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NCR 2018 Contest – Buy it, Build it, Fly it
Buy it, Build it, Fly it
$0 Entry – Also, the only prize is bragging rights.
Contest will be held during the club’s annual Mayhem (June) launch and Oktoberfest (October).
Rules
Buy, or bring a new rocket kit to build during one of the 3-day weekend launches.
Contestants must construct a rocket and fly it successfully within the 3-days of the launch.
You must declare your flight as a contest flight prior to launch.
- Contest is open to any NCR club member.
- No build restrictions, you may bring additional parts to the launch.
- Flights must be witnessed by another club member.
- Record your flight success/failure on your flight card.
2018-04 North Site Launch Photos
Dubious start Saturday morning. A good three to four inches of moisture on the ground, heavy cloud cover and only about 20 degrees. But incredibly, a fair number of folks believing conditions would improve. Lots of time standing around, reviewing options and discussing a little bit of everything before we started to unload the trailer and get the range set up. By 11:30, we we’re flying high into clear skies and with slightly warmer temps. 20 different flyers launched a total of 40 flights ( 16 Class One, 24 Class Two), including the Team from CSU testing air brakes for their ESRA IREC (Experimental Sounding Rockets Association’s Intercollegiate Rocketry Engineering Competition) Spaceport America Cup launch in June, a Team from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga attempting to set a new I class multi-staged altitude record (great flight but well short of current record), two members seeking High Power Certification flights, John Jamieson’s all time best altitude flight to 14, 334′ and there were even calm enough winds for Vic to launch his RC controlled rocket boosted glider for a marvelous flight and beautifully executed soft landing.
April Launch – North Site
Spring may have finally arrived on the prairie. Please pay close attention to the weather forecasts. If the weather cooperates, we have a GO for launch on Saturday and Sunday April 7th and 8th from the North Site. Expect the range and waiver (20,000’ AGL) to be operational from 9 AM until 5 PM on Saturday and 9 AM till 3 PM on Sunday. Please advise ASAP if a “window” will be required for any flights.
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. All flyers must be ready to verify current membership status.
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.
NCR 2018 Contest Rules – 12oz Lift
12oz Lift
$20 Entry
Contest will be held during the club’s annual MAYHEM launch in June. Contest flights must be complete and recorded by the final day of the launch – at noon on June 3, 2018.
| Friday, Saturday, & Sunday June 1st – 3rd | North Site – MAYHEM |
Rules
Construct, launch, and successfully recover your rocket carrying a 12oz. payload of your favorite (unopened) beverage.
12oz can must be recovered undamaged to be considered a successful contest flight.
You must declare your flight as a contest flight prior to launch.
- Contest is open to any L1, L2, or L3 certified flier under TRA or NAR.
- No build dimension restrictions. (Airframe must carry payload of: 1 12oz can of your favorite beverage).
- Your rocket must be capable of flying under an I impulse motor or higher.
- Flights must be witnessed and timed by a club member.
- Record your flight duration on your flight card.
- Winner is determined by longest in-air duration from launch, to landing.
- If your rocket landing time is unknown, your flight will be disqualified
- Altimiter data, GPS, Radio, and visual tracking are all acceptable means to time your flight’s duration.
- Tie breakers:
- Altitude – Must be reported by electronic altimeter
- Lightest Rocket Airframe w/o motor or payload.
- Lowest Motor Class and Thrust.
Entry and Sign-up
When you register for your first day at MHM, be sure to include your $20 contest entry fee and register with the contest director (Brad Morse).
Prizes
Two kits have been donated for prizes to be given for First and Second place, along with a cash prize dependent on the number of participants.
Feb. 3 Launch – GO!
We are GO FOR LAUNCH on Saturday, February 3rd at the ATLAS SITE. The current weather forecast, subject to change, predicts un-comfortable temps and probable windy conditions for flying. Range and waiver are expected to be ready for operation starting at 9 AM and lasting until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the weather chases us away, whichever happens first. This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only and all flights must remain under the 12,000 foot AGL ceiling.
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, help is greatly appreciated with range set up, operations and clean up. 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
Hope to see you out on the range.
Go For Launch: Jan 6, 2018
Members and Friends,
HAPPY NEW LAUNCH YEAR!!!! Resolve to launch more rockets in 2018, beginning on January 6th.
We are GO FOR LAUNCH on Saturday, January 6th at the ATLAS SITE. The current weather forecast calls for clear and cold conditions for flying, starting at 10 AM and lasting until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first. This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only and all flights must remain under the 12,000 foot AGL ceiling.
As always, help is greatly appreciated with range set up, operations and clean up. 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.
A Quick reminder: NCR Membership Business and Swap Meet Meeting will happen, snow or shine, on the 13th of January, 2018, at the VFW Hall in Ault. PLEASE ATTEND. The Agenda is full and NCR needs your input. Doors will open about 11 AM and the meeting will start by 1 PM. Please RSVP (reply to this email Yea or Nay for a lunch headcount) if you haven’t done so already. Lunch should be ready at approximately noon.
Back by popular response, this meeting will also provide the opportunity for members and friends to acquire or dispose of unwanted/extra rocketry related items. Come prepared to barter, buy or sell some real bargains. NCR will once again host a SWAP MEET. Got something rocketry related to sell or trade or give away? Bring it to the meeting.
Hope to see you out on the range.
LDRS 37 – Tripoli Central California
LDRS 37 will be held at Tripoli Central California, May 16-20. The launch site is about 30 miles from Fresno, California on Maddox Dairy farmland (near Helms, CA).
Impulse up to M motors with 16,811 ft wavier. Night launch scheduled for Saturday night. There will Nike Drag race and other special events like the LDRS Banquet a Harris Ranch.
The site is excellent for rocketry and launch equipment is best you’ll find. There will be onsite food and rocketry vendors. Free Camping on site with hotels available in the area. There is a corner store at the Helm crossroad.
Registration and information about the launch can be found at https://ldrs37.org.LDRS 37