Northern Colorado Rocketry had a scheduled launch event on Sat, April 4 at the North launch site. Due to concerns about fire conditions, the PNG Ranger has directed NCR to cancel the event.
Regarding the scheduled April launch, there are serious concerns about fire conditions on the PNG. The District Ranger is asking that NCR cancel this launch. There is a higher than normal amount of dry, cured out vegetation out there. There has been no significant precipitation for quite a while and it has been pretty warm and windy. There was a Red Flag Warning in effect yesterday that included PNG. The forecast is for continued warm, dry and (at least somewhat) windy conditions. There have been 4 fires on PNG and another on adjacent land over the last 3 weekends. Given the conditions, forecast and recent history, we are electing to play it safe.
I know this is disappointing. Hopefully we’ll get some substantial precipitation soon and things will be better for the May launch dates but April is a definite ‘no go’.
Alternatives for launching in April include:
CRASH holds sport launches twice each month year 'round. Launches are held on the first Sunday at Noon and the third Saturday at 10:00 AM at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood.
Rocket Flying is held on the THIRD Saturday of the month on the grounds of the Hudson Ranch.
At Tripoli-Colorado, High Power Rocketry begins at 8,800 feet! Next launch will be on April 19th, weather permitting.
Final reminder - the 9th Annual All Colorado Rocketry Dinner is TOMORROW night. We hope you can join us to share stories, see old friends, and take part in our infamous 'Never Ending Raffle'. Oh yeah, and to have some pretty good food too.
Dinner Details, RSVP form, and pre-payment Information here -
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