The field has not been planted so we can have the launch in Samson.

Greg

The farm has changed owners and will be planted entirely in peanuts.  We don’t think launching is a good idea until the crop is harvested. We will only have a May launch if the field has not been planted by that time. We really expect it to be planted. We will see what unfolds. So standby for an update on May and we will not plan any more launches otherwise until October. 

Greg Lane SEARS President

John Hansel our advisor has confirmed the use of the farm for this launch.  So come on out and enjoy.

Greg

SEARS President

The rain and winds in the Saturday weather forecast will be poor launch conditions and the field will be wet. We are hoping for good weather on March 12th. Let your friends know who were planning to come. Always check this site before departing to the field.

Thanks,

Greg Lane

SEARS President

The next monthly S.E.A.R.S. Launch is Saturday March 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 

YOU MUST STAY IN THE ROAD ON THE SOD FARM.  DO NOT DRIVE ONTO THE SOD TO AVOID A MUDHOLE.

March 5, 2011 Theme

• General: Scale Rocket Day (Fly a scaled down version of a space, military or research rocket)
• Youth: Find a simple scale model of a space rocket to build
• Challenge: Build a rocket with authentic details/paint based on a particular flight configuration / mission.
• Advanced: Fly the big stuff 1/10th scale or larger

Fill out a green flight card for any theme launch and you have a chance in the drawing for a prize pool item

See you there!

Rain expected on the field Thursday and Friday will increase the possibility of damage to the field therefore we are postponing the launch to Feb 12th. Note, always check our web site before you leave for a launch.

Greg Lane
SEARS President

NOTICE: WE HAD DAMAGE TO THE SOD BY SOMEONE DRIVING ONTO THE SOD TO AVOID A MUD HOLE. THE CLUB WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND WE ARE NOT MAKING THE OWNER HAPPY. SO DON’T DO IT.  

The next monthly S.E.A.R.S. Launch is Saturday February 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

Feb 5, 2011 Theme

• General: Maiden Flight Day
• Youth: Decorate A Rocket Contest
• Challenge: Kit Mash, build a rocket from two or more commercial kits.
• Advanced: Fly a Hybrid Rocket

Fill out a green flight card for any theme launch and you have a chance in thedrawing for a prize pool item

Happy New Year!We hope more SEARS regulars can make the launches. The weather is looking pretty good. See you there!

The next monthly S.E.A.R.S. Launch is Saturday January 8th atSamson, 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 wholefamily!. Everyone is also invited to Crews BBQ in Samson after the launch. For more info see http://www.sears572.com/sears-launch-info

Jan 8, 2011 Theme

• General: Egg Loft Day
• Youth: Decorate eggs as Eggstronauts
• Challenge: Egg Loft Duration
• Advanced: Billiard Ball Loft (away cell)

Fill out a green flight card for any theme launch and you have a chance in thedrawing for a prize pool item.

These are our planned monthly launches in Samson, AL for 2011. They are on the first Saturday of the Month except January, July and September. There is no August launch planned. Please check this website before you leave for the launch in case there is a cancellation.

Jan 8, 2011
General: Egg Loft Day
Youth: Decorate eggs as Eggstronauts
Challenge: Egg Loft Duration
Advanced: Billiard Ball Loft (away cell)

Feb 5, 2011
General: Maiden Flight Day
Youth: Decorate A Rocket Contest
Challenge: Kit Mash, build a rocket from two or more commercial kits.
Advanced: Fly a Hybrid Rocket

Mar 5, 2011
General: Scale Rocket Day (Fly a scaled down version of a space, military or research rocket)
Youth: Find a simple scale model of a space rocket to build
Challenge: Build a rocket with authentic details/paint based on a particular flight configuration / mission.
Advanced: Fly the big stuff 1/10th scale or larger.

Apr 2, 2011
General: Peep Spot Landing
Youth: Launch three different kinds of peeps
Challenge: Deploy four or more peeps. The more the better
Advanced: Fly a peep to as close to 1500 feet as possible based on an altimeter

May 7, 2011
General: Sci-fi / Futuristic / Alien Day
Youth: decorate a rocket to have aliens on-board
Challenge: Fly a Mars Lander type rocket
Advanced: Warp Factor

Jun 4, 2011
General: Multi Stage Day
Youth: fly a two stage rocket and find both the booster and sustainer
Challenge: fly a three stage rocket
Advanced: fly a four stage rocket

Jul 9, 2011
General: Glider Day
Youth: Bring a hand glider and fly it
Challenge: Glider Duration
Advanced: Fly an glider with 24 inch wingspan or greater (Maybe R/C)

Sep 10, 2011
General: Patriot Day (Fly any patriotic rocket)Youth: decorate a patriotic rocket (red white & blue)
Challenge: fly a red motor, white motor and blue motor during the day
Advanced: fly a red motor, white motor and blue motor on one rocket

Oct 1, 2011
General: Odd Roc Day
Youth Build and fly an Applewhite 13mm saucer
Challenge: Build an totally original Odd Roc
Advanced: Fly an rocket on K or larger motor

Nov 5, 2011
General: Cluster DayYouth: Paint a rocket the same color as a pumpkin
Challenge: Modify a rocket to take three motors instead of one
Advanced: Cluster 7 or more motors

Dec 3, 2011
General: Christmas Theme Rockets
Youth: Decorate a rocket for Christmas
Challenge: Fly a high power Christmas Rocket
Advanced: Fly a Christmas Tree (away cell)