Rocketry has experienced a revolution in technology now available to the common hobbyist.
There are a variety of vendors that now provide electronic payload packages to record flight characteristics, altitude, speed, acceleration, and more.
Altimeters can (and usually do) include capabilities to control apogee and main parachute deployment events with black powder charges.
In addition, GPS and Radio tracking systems are also available.
We are Good to Go with our scheduled and approved launch on Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th, from the North Site, subject to change – Mostly cloudy and High Winds predicted. Range and waiver should be active by 9AM on Saturday. The Pawnee National Grassland remains fragile and dry, so extra precautions are in order. Please stay on the authorized roads and please don’t park more than 100’ off the road at the flight line.
Vehicles must remain on approved/maintained roadways. Driving on the Pawnee Grasslands is not allowed during any NCR sanctioned activity.
