Please take note that dates, times and locations are
subject to change on short notice.
Launches are subject to cancellation or postponement due to
weather and other factors beyond our control. Launches may not
last as late into the day as the times
listed on this page; if you arrive later in the afternoon, you
might find an empty field. "Prime time" at MASA launches
is typically between 10am and 2pm. Be sure to check back here before an event for the
latest updates. "Sparky" type motors, such as
Aerotech Metalstorm, CTI/AMW Skidmark, or any other brand of
motor that emits showers of sparks, are NOT ALLOWED at any MASA
launch.
2010
Meeting - NOTE CHANGE
OF LOCATION! Date:Thursday, September 2 Time:
7:00 to 9:00 pm Location:Aero
Systems Engineering, 13825 Schmidt Lake Road, Plymouth, MN 55446 Topic: NARAM
52 review by those MASA members who attended the big event in
Colorado. We will also show off the LAC Newsletter trophy
and take a look at the contents of the super-secret Annex box.
Launch (rescheduled) Date:Saturday, September 4 Time:10am to 4pm (The land owner has asked us to start
an hour later than usual, in order to accommodate a group of
goose hunters that will be in the area. Unless you're helping
with range set up, please don't arrive before 9:30 as we don't
want to interfere with the hunters.) Location:Nowthen sod fields Themes:A Day at the Races Special Events: 12th Annual Great UFO Drag Race; 9th
Annual Comanche-3 Drag Race; kids-only
drag race, "Back to School" crayon rocket drag race
(The Comanche-3 race will take place around 11am; the Great UFO
race will take place around noon.)
Notes:
This launch will be misfire alley, but the range
will be under RSO and LCO control at all times. A few community
pads and a launch rail will be available. FAA waiver will be in
effect permitting high power flights to 4,500 feet agl. Field
size supports up through J motors.
SPECIAL NOTE - RSO INSPECTIONS: We will have a
separate RSO table at this launch. Under MASA rules, the
following cases require RSO inspection and approval before
flight: clusters, 2-stage rockets using "D" or larger motors,
3-stage rockets, all rockets weighing more than 1 lb, all
rockets using an "E" or larger motor, any scratch-built,
unusual, or unproven design making its first flight. This
approval must come before the flyer signs up for a launch pad.
If you plan to launch something that falls into the category of
"scratch-built, unusual, or unproven design making its first
flight," please bring documentation to support a safe flight,
such as RockSim or Open Rocket print outs, hand-written
calculations, etc.
Although RSO inspection is not required for rockets weighing
less than 1 lb, single motor - "D" or smaller, 2-stage with both
motors "C" or smaller, or built from a commercially-manufactured
kit, the RSO may inspect any such rocket at his/her discretion
or upon flyer request.
HPR FLIGHTS: Any high power flight requires
proof of current NAR or TRA membership, plus current NAR or TRA
high power certification, plus MASA membership. Make sure you
bring your NAR or TRA membership card and MASA badge!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: As always, we are looking for
LCO volunteers. Also, we'd appreciate help setting up and
tearing down the range. Range set up will begin around 9:30 a.m.
Launch Date:Saturday, September 25 Time:10am to 4pm Location:Nowthen sod fields Themes:Walk on the Wild Side Special Events: Deuces Wild Drag Race; clusters, and
cluster drag races Contests: Deuces Wild Beauty Contest Notes: FAA waiver will be in effect permitting high power
flights to 4,500 feet agl. Field size supports up through
J motors. Some "community pads" with a central launch
controller will be provided, or you may bring your own launch
pad & controller to set up in "misfire alley".
Launch Date:Saturday, October 23 Time:
10am to 3pm Location:Nowthen sod fields Themes:
OddTober (Goony rockets, Halloween-themed rockets,
odd-rocs, SteamPunk, Birdies, or anything else out of the
ordinary)
Special Events: Contests: Notes: FAA waiver will be in effect permitting high power
flights to 4,500 feet agl. Field size supports up through
J motors. Some "community pads" with a central launch
controller will be provided, or you may bring your own launch
pad & controller to set up in "misfire alley".
Launch Date:Saturday, November 20 (one week earlier
than normal) Time:10am to 2pm Location:Elk River VFW Themes:
Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland - winter or holiday themed
rockets
Special Events: Contests: Notes:
Holiday Party Date:
Saturday, December ? Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location:
The "Sun Room" at the Chaska Community Center.
Special Themes and Activities: The holiday party will
include the following beauty contests: Scale (any scale
model), Kitbash (anything you've kitbashed), Kid-constructed
(anything that's been built by one of our younger members, open
to those who are currently 17 and younger).
