TRIPOLI PITTSBURGH 2012 LAUNCH DATES
as dates approach check back regularly for updates & changes

Tripoli Pittsburgh conducts its High Power Launch events under the name DRAGON'S FIRE. Saturdays are called Commercial Launches. This means only Commercially manufactured motors may be used and everyone attending the launch is eligible to fly. Sunday is declared a Research Day and only persons hold a National Tripoli membership can fly. Research Motors may be flown only by National Tripoli Members holding a level 2 certification or higher. Level one flyers can only fly Commercial motors.

APRIL 28 & 29
MAY 19 & 20
JUNE 30 & JULY 1
JULY 12 thru 16
AUGUST 4 & 5
AUGUST 25 & 26
SEPTEMBER 8 & 9
SEPTEMBER 21 thru 23
OCTOBER 13 & 14
 

BLUE = COMMERCIAL LAUNCH

RED = RESEARCH LAUNCH

PURPLE = LDRS, Potter, New York
Members Will Be Attending

GOLD = BALLS, Gerlach, Nevada
Members Will Be Attending

September 8 & 9 are both Commercial Days
Shared with the NAR Club, Pittsburgh Space Command

Tripoli Pittsburgh has been sponsoring these High Power Rocket Launches for the last eight years with very successful results and attendance. All ground support equipment is supplied by Tripoli Pittsburgh so all you need to bring are your rockets, motors and personal supplies. A facility is always on site. Almost all of our launches are attended by at least one distributor, as a much appreciated convenience, if you need to purchase last minute motors and kits.

These launches are open to any and all interested persons, either to view or participate. However, due to Insurance Regulations only TRA members will be permitted to fly High Power Rockets (Class H and above). NAR members showing proof of current membership will also be permitted to fly High Power.

Due to insurtance regulations all other persons, regardless of age, will be permitted to fly Model Rockets ONLY (up to and including Class D motors). AND this will be on a one time opportunity ONLY so you can become affiliated with one of the two National Organizations. Complete details available at the Launch Site.

NAR members are not permitted to fly on a Research day.

CHECK OUT THE TRIPOLI ROCKETRY CODES

In the case of inclement weather the commercial launch date will be moved back from the listed day
to the following day. All commercial launches are set for Saturdays so if the weather is bad it will be moved to Sunday , no research launch.

All Dragon's Fire launches will be conducted according to following guidelines:

• Tripoli Rocketry Safety Code in affect at all Dragon's Fire Launches

• FAA waiver: 14,000 ft AGL • 12,000 AGL actual.

• Flyer's fee (per flyer or per family): Members of Tripoli Pittsburgh and all National Tripoli Members
$10.00 for one day, $15.00 for two days. All others will be required to pay $15.00 for one day and $20.00 for two days. Please note non-Tripoli Members can NOT fly on Sundays unless it is declared a Non Research Launch.

• Set-up: 8:00 AM Flyer's meeting: 9:00 AM (range opens following meeting)

• Range closes: 5:00 PM

• Only Tripoli or NAR certified motors may be used.

• All high-power flyers (H-motors and above) must produce proof of CURRENT Tripoli, or NAR, membership and certification when signing in for EVERY launch event.

• Up through K-range motors permitted without advance application. L-motor, and higher, flights require advance application/approval, subject to launch day flying conditions. Use our on-line linked below.


• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •

LAUNCH VOLUNTEERS

Members of Tripoli Pittsburgh are asked to participate in launch activities as Safety Officers, Launch Controllers or assisting other flyers at the launch pads. Without these positions we would not have a launch. Non members are welcome to volunteer as well. Its easy and actually fun and adds to your rocket experience. If you care to volunteer you can use our On-Line VOLUNTEER FORM by simply clicking HERE. You need not be an expert to volunteer.

Important Note: It is recommended that high powered flights anticipated to exceed 3,500 ft should be designed to recover within the launch site area.

• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •

L+ FLIGHTS NOTICE

If you plan on launching a rocket using a L Class Motor or larger, OR if your total Impulse will be more than 5,120ns or 1,146.88 lbsec be advised you will require pre-approval by Tripoli Pittsburgh. To avoid last minute problems at the Launch Site we have a convenient on-line L+ FORM. Fill out all flight information and submit. Your Approval, or Rejection, will be returned via E-Mail. To get to the L+ FORM simply click HERE. Absolutely no L+ flights will be permitted without pre-approval.

• • NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON THE FLYING FIELD • •