Members and Friends,

We are GO for launch only on Saturday, November 7th.  Current weather predictions appear favorable for flying rockets, opening the waiver and range at 9 AM and lasting until 4 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first.  This launch opportunity will be our last visit to the North Site until April, 2016, with the 20,000’ AGL ceiling. "Windows" are available, to be coordinated in real time.  Please advise me ASAP if you anticipate needing a higher altitude launch "window".  

The District Ranger has concluded that NCR is OK to launch on Sat, 11/7 at the North site as planned, subject to normal precautions & procedures.  Fire danger has lessened somewhat recently with lower temps, higher RH’s and some precipitation but obviously fires are still a possibility and a concern – especially given all the dry grass on PNG - so caution still needs to be exercised.

For those of you driving a long ways to visit our launch, I’d recommend checking in with your favorite weather report or call the Greeley-Weld County Airport’s automated weather line at 970-352-3511.

An 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 Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only. 

As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.