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Members and Friends,
High Skies in July 2023 has received the green light from the US Forest Service for the coming weekend of July 7,8,9 on the Pawnee National Grassland at NCR’s North Site. Our waiver will be a constant 20,000’ AGL, with “windows of opportunity” for higher altitudes shots on Saturday and Sunday. We anticipate having the range set up and ready by 9 AM on Friday and we’ll operate until 6 PM. Proof of current NAR or TRA membership is required for high powered flying. The extended weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with characteristically light winds and comfortable to hot temperatures, and probable afternoon thundershowers. Come prepared for all types of weather. This should be an awesome weekend for flying. Please remember that Range Safety is in everyone’s best interest.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.
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