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by Krausert, October 2009

OregonRocketry 2010 Wilsonville Launch Schedule

For more information visit OregonRocketry.com.

OregonRocketry is hosting the next Model Rocket Launch events at Memorial park in Wilsonville, Oregon in 2010. Setup begins one hour before the range is open for flights.

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. You must however stay below our altitude limits. Conditions of the site mostly limit us to 1000 feet or cloud deck. Clear conditions and zero/low wind may permit higher fights. 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. I will be onsite to help Keith facilitate the event. 

We sometimes hold drawing. Kids under age 18 can participate in these drawing to win special prizes.

Join us for the 2010 Model Rocket Launch Events @ Memorial Park in Wilsonville Oregon.

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 start of the event, 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). Come prepared for any kind of weather.

Support staff;
We are planning to arrive one hour before the launch scheduled time to scope out parking and field preference. GSE includes a six rod launch pad (has 1/8, 3/8, and 1/4″ rods), and LCO tables, flight line stakes, and launch controller. We need extra tables for the prep area. The only other thing is extra Estes ignitors. They like to spit too often, so if you have extra ignitors and plungers, and can spare them, please bring. Certainly bring some rockets… A fliers meeting right after the launch begins, so everyone is on the same page for rules / restrictions.

2010 Schedule:

  • January 9 Saturday 12pm – 3pm
  • February 13 Saturday 12pm – 3pm
  • March 13 Saturday 12pm – 3pm
  • April 11 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • May 9 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • June 13 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • July 11 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • August 8 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • September 12 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • October 10 Sunday 2pm – 5pm
  • November 13 Saturday 12pm – 3pm