Are you a member of the NCR Facebook Group?  There is probably more accurate schedule information out there.

I’ll at least work on getting the wrong-schedule taken off of the website to avoid confusion.

Bret

NO GO Oktoberfest 2024
The Pawnee remains under Fire Restrictions, and there have been several larger fires already.

The USFS Ban remains in effect until further notice.

I’m in Longmont.  I’ve got a few motor casings/closures, etc (70+), both CTI and Aerotech, 24,29,38,54mm.  Some reloads and SU motors (80ish).  Some mid and high power rockets built, partially built, and kits (or just parts piles).  Some electronics recent and older.

I’m not on these forums much, so email me if you want an Excel spreadsheet that is mostly complete.

franzeldotkenatgmail.com

Thanks,

-Ken

Looks like CRASH is still holding launches near Ft. Lupton.  SCORE welcomes United Launch Alliance for an Intern launch project on July 20th.  Tripoli Colorado hopes to keep flying on July 21st

And August 3rd through 9th, the Southern Colorado Rocketeers will host the National Association of Rocketry Annual Meeting 65! 7 days of flying fun! Low power, high power, contests, etc. 12,000 Ft AGL waiver, 2 NM recovery area! Onsite Camping on their beautiful range!

Celebrate the 4th of July responsibly.
Please stay safe everyone.
Jeffrey JOE Hinton
NCR President

I sincerely hope the Holidaze have been good for you and this New Year looks better than last.
Saturday, January 13th – Annual membership and business meeting.  Same meeting location as last year.  Our meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 10 in Boulder – 4760 North 28th     Agenda is included.  NCR’s Annual Membership and Business meeting will start at 1:30 PM on Saturday the 13th of January, 2024 at the American Legion Post 10 in Boulder.  Our meeting will be held, snow or shine.  Let’s mix business and pleasure.
By popular demand, this meeting will also provide the opportunity for members and friends to show off projects and acquire or dispose of unwanted/extra rocketry related items.  Come prepared to barter, buy or sell some real bargains.  Raffle donations accepted.  NCR will once again host a SWAP MEET.  Got something rocketry related to sell or trade or give away?  Bring it to the meeting.
The American Legion Hall will open at 1:00 PM for setting up the meeting and the Swap Meet.  We’ll be updating and verifying membership information and selling raffle tickets.  There is a cash bar and we’ll have pizza delivered.  The business meeting will start at 1:30 PM  Please plan on attending the meeting as we have a lot to discuss and plan for the next year.  Thank you.

TENATIVE AGENDA 2024 NCR MEETING – 1:30 PM – American Legion Post 10 in Boulder  4760 North 28th.
Opening Announcements – Cash Bar, Raffle tickets, Email addresses, Thank you Notes, Year in Review,  (Order of items for discussion not necessarily set in concrete and subject to change; approximate times)
* Nominations and Election of New Officers – TRA – Prefect, Secretary    NCR – President
* FAA Waiver Reports – Joe Hinton    10 minutes
* USFS Land Use Permit – Joe Hinton    10 minutes
* Treasury and Membership Report – Dennis Billings  10 minutes
*Equipment Concerns  – 10 minutes

*PROTON Project – Rich Wallner

* Contests & Awards – Brad Morse  10 minutes
* Bylaws Review – Changes? – 10 minutes

*WEBPAGE – Brad Morse  10 minutes
* Vendor Presentations – 10 minutes each – Moto-Joe, Mile High Rocketry, Featherweight, Altus             Metrum, Front Range Recovery, etc
* New Business – ????
*ADJOURNMENT of official business

NCR 2024 Launch Schedule – Joe Hinton    5 minutes
Saturday, February 3rd Atlas Site (Back Up weather date on Sunday)
Saturday, March 2nd          Atlas Site (Back Up weather date on Sunday)
Saturday, Sunday April 6,7           North Site                                                                         Saturday, Sunday April 20,21                   North Site

*Equipment Prep/Cleanup days to be determined

Saturday, & Sunday May 4th – 5th      North Site    PAWNEE OPEN

Saturday, Sunday May11,12            North Site

Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 31, June 1,2             North Site       MILE HIGH MAYHEM    Saturday, Sunday July 13th-14th      North Site  HIGH SKIES IN JULY
*Equipment Prep/Cleanup days to be determined

Saturday, Sunday September 6th – 8th       North Site
Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 4th – 6th      North Site  OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, Sunday November 2nd, 3rd       North Site
Saturday December 3rd        Atlas Site
Sunday, December 4th    Atlas Site  (Back Up weather date)

ALL COLORADO ROCKETRY FAMILY LUNCH/DINNER ????

