Samson Launches are on Hold until Fall 2017
April 9th, 2017We don’t fly at Samson while the crops are in. Please stand by for the fall dates or other announcements.
The Next Samson, AL Rocket Launch is March 25th, 2017
March 18th, 2017Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
The Next Samson AL Rocket Launch is March 11th
March 6th, 2017Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
The Next SEARS Launch in Samson AL is Sun Feb 19th 2017
February 13th, 2017The Feb 18th launch is rescheduled to Sunday Feb 19th!
Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
The Next SEARS Launch in Samson AL is Jan 28th 2017
January 25th, 2017Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
Jan 7th Samson AL Launch Rescheduled for Jan 14th Due to Weather
January 4th, 2017Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
Merry Christmas from S.E.A.R.S.
December 20th, 2016
The Next Samson, AL Rocket Launch is Dec 3rd 2016
November 28th, 2016Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
The Nov 5th 2016 Samson Launch is a GO!
November 2nd, 2016Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
The Next SEARS Samson Alabama Launch is Oct 1st 2016
September 27th, 2016Observers, beginners, youth, scouts, families all are welcome to attend. Middle and High School Students should checkout Team America Rocketry Challenge http://www.rocketcontest.org/. Bring rockets if you have them. Recheck this site before departing for the field.
Setup is at 8:30 launching begins at 9:00 and continues until 4:00. If you get there by 10:00 - 10:30 you will see most of the action. There is a porta-potty provided. Bring a sack lunch, sun screen and water. You are invited to join us at Crews BBQ for an early supper after the launch.
Map at this link http://goo.gl/maps/7BEXk or put Sod Road Samson AL in your GPS.
Directions to Launch Site: From the intersection of AL 52 and AL 87
(downtown Samson, AL), go west on AL 52 9/10 miles and turn right onto County 17, Go 8/10 miles on County 17; (with a cemetery on the right), turn left onto a wide graded dirt road. You will come to a short paved section and at 4/10 miles onto this road turn left at the SEARS rocket sign. Continue on one lane dirt road, cross railroad track and continue straight ahead past the sod farm offices into the middle of the field. Stay on the road and observe the signs.
Our vendor for rocket motors and kits is Chris Short see http://www.csrocketry.com/
