Spring may have finally arrived on the prairie.  Please pay close attention to the weather forecasts.  If the weather cooperates, and if the access road is passable, we have a GO for launch on Saturday, April 2 from the North Site.  Expect the range and waiver (20,000’ AGL) to be operational from 9 AM until 5 PM on Saturday. 

This launch opportunity is designated a Tripoli Research launch.  Note that all NAR members are now welcome to attend Tripoli Research launches; you are no longer required to join TRA to attend and may fly commercial motors (up to your certification level) with proof of current NAR membership.

NCR is an Authorized Permitee of the Pawnee National Grassland.  A morning orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with regards to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit. 

Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices.  The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under a Forest Service Region 2 fire regulation.  The issuance of NCR’s permit allows launches to take place by exempting the Holder from that regulation for approved launch events only.  All launches, other than those conducted by the Holder during approved launch events, are outside the scope of this permit and are prohibited by Forest Service regulations. 

As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up.   

Hope to see you out on the range.