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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.

2010

  • NARCON 2010
    Dates:
      March 13-14
    Location:
      Worcester, MA
    http://www.narcon.org/

     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, March 27
    Time:
      10am to 2pm
    Location:
      Elk River VFW
    Notes:  Misfire-alley (bring your own pad & controller, or arrange to share with someone else).  TARC team qualification flight opportunity!
     

  • Meeting
    Date:
      Thursday, April 1
    Time:
      7:00 to 9:00 pm
    Location:
      Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
    Topic:
      Introduction to Electronic Recovery, by Glen Overby

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, April 24
    Time:
      10am to 3pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields (if they're dry enough)
    Themes: 
    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, May 22
    Time:
      9am to 4pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields
    Themes: 
    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".
     

  • National Sport Launch
    Dates:  May 29 - 31, 2010
    Location:
      White Sands, Alamogordo, New Mexico
    Notes: http://www.nsl2010.com/

  • Summer Solstice Evening Launch
    Date:  Saturday, June 19
    Time:
      5pm to 9pm
    Location:
      Elk River VFW
    Notes: Misfire-alley (bring your own pad & controller, or arrange to share with someone else)
     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, June 26
    Time:
      9am to 4pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields
    Themes: 
    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".

  • Summer Picnic and Launch
    Date:
      Saturday, July 17
    Time:
      2:00 to 9:00 pm
    Location:
      Elk River VFW
     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, July 24
    Time:
      9am to 4pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields
    Themes: 
    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".
     

  • NARAM 52
    Dates:  July 30 - August 6, 2010
    Location:
      Pueblo, Colorado
    Notes: http://www.peakcity.org/

  • Meeting
    Date:
      Thursday, August 5
    Time:
      7:00 to 9:00 pm
    Location:
      Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
    Topic:
      TBA
     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, August 28
    Time:
      9am to 4pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields
    Themes: 
    Special Events:  12th Annual Great UFO Drag Race; 9th Annual Comanche-3 Drag Race
    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".

  • Meeting
    Date:
      Thursday, September 2
    Time:
      7:00 to 9:00 pm
    Location:
      Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
    Topic:
      TBA
     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, September 25
    Time:
      10am to 4pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields
    Themes: 
    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".

  • Meeting
    Date:
      Thursday, October 7
    Time:
      7:00 to 9:00 pm
    Location:
      Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
    Topic:
      TBA
     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, October 23
    Time:
      10am to 3pm
    Location:
      Nowthen sod fields
    Themes: 
    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".

  • Meeting
    Date:
      Thursday, November 4
    Time:
      7:00 to 9:00 pm
    Location:
      Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
    Topic:
      TBA
     

  • Launch
    Date:  Saturday, November 20 (one week earlier than normal)
    Time:
      10am to 2pm
    Location:
      Elk River VFW
    Themes: 
    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.