Jeffrey Joe Hinton

Members and Friends,Apologies for the short notice:Tired of waiting for a launch to buy all of your rocket items? Need to have that “hold it in your hand experience?”  On Sunday, October 4th, Robert DeHate and Gloria Robinson of Animal Motor…   Read more»

Members and Friends,NO GO for Oktoberfest.  NCR’s Oktoberfest has been “officially” cancelled.    This decision should come as no surprise.  Common sense should strongly support cancellation as the prudent and responsible action to take.   As stewards of our “permitted” parcel of prairie,…   Read more»

Members and Friends,NO GO for Oktoberfest.  NCR’s Oktoberfest has been “officially” cancelled.    This decision should come as no surprise.  Common sense should strongly support cancellation as the prudent and responsible action to take.   As stewards of our “permitted” parcel of prairie,…   Read more»

Members and Friends,                                                                     August 24th, 2015NCR was officially advised this afternoon that fire conditions are too dangerous for our planned September launch at the North Site on the Pawnee National Grassland, and possibly for the remainder of the year.   Given…   Read more»

Members and Friends,                                                                     August 24th, 2015NCR was officially advised this afternoon that fire conditions are too dangerous for our planned September launch at the North Site on the Pawnee National Grassland, and possibly for the remainder of the year.   Given…   Read more»

The Pawnee District Ranger has given NCR the green light to proceed with the scheduled 8/8-9 launch events as planned, subject to all normal precautions.  We will need to make sure all necessary precautions are taken to minimize the possibility of fires.  …   Read more»

The Pawnee District Ranger has given NCR the green light to proceed with the scheduled 8/8-9 launch events as planned, subject to all normal precautions.  We will need to make sure all necessary precautions are taken to minimize the possibility of fires.  …   Read more»

High Skies in July was an amazing weekend for NCR members and friends (fliers from Utah, Kansas, Wyoming and Nebraska) in so many ways.    On Friday, July 10th, 25 different flyers had a total of 58 flights (37 Class One…   Read more»

We have been given the green light to proceed with our High Skies In July launch at the North Site.  In addition, we have been blessed with an extra day on the front end of the weekend.  On Friday, July…   Read more»

We have been given the green light to proceed with our High Skies In July launch at the North Site.  In addition, we have been blessed with an extra day on the front end of the weekend.  On Friday, July…   Read more»

Mile High Mayhem has been WASHED OUT – NO GO for Launch weekend June 5th thru 7th.    The prairie has gone from one extreme – dry and tinder – to another – soggy and saturated.  To protect and preserve our…   Read more»

Mile High Mayhem has been WASHED OUT – NO GO for Launch weekend June 5th thru 7th.    The prairie has gone from one extreme – dry and tinder – to another – soggy and saturated.  To protect and preserve our…   Read more»

NCR’s equipment cleaning day will be this Saturday, May 9th, from 9:00 till noon, in preparation for Mile High Mayhem (June 5th -7th).  We’ll be organizing the trailer, cleaning pads, rods and rails, checking wires and charging fire extinguishers.  If…   Read more»

Some of us did this last year, or maybe the year before.  Super fun day to show off our stuff!!The EAA chapter in Greeley is hosting a 'Learn to Fly' day on May 16 at the Greeley Weld County Airport.  They would…   Read more»

Some of us did this last year, or maybe the year before.  Super fun day to show off our stuff!!The EAA chapter in Greeley is hosting a 'Learn to Fly' day on May 16 at the Greeley Weld County Airport. …   Read more»

Spring has arrived on the prairie.  Please pay attention to the weather forecasts.  If the weather cooperates, we have a GO for launch next Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd from the North Site.  Expect the range and waiver (20,000’ AGL) to be operational…   Read more»

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…   Read more»

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…   Read more»

There is a scheduled/approved Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Sat, 3/7 at the Atlas launch site.  Weather pending….We have a GO for launch this Saturday, March 7th, from the Atlas Site.  This launch will be for commercial motors only.  Expect the range…   Read more»

This note from Prefect Dave Hanson, for Tripoli Colorado:Hey everyone!This year, the All-Colorado Rocket Family Dinner will be on Saturday,March 28. The location and time will be the same: Cinzetti's from 6pmto 9pm. Please follow the link to read more…   Read more»