Taylorsville Launch Today!

Published on April 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!

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