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2/2 - Club Launch - A
3/2 - Club Launch - A
4/6-7 - Club Launch - N
Eqp cleanup TBD - TBD
5/3-5 - Club Launch - N
6/1-2 - Club Launch - N
7/6-7 - Club Launch - N
8/10-11 - Club Launch - N
9/7-8 - Club Launch - N
Eqp. Cleanup TBD - TBD
10/4-6 - Oktoberfest - N
11/2 - Club Launch - A
12/7 - Club Launch - A
1/4/14 - Club Launch - A
1/11/14 - Annual Meet - TBD
N = North Site, A = Atlas Site, H = Hartsel, TC = Tripoli Colorado
P = SCORE Lauch Site
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Welcome to the NCR Website!
 The NCR flight line at our Pawnee North launch site. Photo by Mike Bennett taken from his marvelous flying machine.
The Northern Colorado Rocketry Club is one of THE premier rocketry clubs in Colorado and also the home of the Rocky Mountain West's two finest regional launches - Mile High Mayhem and Oktoberfest. NCR encourages and provides support for hobby rocketry in all it's forms - from the smallest 1/8A powered model rockets up to largest birds powered by O and P experimental motors. NCR's two launch sites with 12,000'AGL and 20,000'AGL standing waivers, as well as special dates with 35,000'AGL windows, are amongst the finest launch sites anywhere in the country. With a full range of pads and launch equipment, including hybrid ground support for all commercial hybrids, NCR's state of the art launch system can fly everything from the smallest 2 oz. model rocket up through rockets weighing several hundred pounds. Launches are scheduled usually on the 1st Saturday of every month. In addition there are our two 4 day regional events - Mile Hi Mayhem in the Spring and Oktoberfest in the Fall as well as two all-club meetings in January and July.
NCR strives to make hobby and amateur rocketry a safe, enjoyable and educational hobby for all - from the kids to teens and all the way up through the big kids. Come out and fly with us. Directions to our launch site are available at the link on the main menu. Northern Colorado Rocketry is an equal opportunity service provider, and an Authorized Permittee of the Pawnee National Grassland. Come join NCR today!
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Mini Mayhem Update
Wednesday, May 01 @ 17:56:18 MDT by jhinton (85 reads) |  In case anyone is wondering, we have decided NOT to set up the rocket range or camp on Thursday night, May 2nd, to provide the roads and prairie a better chance of drying out. We’ll start Friday morning with a safe set up and a greater appreciation of Mother Nature’s fire risk abatement program. See you on the range Friday, May 3rd.
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Go for May Launch
Thursday, April 25 @ 19:38:30 MDT by jhinton (142 reads) | We are GO for launch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd, 4th and 5th, from the North Site. Our waiver will be a constant 20,000’ AGL, with anticipated “windows of opportunity” for higher altitude shots. Range set up will begin on Thursday afternoon and we expect to have the range set up and ready by 9 AM on Friday. We’ll operate until 6 PM on Friday and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday, the range and waiver will be open at 8 AM.
Remember Range Etiquette. If you find a gate closed, close it behind you. Stay on the authorized roads and please don’t park more than 100’ off the road taking as little space as necessary. I don’t know what the weather will be like between now and next weekend but one caution I’ll pass on is the possibility of mud. If conditions are muddy at all, please try to park as close to the road as possible to prevent resource damage.
The Pawnee National Grassland offers the ultimate in rustic, open space camping although for this event we will have Port-a-Potties on site. Self sufficient camping is permitted on site. We are, however, limited to only one campfire in the established fire pit at the south end of the flight line. Firewood is nonexistent on the prairie so contributions are welcome. The nearest motels are in Wellington, CO, Cheyenne, WY, and Ft. Collins, CO.
Please treat our National Grassland with respect. As is typical with camping in most public areas, we are required to remove all of our trash. Be considerate and responsible. If you bring it, be prepared to leave with it. Please clean up your parking and prep area before you leave and take all of your stuff with you.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.