Road Trips   SCORE – First and Third Saturdays        CRASH – First Sunday and Third Saturday   TRIPOLI COLORADO – usually third Sunday April thru October

NARCON  – Virtual participation    Friday, January 27th thru Sunday, 29

TRIPOLI LAS VEGAS SPRINGFEST      March 15th – 17th
ARGONIA CUP and KLOUDBurst 32    March 23 & 24
** NSL  West  Alamosa, Colorado  May 24-27
AMERICA CUP 2020      Spaceport, New Mexico  June 18 – 22

LDRS 42  Upstate New York   June 6, 7, 8, 9

** ULA/Score Launch – July 20

**NARAM 65  – Pueblo  August 3rd – 9th

AIRFEST 29   Argonia, KS.  August 30th – September 2

**Chili Blaster – Pueblo –  Sept 21/22

BALLS 32   September 22-24

TRIPOLI LAS VEGAS OKTOBERFEST    October 18 -20

With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee National Grassland, Let’s hope Mother Nature cooperates.  Expecting partly cloudy skies, winds 4 to 10 mph and maybe temperatures will reach into the forties.  The current weather predictions appear favorable for flying rockets.    The waiver and range should be open at 9 AM and last until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first.  This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only, up to and including K impulse, and all flights must remain under the 12,000’ AGL ceiling.

We expect a visit from the Colorado State Engineering Outreach Program participants, including lots of scouts from Larimer County. An orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with respect to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit.

Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices.  The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launch events to take place on approved dates only.

Please Save the Date for our Annual Business Meeting and Swap Meet – Saturday, January 13th, 2024.  Consider this a call for Agenda items and Officer Nominations.  More information to follow….

As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.

And only if you are able to, any help for Jenn and Jason’s family would be greatly appreciated.    https://www.gofundme.com/f/jenn-chamberlins-family?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Expect the range and waiver (20,000’ AGL) to be operational by 9 AM to 5 PM Remember Range Etiquette.  If you find a gate closed, close it behind you.  Please treat our National Grassland with respect.  As is typical with visiting or camping in most public areas, we are required to remove all of our trash.  Be considerate and responsible.  If you bring it, be prepared to leave with it.  Please clean up your parking and prep area before you leave and take all of your stuff with you.  Port-a-potties will be on site.

NCR is an Authorized Permitee of the Pawnee National Grassland.  A morning orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with regards to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit.

Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices.  The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under a Forest Service Region 2 fire regulation.  The issuance of NCR’s permit allows launches to take place by exempting the Holder from that regulation for approved launch events only.  All launches, other than those conducted by the Holder during approved launch events, are outside the scope of this permit and are prohibited by Forest Service regulations.

As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up.
Hope to see you out on the range.

An orientation briefing for participants will be held each morning and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulation, and what is expected of participants with respect to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit. Please remember that Range Safety is in everyone’s best interest.

Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices.  The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only.

No fire restrictions are currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee NG, but that is subject to change and a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch would preclude launch activities.  The prairie remains green but is starting to crisp up due to recent winds and hot weather.  NO “sparky” motor types allowed.

Remember Range Etiquette.  If you find a gate closed, close it behind you.  Please stay on the authorized roads and please don’t park more than 100’ off the road at the flight line. Take as little space as necessary for your campsite.  Foot Recovery only.

The Pawnee National Grassland offers the ultimate in rustic, open space camping although for this event we will have Port-a-Potties on site.  Self sufficient camping is encouraged.

Please treat our National Grassland with respect.  As is typical with camping in most public areas, we are required to remove all of our trash.  Be considerate and responsible.  If you bring it, be prepared to leave with it.  Please clean up your parking and prep area before you leave and take all of your stuff with you.

Hope to see you out on the range.