That still beats my trip to MDRA 3.5 hrs or 211 miles one way.
Pine Island is 30 miles from my doorstep.
The new field is 169 miles.... no small trip for me either.
Here's the e-mail that was sent out to everyone on the list:
"Members of METRA
Great News !!!! Metropolitan Rocketry Club (METRA) has a New Waiver for 2013
METRA sought and received approval to conduct launches at a new site, in Manheim, PA and we have an approved waiver of 5,000 feet.
New Site (look it up on Google Maps):
1978 - 2098 Junction Road
Manheim, PA 17545
We continue to explore with the FAA flying at Pine Island in Middletown. Temporarily, Manheim, PA will be our home.
Many, many, many thanks to Randy Appelbaum and others, whose tireless efforts and time spent on the phone and traveling brought about this great news for METRA!
Keep your eyes open for announcements about a date and details for a first launch!
David Greenapple
METRA Board of Directors
Mobile: (203) 451-9275"
Please post? I never got on the mailing list :/