Apr 2, 2021
Join us today for the SoAR launch at Taylorsville which started at 9 AM and will go ’til 5 PM. There will NOT be an on-site motor vendor at this launch. High power is featured, of course, but low- and mid-power model rockets are welcome.
Maximum altitude for high power rockets is 5500 feet above ground level. If a rocket goes off range, you must come get the field liaison before attempting to recover your rocket.
Current forecast is cold early, but clear all day and getting up to around 60 in the afternoon, calm to light winds.
The flight fee for this launch will be $15. We must pay the field owner for the use of the field so the flight fee goes to defray the cost. Spectators are welcome and can just watch for free as always. And you can always donate a few bucks online!
Fliers are expected to sign up for range duty
- Launch Control Officer (LCO) – No certification required. You should have some experience running LCO
- Range Safety Officer (RSO) – You must be at least level 2 certified by NAR/TRA/CAR.
- Pad Assignment – You must be alive and not have any contagious disease!
- Range Setup – Any entity may do pad setup…heartbeat preferred
- Range Take Down – Like range setup
- Registration Table – Age 16 and up. This is just collecting launch fees and handing out bracelets.
If no one shows up for setup, we will start late. If no one stays for take down, Jorge will be late for the next couple of launches. If we have open spots for LCO or RSO, the launch stops until someone volunteers.
If you see Alan Isdell, please thank him for his efforts to make this launch happen!
Mar 16, 2021
This event has been cancelled.
This will be a two day launch. On March 27th, the launch will start at 9 AM and halt at 5 PM. On March 28th, the launch will start at noon and halt at 5 PM. There will NOT be an on-site motor vendor at this launch. Get high power motors from Chris’ Rocket Supplies before you go.
Current forecast is for showers likely both days.
Maximum altitude for high power rockets is 5500 feet above ground level. If a rocket goes off range, you must come get the field liaison before attempting to recover your rocket.
The flight fee for this launch will be $15 for one day, $20 for both days. We must pay the field owner $750 for the use of the field. You can come and just watch for free as always.
Fliers are expected to sign up for range duty
- Launch Control Officer (LCO) – No certification required. You should have some experience running LCO
- Range Safety Officer (RSO) – You must be at least level 2 certified by NAR/TRA/CAR.
- Pad Assignment – You must be alive and not have any contagious disease!
- Range Setup – Any entity may do pad setup…heartbeat preferred
- Range Take Down – Like range setup
- Registration Table – Age 16 and up. This is just collecting launch fees and handing out bracelets.
If no one shows up for setup, we will start late. If no one stays for take down, Jorge will be late for the next couple of launches. If we have open spots for LCO or RSO, the launch stops until someone volunteers.
If you see Alan Isdell, please thank him for his efforts to make this launch happen!
Feb 23, 2021
Join us today at Dawsonville for this month’s SoAR Launch, 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.
The latest weather forecast is showing cloudy with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers, though it may be mostly mist. The cloud ceiling will be VERY LOW, staying well under 1000′ all day but there may be small breaks in the clouds as we get later in the day. Wind will be from the south southeast at 5 mph, and we’ll have a high of around 66°F. It may be muddy depending on whether they got rain on Friday.
Just in case, please check your email (if you’re a SoAR member) and/or the SoAR website before coming out for the launch.
We will, of course, be continuing with social distancing and wearing masks is strongly encouraged (please wear a mask when at prep table and at safety check/launch control, and when interacting with others). Remember, you’re protecting them, and they’re protecting you. With infection counts going down and more people being vaccinated, hopefully we can get back to normal in a few months.
Feb 10, 2021
The next RocketTalk meeting is Thursday night on Zoom at 7 PM. Check the RocketTalk page for the connection info.
The RocketTalk meeting is where we bring projects to show and techniques to share, and just talk rockets. We cover everything: build questions and techniques; motors; recovery; new and old models; high and low power; model rocket history; real rockets: etc., etc. etc. If it has anything to do with rockets, we love it!!!! You are guaranteed a few minutes of floor time… so bring your latest projects, questions, ideas, finds, complaints, recipes, clean jokes, ocarina improvisations, etc.
Feb 10, 2021
Join us this Saturday at Mill Springs Academy for this month’s SoAR Launch, from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Whatever else you do, please check your email and/or the SoAR website before coming out for the launch.
Right now, the weather forecast is pretty darn awful, with an 80-100 percent chance of rain. However, if the system moves through faster, we may be able to get the launch in.
A go/no go announcement will certainly be made by Saturday morning. If the bad forecast holds, we may be able to settle the matter on Friday night.
We will, of course, be continuing with social distancing and wearing masks is strongly encouraged (please wear a mask when at prep table and at safety check/launch control, and when interacting with others). Remember, you’re protecting them, and they’re protecting you. .
This is our low-power field (we recommend altitudes of no more than 1000 feet to assure you getting your rocket back), but if you know what you are doing it is possible to fly mid power successfully.
