Nov 22, 2021
The annual Turkey & GRITS launch is back this weekend in Nashville, GA near Tifton. Fair skies and generally low winds and temperatures in the 50’s to low 60’s await.
High power rockets may be flown up to 14000′ feet, and low power rockets may be flown as high as you can get them and you’ll get them back as long as you can keep them in sight! If you get hungry on Saturday, Joe Burley will have you covered with $5 hot dogs and hamburgers, and there’ll even be some bright on-field activities early Saturday evening. You can register on the GRITS web site through Tuesday at 9 PM, or you can wait and register at the field. Flight fees are $35 for both days, or $20 for just one day. If you’re just there to watch, it’s all free! Come on out!
Nov 12, 2021
Equity Research Group (ERG) has kicked off its recruitment campaign for the 2022 American Rocketry Challenge. The All-Star Rocketry Program engages kids and teens in grades 6 -12 in fun experiences that help build the skills and confidence needed to participate in the American Rocketry Challenge. This program reflects the mission of ERG which is to increase the number of kids and teens who choose careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The All-Star Rocketry Program includes:
· Five in-person sessions (in the Atlanta Area)
· Five Virtual Sessions (on Zoom)
· Entry into the American Rocketry Challenge
· Free Model Rocket & Supplies
· Launch Experiences
· Trip to Tellus Science Museum (https://tellusmuseum.org/)
The All-Stars Rocketry program runs for10 weeks and meets mid-morning for 2-3 hours on Saturdays beginning January 2022. The cost of the 10-week program is $30 per participant. Families who quality may apply for a complimentary seat in the program.
Interested in joining the ERG All-Star Team? Click Join #TeamERG to register or send an email to info@equityresearchgroup.org
The deadline for registering is November 25, 2021.
Nov 8, 2021
Come on out to SoAR’s launch from Mill Springs Academy on Saturday from 9 AM – 2 PM. Yes, we should be on winter hours now, but special circumstances require the earlier time. Weather should be sunny, but it will be very chilly with the temperature hovering around 50 degrees, and the winds will be high at 11 to 14 MPH from the northwest, and gusts up to 22 MPH..
Mill Springs is our low-power field, suitable for rockets that fly no more than 1000 feet or so. With the winds this time, you may want to keep them even lower, and either reef your parachutes, or switch to streamers. We recommend a maximum of “D” impulse, but experienced rocketeers can and have flown big rockets with up to “G” power on this field. You never know!
As always, the public is welcome to watch or join in.
Oct 20, 2021
SoAR’s October launch at the pasture between Ball Ground and Dawsonville will be this Saturday, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Note the new winter hours (though the next Mill Springs launch will still be summer hours). This will be the last Dawsonville launch until at least January, due to Turkey & GRITS, and Christmas.
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 perfect sunny day for the launch. Temps will around 70. The wind will come from the northwest at 6 MPH.
Oct 14, 2021
It is time for the October RocketTalk meeting at Tuxford Swim & Tennis Club in Alpharetta ttonight from 7:00 PM to about 9 PM.
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.
For those who are still uncomfortable with in-person meetings, are unvaccinated, or just can’t get to the meeting, we will still have a remote component to the meeting. We will have a TV, laptop, and web cam at the meeting and those who wish can log onto Zoom and participate from home. Just go to the RocketTalk page and click the big blue button.
Oct 14, 2021
It is time for the October RocketTalk meeting at Tuxford Swim & Tennis Club in Alpharetta ttonight from 7:00 PM to about 9 PM.
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.
For those who are still uncomfortable with in-person meetings, are unvaccinated, or just can’t get to the meeting, we will still have a remote component to the meeting. We will have a TV, laptop, and web cam at the meeting and those who wish can log onto Zoom and participate from home. Just go to the RocketTalk page and click the big blue button.