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April NCR Launch
Sunday, March 31 @ 12:38:03 MDT by jhinton (188 reads) | Spring has arrived on the prairie. If the weather cooperates, we have a GO for launch this Saturday, April 6th and Sunday April 7th from the North Site. Saturday will be for commercial motors only and Sunday will be for TRA Research. Expect the range and waiver (20,000’ AGL) to be operational by 9 AM.
An unusually dry winter and the recent sunny days have elevated the need for extra vigilance of the fire risks on the range. NCR is very aware of the dry conditions on the prairie and that there have already been several fires on the PNG since January.
NCR is an Authorized Permitee of the Pawnee National Grassland. A morning orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with regards to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit.
Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices. The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under a Forest Service Region 2 fire regulation. The issuance of NCR’s permit allows launches to take place by exempting the Holder from that regulation for approved launch events only. All launches, other than those conducted by the Holder during approved launch events, are outside the scope of this permit and are prohibited by Forest Service regulations.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Huge thanks to “Bear” for volunteering to tow both ways. Please contact Ed Dawson at volunteer@ncrocketry.org Hope to see you out on the range.
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March Launch
Monday, February 25 @ 15:09:18 MST by jhinton (297 reads) | We have a GO for launch this Saturday, March 2nd, from the Atlas Site. This launch will be for commercial motors only. Expect the range and waiver (12,000’ AGL) to be operational by 9 AM. An important reminder – in spite of the recent moisture, the Fire Risk remains high - extra vigilance will be expected.
Please note that the launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under a Forest Service Region 2 fire regulation. The issuance of NCR’s permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only. All launches, other than those conducted during approved launch events, are prohibited by Forest Service regulations.
For those of you that drive a long ways to attend our launch, please check with your favorite weather forecast before leaving home. The current forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the low to mid forties, but the probability of strong winds from the WNW exists.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up.
Hope to see you out on the range.
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February launch
Sunday, January 27 @ 17:32:32 MST by jhinton (480 reads) | We are GO FOR LAUNCH on Saturday, February 2nd at the ATLAS SITE. The current weather forecast predicts cold but favorable conditions for flying starting at 9 AM and lasting until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first. This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only and all flights must remain under the 12,000 foot AGL ceiling.
Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices. The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only.
As always, help is greatly appreciated with range set up, operations and clean up.
For those of you driving a long ways to visit our launch, I’d recommend checking in with your favorite weather report or call the Greeley-Weld County Airport’s automated weather line at 970-352-3511
Hope to see you out on the range.
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January 2013 Launch
Tuesday, January 01 @ 14:04:22 MST by jhinton (458 reads) | HAPPY NEW LAUNCH YEAR!!!! Resolve to launch more rockets in 2013, beginning on January 5th.
We are GO FOR LAUNCH on Saturday, January 5th at the ATLAS SITE. The current weather forecast promises cold but favorable conditions for flying starting at 10 AM and lasting until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first. This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only and all flights must remain under the 12,000 foot AGL ceiling.
As always, help is greatly appreciated with range set up, operations and clean up. For those of you driving a long ways to visit our launch, I’d recommend checking in with your favorite weather report or call the Greeley-Weld County Airport’s automated weather line at 970-352-3511.
A Quick reminder: NCR Membership Business and Swap Meet Meeting will happen, snow or shine, on the 12th of January, 2013, at the VFW Hall in Ault. PLEASE ATTEND. The Agenda is full and NCR needs your input. Doors will open about 11 AM and the meeting will start by 1 PM. Please RSVP (reply to this email Yea or Nay for a lunch headcount) – ready at approximately noon.
Back by popular response, this meeting will also provide the opportunity for members and friends to acquire or dispose of unwanted/extra rocketry related items. Come prepared to barter, buy or sell some real bargains. NCR will once again host a SWAP MEET. Got something rocketry related to sell, trade or give away? Bring it to the meeting.
Hope to see you out on the range.
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NCR Business Meeting
Wednesday, December 05 @ 09:19:19 MST by jhinton (718 reads) | Saturday, January 5th , 11 AM –NCR Launch at the Atlas Site, weather pending. For those of you driving a long ways to our launch, I’d recommend checking in with your favorite weather report or call the Greeley-Weld County Airport’s automated weather line at 970-352-3511.
