ABOUT TRIPOLI PITTSBURGH

We are Tripoli Pittsburgh, Prefecture #1 of theTRIPOLI ROCKETRY ASSOCIATION, INC. In 1964 high school students in the East Pittsburgh area of Southwest Pennsylvania formed a science club leaning heavy into rocketry activities. Thus was born Tripoli. (Please refer to TRIPOLI HISTORY selection in the menu to the left.) Through variations on the name of Tripoli the group persevered until the early 1980's when it sprang into the National Organization known as The Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. Today Tripoli Pittsburgh is a Prefecture and the National Tripoli has evolved into an International Organization with members and Prefectures (clubs) in every state and 22 Countries around the world.

While an adult "club" Tripoli Pittsburgh is open to mature persons interested in High Power Rocketry and Experimental Rocketry activities. We do require local members join the National Organization. You needn't be a rocket genius to join as our members are open and friendly and willing to assist anyone serious in their rocketry pursuits.

As a local group we conduct several Rocket Launches throughout the Summer months of Pennsylvania. See LAUNCH SCHEDULE in the menu to the left. These launches are open to anyone interested and we have many junior scientists (kids) attending and many times flying more than the adults. While our Launch Site is limited in altitude we still can manage large rockets and very High Power rocket motors. Many of our members travel around the country to attend launches and we have set up rapport with several other Prefectures.

Tripoli Pittsburgh is self contained meaning we have our own Launch Ground Support and conduct our activities without outside assistance or needs. We are setup with complete launch equipmemt from 1/8th" launch rods to Extreme Rail set ups. We are capable of handling A Class motors up through M Class motors both composite and hybrid types. All you need do is show up with your rockets and motors and the rest is there for you.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We will be happy to assist you into this fascinating hobby and look forward to meeting you on the Launch Range or at one of our local meetings.