CMASS will be holding it's annual Winter Follies Launch in January 2018 at the School Street field in Acton, MA. This year, were going to try to hold it on the best weather day we can muster. To that end, weve reserved the School Street field in Acton, MA, for all the weekends in the month. Well only get to use it on one of the weekend days but we wont be tied to a day that may not be serviceable for us. Right now, our calendar has the 6th listed as our launch day. If this looks like it will be a good day to fly, well hold to that schedule and people will have the rest of the month to get back to building. If the weather looks unpleasant, or even dangerous, well move the scheduled day to the 7th or the following weekend; that idea will roll forward for each weekend in the month, as needed. Ill try to make the call by the Wednesday before the scheduled time to allow folks to shuffle things around. Keep an eye on the website for the latest information.
Whatever day we end up launching, set up will be at 10 AM and we'll fly until 3 PM at the latest.
I'm hoping to be able to get a day that will be comfortable for us to use but things can change around here with little notice. As we have proved, bad weather will not cancel this launch once the date is set but it will likely shorten it. Plan on being there early.
As always, this field supports only low- and mid-power rockets and motors. Be sure to mind the weather conditions when you mate your rocket and motor. All sparky motors are considered high-power and are not allowed at this launch. Remember, plastic parachutes don't play well in the cold weather; don't pack your chutes until you're ready to fly and dust them with talcum powder to give them the best chance to do their job.
Whatever day we end up launching, set up will be at 10 AM and we'll fly until 3 PM at the latest.
I'm hoping to be able to get a day that will be comfortable for us to use but things can change around here with little notice. As we have proved, bad weather will not cancel this launch once the date is set but it will likely shorten it. Plan on being there early.
As always, this field supports only low- and mid-power rockets and motors. Be sure to mind the weather conditions when you mate your rocket and motor. All sparky motors are considered high-power and are not allowed at this launch. Remember, plastic parachutes don't play well in the cold weather; don't pack your chutes until you're ready to fly and dust them with talcum powder to give them the best chance to do their job.