Many moons ago I was stationed at Minot AFB, ND, and we did have an area on base where we could launch LPR rockets. It was well away from the flight line/runway, and we had the permission of the Base Commander, and the Security forces were duly notified ahead of time. We only launched on weekends when flying was normally at a minimum anyway.
Many moons ago I was stationed at Minot AFB, ND, and we did have an area on base where we could launch LPR rockets. It was well away from the flight line/runway, and we had the permission of the Base Commander, and the Security forces were duly notified ahead of time. We only launched on weekends when flying was normally at a minimum anyway.
Hi,
Does anyone know if I can launch near or on an Air Force base? I read something that said that as long as they weigh less then 16 ounces or have less than 4 ounces of fuel they can be launched anywhere.
Thank you!
Thomas
Welcome. And a location for where you are would help. Ultimately, no one can authorize launching on a base other than the Base Commander or his designee. Off base, if the land is public, there are fewer restrictions, depending on your city.
... FAR Part 101 has already been misrepresented on this thread.
It was not your post.
The following only applies to class 2 and above rockets:
(e) Within 9.26 kilometers (5 nautical miles) of any airport boundary without prior authorization from the FAA;
However....other factors may come into play such as restricted areas or creating a hazard.
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