Nov 24, 2023
The gnats. The gnats were perhaps the single imperfect thing about an altogether beautiful, fun and successful GRITS 2023 weekend launch.
The Nashville, GA blue skies featured the occasional cumulus cloud, and a light breeze blew, and overall it was perfect weather to fire off 214 flights Saturday November 18th, and 137 flights Sunday the 19th, for a total of 351 flights in 14.4 hours of open range – a SoAR record, we think!
Motors in play ranged from 1/2A to M, and while the young and the young at heart enjoyed flights all day on the low-power pads, many, many aspiring high-power rocketeers and plenty of Civil Air Patrol cadets flew 12 junior level one, 4 level one, 3 level two, and 1 level three certification flights. On the distant “away cell”, several experienced rocketeers launched “drive it out to the pad in the car”-sized projects.
Saturday evening, as darkness fell, the crowd was treated to a “jaw-dropping” fireworks display!
Keith Frazier and crew did a great job with the food, and our vendors Chris’ Rocket Supplies and JonRocket.com made sure everyone had what we needed in rocketry gear and propellant.
All told, this was perhaps the most successful GRITS launch SoAR has hosted to date, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there next year!
Jan 25, 2023
SoAR’s next launch happens this Saturday at our Dawsonville/Ball Ground site from 11AM – 4PM.
This is our mid-power field, where rockets up to G power can be flown. It is very hilly, and cow-patties abound, hidden in the tall grass in the recovery area, so pick your shoes accordingly. Spectators are always welcome. If you’ve got a rocket, come fly it with us.
As of the 25th it looks like we’ll have a clear day for this launch, with temps rising through the mid 50s by launch’s end. The wind is forecasted to be favorable coming in from the west at less than 10 mph.
Feb 24, 2022
The first SoAR Launch at Dawsonville for 2022 occurs this Saturday at the pasture between Ball Ground and Dawsonville from 11 AM to 4 PM.
This is our mid-power field, where rockets up to G power can be flown. It is very hilly, and cow-patties abound, hidden in the tall grass in the recovery area, so pick your shoes accordingly. Spectators are always welcome. If you’ve got a rocket, come fly it with us.
Looks like we’ll have a mostly cloudy day for this launch, with temps around 55. There’s a slight chance of light rain in the morning, but it shouldn’t interfere much. The wind will come from the north at less than five MPH.
Feb 24, 2022
The first SoAR Launch at Dawsonville for 2022 occurs this Saturday at the pasture between Ball Ground and Dawsonville from 11 AM to 4 PM.
This is our mid-power field, where rockets up to G power can be flown. It is very hilly, and cow-patties abound, hidden in the tall grass in the recovery area, so pick your shoes accordingly. Spectators are always welcome. If you’ve got a rocket, come fly it with us.
Looks like we’ll have a mostly cloudy day for this launch, with temps around 55. There’s a slight chance of light rain in the morning, but it shouldn’t interfere much. The wind will come from the north at less than five MPH.
Feb 24, 2022
The first SoAR Launch at Dawsonville for 2022 occurs this Saturday at the pasture between Ball Ground and Dawsonville from 11 AM to 4 PM.
This is our mid-power field, where rockets up to G power can be flown. It is very hilly, and cow-patties abound, hidden in the tall grass in the recovery area, so pick your shoes accordingly. Spectators are always welcome. If you’ve got a rocket, come fly it with us.
Looks like we’ll have a mostly cloudy day for this launch, with temps around 55. There’s a slight chance of light rain in the morning, but it shouldn’t interfere much. The wind will come from the north at less than five MPH.
