Spitfire222
I only lawn-darted once
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Hi everyone, I’m interested in getting back into rocketry after a hiatus since childhood. Back then, I received an Estes America starter kit for Christmas, built a few more LPR rockets for a several more years, and then other interests shifted my focus away. A few months ago, I walked past some rockets in a local hobby store, and picked up some kits because I wanted to remake those lost models and do them justice with my improved building abilities.
Having built a few rockets so far, I have still yet to launch them. I live in Richmond, VA, and a cursory internet search yielded that the city does not seem too keen on rocket launching in local parks. However, I did discover a list of nearby NAR and Tripoli clubs, and I’ve been trying to find a launch to attend. Unfortunately, the closest ones to me seem inactive. Vikings Rocket Society, supposedly based here in Richmond, has lost its flying field, and the website has had no updates for months. HOVAR’s website also shows no updates since 2018 launches. I guess I’ll have to travel further to attend a launch (Battle Park and NOVAAR), but I was really hoping to find something closer. Any local Virginia flyers that have any up-to-date information about the rocket scene around here? Thanks, this site has already been a goldmine of great information that I’ve already applied to my latest builds!
Having built a few rockets so far, I have still yet to launch them. I live in Richmond, VA, and a cursory internet search yielded that the city does not seem too keen on rocket launching in local parks. However, I did discover a list of nearby NAR and Tripoli clubs, and I’ve been trying to find a launch to attend. Unfortunately, the closest ones to me seem inactive. Vikings Rocket Society, supposedly based here in Richmond, has lost its flying field, and the website has had no updates for months. HOVAR’s website also shows no updates since 2018 launches. I guess I’ll have to travel further to attend a launch (Battle Park and NOVAAR), but I was really hoping to find something closer. Any local Virginia flyers that have any up-to-date information about the rocket scene around here? Thanks, this site has already been a goldmine of great information that I’ve already applied to my latest builds!