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Don’t miss the May 5th 2012 Samson Launch

Monday, April 16th, 2012

The next monthly S.E.A.R.S. Launch is Saturday May 5th at Samson, AL. We setup at 8:30 AM, the waiver opens for launches at 9:00AM. We usually go until about 4:00 PM. Beginners are welcome. Bring the whole family!. Everyone is also invited to Crews BBQ in Samson after the launch. For more info see http://www.sears572.com/sears-launch-info 

The launch event is  Sci-fi / Futuristic / Alien Day !

Due to planting of crops May 5th will be the last Launch until Fall.

The April 7th Samson launch is a GO!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

The April 7th launch is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low, mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.

Any rocket with a peep on-board using a green flight card will be in the drawing for a prize from the prize pool. Peeps ejected from a rocket must have a streamer. There will be a peep spot landing contest for a target 100 feet from the pad.  The winner, closest to the target will get a prize from the prize pool. Peeps are the marshmallow treat available at CVS. See http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/  Any Peep qualifies.

REMINDERS: Please take it slow heading into the farm as you past the offices and buildings. Kids may be playing there. Please remind anyone you invite.

The March 17th and 18th Samson Launches are a GO!

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012


The March 17th launch is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low, mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.

The  March 18th  launch is a Tripoli Research launch. Tripoli rules will apply, however anyone is welcome to come watch. You must be a TRA member to fly commercial motors and L2 or above to fly research motors. If people want to mix for a launch, contact Chris Short. The plan is to start flying at 10AM, flying until….

REMINDERS: Please take it slow heading into the farm as you pass the offices and buildings. Kids may be playing there. Also keep dogs an a leash so not to disturb the cattle. Please remind anyone you invite.

The Feb 25th Samson Launch is a GO!

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012


The Feb 25th launch is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low, mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.

REMINDERS: Please take it slow heading into the farm as you pass the offices and buildings. Kids may be playing there. Also keep dogs an a leash so not to disturb the cattle. Please remind anyone you invite.

Feb 4th and Feb 5th Samson launches are a Go!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

REMINDERS: Please take it slow heading into the farm as you pass the offices and buildings. Kids may be playing there. Also keep dogs an a leash so not to disturb the cattle. Please remind anyone you invite.
The Feb 4th launch is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low, mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.
The Feb 5th launch is a Tripoli Research launch. Tripoli rules will apply, however anyone is welcome to come watch. You must be a TRA member to fly commercial motors and L2 or above to fly research motors. If people want to mix for a launch, contact Chris Short. The plan is to start flying at 10AM, flying until….

Don’t miss the January 14 2012 Samson Launch

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

The next monthly S.E.A.R.S. Launch is Saturday January 14th at Samson, AL. We setup at 8:30 AM, the waiver opens for launches at 9:00AM. We usually go until about 4:00 PM. Beginners are welcome. Bring the whole family!. Everyone is also invited to Crews BBQ in Samson after the launch. For more info see http://www.sears572.com/sears-launch-info 

The launch event is Drag Race Day!

December 3rd and 4th Samson launches

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

The Dec 3rd launch is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low, mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.

The Dec 4th launch is a Tripoli Research launch. Tripoli rules will apply, however anyone is welcome to come watch. You must be a TRA member to fly commercial motors and L2 or above to fly research motors. If people want to mix for a launch, contact Chris Short. The plan is to start flying at 10AM, flying until….

Next SEARS Launch November 5th

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

The photos from the October 15th SEARS launch are here. The next SEARS launch is November 5th. It includes a demo for Dothan students. The students may bring the AL astronut version of the Art Applewhite 13mm free rockets. Bring your several of your own as a mass launch is planned.

Thanks,

Greg

Oct 15/16 Samson Launches are a GO!

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

The Oct 15th is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.

The October 16th launch is a Tripoli Research launch in Samson, AL. Tripoli rules will apply, however anyone is welcome to come watch. You must be a TRA member to fly commercial motors and L2 or above to fly research motors. If people want to mix for a launch, contact Chris Short. The plan is to start flying at 10AM, flying until….

Next Launch Oct 8th and Research Launch Oct 9th

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

The field will not be ready for the Sept 24th Date. So the next SEARS launch will be October 8th in Samson, AL.  There will be a Research Launch October 9th.

The Oct 8th is a regular SEARS launch. We will be launching low mid and high power commercial motors. Setup is at 8:30 the waiver opens at 9:00 and launching usually until 4 PM. Beginners and those interested in Team America Rocketry Challenge are welcome to attend.

The October 9th launch is a Tripoli Research launch in Samson, AL. Tripoli  rules will apply, however anyone is welcome to come watch. You must be a TRA member to fly commercial motors and L2 or above to fly research motors. If people want to mix for a launch, contact Chris Short. The plan is to start flying at 10AM, flying until….

They are additional Research launches planned for:
9 October
4 December
5 February
18 March
27 April