Saturday, January 12th - Annual membership and business meeting. Scheduled for the VFW Hall in Ault. Please consider this a CALL FOR AGENDA ITEMS. The tentative meeting Agenda is included at the end of this article. Thank you.
NCR’s annual Membership and Business meeting will be held at noon on Saturday the 12th of January, 2013 in the VFW Hall in Ault. Our meeting will be held, snow or shine, at the VFW Hall #4334, immediately adjacent to and connected to the Bison Breath Saloon on Highway 14 and 1st Street in downtown Ault. Mix business and pleasure.
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December Launch
Wednesday, November 28 @ 12:36:50 MST by jhinton (976 reads) | There is a scheduled/approved Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Sat, 12/1 at the Atlas launch site.
With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee National Grassland, the PNG Ranger has "green lighted" NCR for the event, subject to normal precautions.
We are GO for Launch. Expect clear to partly cloudy skies, winds 6 to 15 mph and maybe temperatures will reach into the low fifties. The current weather predictions appear almost favorable for flying rockets. The waiver and range should be open at 9 AM and last until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first. This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only and all flights must remain under the 12,000’ AGL ceiling.
For those of you driving a long ways to visit our launch, I’d recommend checking in with your favorite weather report or call the Greeley-Weld County Airport’s automated weather line at 970-352-3511.
An orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with regards to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit.
Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices. The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.
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News Item: November Launch
Monday, October 29 @ 17:16:31 MDT by jhinton (560 reads) | There is a scheduled/approved Northern Colorado Rocketry launch event on Sat, 11/3 at the Atlas launch site.
With no fire restrictions currently in place in Weld County or on the Pawnee NG, the PNG Ranger has "green lighted" NCR for the event, subject to normal precautions.
We are GO for Launch. Clear to partly cloudy skies, with a slight chance of rain and temperatures reaching the low fifties are expected for launch conditions at the Atlas Site on Saturday, November 3rd. The current weather predictions appear favorable for flying rockets, opening the waiver and range at 9 AM and lasting until 3 PM or until we run out of motors, lose interest or the cold chases us away, whichever happens first. This launch opportunity will be for commercially approved motors only and all flights must remain under the 12,000’ AGL ceiling.
For those of you driving a long ways to visit our launch, I’d recommend checking in with your favorite weather report or call the Greeley-Weld County Airport’s automated weather line at 970-352-3511.
An orientation briefing for participants will be held and will include a discussion of safety and emergency procedures, fire conditions and instruction, applicable rules and regulations, and what is expected of participants with regards to the use of NFS lands under our special use permit.
Please note that all launch events will be conducted using nationally approved/accepted range safety practices. The launching of rockets on NFS land is normally prohibited under Forest Service regulations. The issuance of our permit allows launches to take place for approved launch events only.
As always, volunteers are needed to help with range set up, operation and clean up. Hope to see you out on the range.
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News Item: NO GO for OKTOBERFEST
Wednesday, September 26 @ 18:16:07 MDT by jhinton (779 reads) | NO GO for Oktoberfest. Apologies for the lateness in delivering this news. Common sense strongly suggests cancellation is the prudent and responsible action to take. Personal observations of conditions on the prairie have helped convince us to cancel this event.
NCR’s Oktoberfest has been officially cancelled. Refunds will be issued to the few that pre-registered.
This decision should come as no surprise. This summer has been one for the record books – excessive heat, no appreciable precipitation on the Pawnee National Grassland, horrific wildfires and stressed resources. As stewards of our “permitted” parcel of prairie, given the “tinder dry” circumstances, the decision has been made to cancel NCR’s Oktoberfest for 2012.
The opportunity to fly rockets remains. There are still launch events planned to occur in October. SCORE will be hosting an opportunity to fly at the Hudson Ranch on Saturday, October 6th and October 20th. And Tripoli Colorado’s last launch of the season in Hartsel is scheduled for October 21st , dependent upon weather and Fire Bans.
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