Memorial Park – January 14

Welcome to the 2012 OROC Launch Opener!

Oregon Rocketry is hosting a Model Rocket Launch event at Memorial Park in Wilsonville, Oregon on Saturday, January 14th, 2012. The range is open for flights between 12:00pm and 3:00pm, setup begins at 11:30am.

Class 1 rockets under the new FAR101 unmanned rocket rules include; (1) Uses no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant; (2) Uses a slow-burning propellant; (3) Is made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic; (4) Contains no substantial metal parts; and (5) Weighs no more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces), including the propellant.

Because our launch site is only 800′ across, NAR safety rules limit us to D motors. You must also stay below our altitude limits. Conditions of the site mostly limit us to 1000 feet or cloud deck. Ask the LCO if restrictions apply and approval for flight.

Join us. Bring the family. Bring some rockets and have a great time flying. No RSVP necessary, just show up. When you arrive at the park, turn to the left and follow the road into the South East section of the field.

Wilsonville Memorial Park
8100 SW Wilsonville Rd.
Wilsonville, OR 97070

Fliers – all NAR rules apply, plus any additional rules / restrictions for this site. A fliers meeting right at the start, so everyone is on the same page for rules / restrictions. LCO tables are not for prep, please use the available tables in the prep area. This is a sanctioned launch event by National Association of Rocketry through NAR section 555 OREO (Steve Tarr).

Support staff; We are planning to arrive 30 minutes early to set up. We’ll have a six rod launch pad (has 1/8, 3/8, and 1/4″ rods), and two LCO tables, flight line stakes, and a couple of launch controllers. We need extra tables for the prep area. We’ll hold a fliers meeting right at the start, so everyone is on the same page for rules / restrictions.

The weather is supposed to be cloudy and there may be rain, so bring a rain jacket and warm waterproof shoes.

This is the first OROC launch for 2012; come and join the fun. The rest of the schedule for 2012 is posted on the OROC site:

http://www.oregonrocketry.com/?page_id=54

Hope to see you there!

-keith