you would like to get posted on the web site for our embarrassment and your entertainment, just contact Doc Russell at: rocketrycarolina@gmail.com. (Remember to make the appropriate substitutions... we don't like spam bots!) Or, as some have done, pass it on a disk or flash drive. We can always get it back to you.
We are continuing with our Range Safety standards by making specific assignments:
RSO/ LCO = Range Safety Officer to pre-inspect rockets before flights combined with the Launch Control Officer to check range conditions and control the launch’s in a timely and efficient manner.
Check both the WEB site and at the launch for info on volunteering.
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.
ROCC Club 2015 Memberships.
Memberships run Jan to Jan with the drive starting in Oct for the new coming year.
On Site : See our Membership Officer Jason Pettler.
For MAIL-INS : See the web site for downloadable membership forms and e-mail address.
Memberships go to the club treasury to cover the NAR and Tripoli Assoc. Fees and Insurance, and also cover the costs of maintaining launch equipment and supplies.
ROCC Rocket Club “T” Shirts.
Any $20 membership includes a colored club T-shirt. (individual prices posted at the launch) We went through the Grey shirts, the Tie-Dyes and now we have assorted solid color shirts. Due to last summer’s ill-regular season, any “I.O.U.’s” for “T”’s, See Jason or myself.

April Launch Update - 4/25 & 4/26 Cancelled

The forecast hasn't improved so this weekends launch has been cancelled. 

We will be checking with Kip to see if pushing the launch back to May 2 & 3 will be possible without damaging the wheat crop. 

Check back for more updates.

April Launch Campout/Night Launch will be April 25 and 26th.

The launched scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled because of the field conditions. We will push the launch back to next weekend. 

The Campout/Night Launch will be April 25 and 26th.

Congratulations to the East Alexander Middle School TARC Team!

Jason Erkman sent us an email letting us know the East Alexander Middle School made the TARC (Team America Rocketry Challenge) finals. It took  three years, and they made it this year! Jason wanted to thank all the members of ROCC for helping them with their launches. 

Congratulations to the East Alexander Middle School TARC Team!

April Launch Details

The April Launch is coming up quick.

Camping:

Kip as allowed us to camp out on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. I had a few people ask me about that so for those planning on camping you can make your plans accordingly.

Yard Sale:

Have stuff you need to sell? Bring it out on Saturday, April 18th. This is a good way to unload your unused stuff and to finance your new projects!

Night Launch:

The night launch will be scheduled for Saturday, April 18. We will keep the regular waiver open until approx 7 pm, and the night time waiver will start at 8 pm. So that way we can enjoy the best part of the day in the afternoon. That way it will give us an hour to set up for the night time launch.

Plastic Model Conversion:

If anyone built Plastic Model Conversions we will launch them Saturday, April 18th sometime after 12pm.

ADDITIONAL...  remember that if you're going to participate in the night launch please read the rules for the night waiver HERE

It is advisable to have flashlights for everyone in your party that will be out on the field, and it really helps if you can use a red gel on the lens... it will help to preserve your night vision. 

Last year we were treated to an ISS pass on Saturday night, it's a bit too early to tell but I'll check back closer to the event and post the results. 

dr

March (the real one) post-launch report

Roy's report on the real March launch, that actually came off on the scheduled weekend, is below... please click on the "Read More" link to see the whole enchilada.... dr

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March Launch

Another great weekend launching rockets at ROCC. Thanks to everyone for helping!

Congratulations to Tex Steck, Keith Biddinger,and Micah Epps on getting their Level 1's this weekend!

Sunday, March 22 is a go. Set up time is 9:30am.

Sunday, March 22 is a go. Set up time is 9:30am.