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Hello Dallas Area Rocket Enthusiasts!!
DARS will be holding its (almost) monthly High Power launch Saturday 10/25 at our high power field in Gunter, TX. The current weather forecast has partly cloudy skies with a high of 78°, and winds from the north-east staying under 10mph. If these conditions are what we have on Saturday, we will be set up near the pole barn on the north end of the field. Since this is still a week out, it is quite subject to change. As always, please check the website www.dars.org before heading out. All changes will be posted on the front page.
Launch Details:
Date: Saturday, 10-25-2014
Time: 9 am setup, 10am – 5 pm Launch hours
Location: Gunter High Power Field – Follow this link for directions https://www.dars.org/NAV-special.html
Altitude Limit: 1 mile AGL (5,280 ft above ground level)
Pads Available: Model Rocket, Mid Power, and High Power (Please let us know in advance if you plan on launching a complex rocket or any K or larger motors)
Certification: NAR or Tripoli - All high power flyers must show a current NAR or TRA membership card to prove certification level - no exceptions.
Flight Prep: All high power rockets and flight plans will be reviewed by the RSO before pad assignment to ensure compliance. If you are planning a flight that will be close to our waiver, be prepared to answer many questions or provide a simulation.
Registration/Range Fees: FREE Under 18 modroc/sport.
$5 Adult modroc/sport
$20 High-Power (not DARS member)
$10 High-Power DARS member
Bathroom Facilities: A portable toilet facility will be on-site.
Food/Beverages: Nearest food/gas/facilities are 4 miles northeast, back into Gunter. (It is best to bring your own)
Flight Cards: to speed up range operations please bring your flight cards already filled out to the field. https://www.dars.org/library.html
Read this section if you are planning on a certification flight!! It is best to have your certification team lined up prior to the launch date. You will need two people with the certification at the level you are attempting, or one with a higher certification level (i.e., two L1 or one L2 for a level 1 attempt). Also, you will need to assemble your motor in the presence of your certification team, so bring the motor in its original package. Contact me or any DARS officer (www.dars.org) for assistance with the certification process.
Launch Note:
High Power Motors for sale - Robert Watson will be at the launch with a large inventory of Aerotech EconoMax, HP DMS single use and HP reload motors for sale. Please contact Robert (rwatson_at_buyrocketmotors.com) if you have specific requests or visit his website www.BuyRocketMotors.com.
Volunteers Needed:
We have had very successful launches the last few months due to the large group of support volunteers. We will again need 5-6 people to help with setup and range operations for the day.
DARS will be holding its (almost) monthly High Power launch Saturday 10/25 at our high power field in Gunter, TX. The current weather forecast has partly cloudy skies with a high of 78°, and winds from the north-east staying under 10mph. If these conditions are what we have on Saturday, we will be set up near the pole barn on the north end of the field. Since this is still a week out, it is quite subject to change. As always, please check the website www.dars.org before heading out. All changes will be posted on the front page.
Launch Details:
Date: Saturday, 10-25-2014
Time: 9 am setup, 10am – 5 pm Launch hours
Location: Gunter High Power Field – Follow this link for directions https://www.dars.org/NAV-special.html
Altitude Limit: 1 mile AGL (5,280 ft above ground level)
Pads Available: Model Rocket, Mid Power, and High Power (Please let us know in advance if you plan on launching a complex rocket or any K or larger motors)
Certification: NAR or Tripoli - All high power flyers must show a current NAR or TRA membership card to prove certification level - no exceptions.
Flight Prep: All high power rockets and flight plans will be reviewed by the RSO before pad assignment to ensure compliance. If you are planning a flight that will be close to our waiver, be prepared to answer many questions or provide a simulation.
Registration/Range Fees: FREE Under 18 modroc/sport.
$5 Adult modroc/sport
$20 High-Power (not DARS member)
$10 High-Power DARS member
Bathroom Facilities: A portable toilet facility will be on-site.
Food/Beverages: Nearest food/gas/facilities are 4 miles northeast, back into Gunter. (It is best to bring your own)
Flight Cards: to speed up range operations please bring your flight cards already filled out to the field. https://www.dars.org/library.html
Read this section if you are planning on a certification flight!! It is best to have your certification team lined up prior to the launch date. You will need two people with the certification at the level you are attempting, or one with a higher certification level (i.e., two L1 or one L2 for a level 1 attempt). Also, you will need to assemble your motor in the presence of your certification team, so bring the motor in its original package. Contact me or any DARS officer (www.dars.org) for assistance with the certification process.
Launch Note:
High Power Motors for sale - Robert Watson will be at the launch with a large inventory of Aerotech EconoMax, HP DMS single use and HP reload motors for sale. Please contact Robert (rwatson_at_buyrocketmotors.com) if you have specific requests or visit his website www.BuyRocketMotors.com.
Volunteers Needed:
We have had very successful launches the last few months due to the large group of support volunteers. We will again need 5-6 people to help with setup and range operations for the day.
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