July Launch Cancelled

Posted: July 1, 2022 | Author: davew6dps | Filed under: Launch Announcements | Comments Off

Due to expected temperature and conditions, the July 9 launch is canceled.

Sorry, but the board is concerned with safety of flyers and families.

Tahoma Photography LDRS photos

Posted: June 19, 2022 | Author: xenonrocket | Filed under: Launch Announcements | Comments Off

Tahoma Photography has posted their LDRS photos-check them out and purchase here: https://jimwilkerson.zenfolio.com/f770379415

LDRS XL Merchandise

Posted: June 17, 2022 | Author: xenonrocket | Filed under: Launch Announcements | Comments Off

If you were unable to attend LDRS XL and were interested in some souvenirs we still have some merchandise available.

T-Shirts can be purchased by clicking here —> LDRS 40

For Hats, Pins and Stickers – Please send an email to rocclub101@yahoo.com

DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE HERE.

Hats – $25.00

Pins – $3.00

Sticker – $2.00

Shipping cost will be approximately $3 – $5 and shipping for these items “MAY” take up to 4 to 6 weeks depending on when we have our next launch.

Thank You!

LDRS 40 Launch Report

Posted: June 13, 2022 | Author: davew6dps | Filed under: Launch Announcements | Comments Off

What a great LDRS 40! The weather was warm and the winds came for a visit each day! Flying began Thursday at 6 AM and we flew until 2 PM and 1 Night flight was launched, Friday we flew from 6 am until the wind picked up just before 2 PM and the winds slowed down enough for 20 night flights, Saturday we flew from 6 AM until the wind picked up at Noon and Sunday we flew from 6 AM – until the wind picked up again about 9:30 AM. There were 250 pre-registered flyers with many more joining to fly for a single day and several hundred spectators!

Thank you to all the Vendors that came out and supported LDRS 40- Aerotech, Animal Motor Works, Chris’ Supplies, Discount Rocketry, Dynasaor Rocketry, LOC, Rocketman Parachutes, SBR, Tahoma Photography and Wildman Rocketry!

LDRS Launch Report

We had 652 flights over the course of LDRS XL!

½ A: 3

A: 16

B: 26

C: 45

D: 38

E: 20

F: 56

G: 67

H: 119

I: 95

J: 77

K: 49

L: 19

M: 22

24 of the above flights were clusters with 2 or more motors. There were also additional flights that were 2 – 3 stages!

There were 45 Certification Attempts: 4 Jr. Level 1’s; 23 Level 1’s; 15 Level 2’s and 3 Level 3. Congratulations to all those that were successful!!

Thank you to all who came and flew with us, helped LCO, FSR, RSO, Spotter, Pad Manage and Clean Up! We appreciate your willingness to volunteer!

A huge shout out to the ROC Board members, LDRS Committee members and the Tripoli Board Members that helped plan and organize LDRS 40 for the past 6 months.

We will see everyone on July 9th for our regular Monthly Launch, as always weather permitting.

Cari Schneider

ROC Membership Chair

LDRS 40 is almost upon us.

Posted: June 4, 2022 | Author: davew6dps | Filed under: Launch Announcements | Comments Off

Registration on the lakebed will open Wednesday afternoon. Camping in the LDRS 40 area can also begin Wednesday.

Flights each day will begin at 6AM Pacific time Thursday through Sunday, about a half-hour after sunrise. The best conditions are usually early, so plan to be ready early in the day. Do not count on good conditions continuing after Noon.

High temps and low humidity make it extremely important to stay hydrated, so bring plenty of water, sports drink, and high-SPF sunscreen. Dehydration and heat illness are serious threats in our climate. The only shade on the lakebed is what you bring with you!

Check the planned schedule on our web page. Updates will be posted on Facebook, announced over the PA and 90.1 FM on the lakebed. Web site updates from my cell phone may take longer.