Tripoli Vegas sponsors the Delamar Experimental rocket launch. For the last few launches the FAA has granted us a 100,000 ft. waiver, the highest waiver ever offered by the FAA for a civilian club rocket launch. The Delamar Experimental Launch is NOT affiliated with any National Organization. It is NOT a Tripoli Sanctioned event. Both Certified Motors and Non-Certified Motors may be flown.

You'll get to see proto-type rocket motors from the big manufacturers like Aerotech and Kosdon. Experimental groups from Nevada, Arizona and California will be in attendance. Many of these motors are big, ranging from L to P class motors. You will also get to see experimental Non-Commercial motors manufactured by individuals conducting rocketry research.

These are strictly business rocket launches. Visitors, while not encouraged to attend, will not be turned away. It must be known in advance that the activities conducted at Experimental Launches are exactly that, Experimental! Very large, powerful and thus Dangerous rockets are launched and non-members must be 100% aware of their surroundings. Children are NOT encouraged to attend. FAA, once again, has approved a waiver to 100,000 feet, A launch fee is applicable to ALL flyers to help defray the cost of Porta-Johns.

A Range Head will be set up as Operation Central and ALL launches must go through it. Several pads will be available however, it is advised that those planning to participate bring their own ground support equipment for specific applications. ALL rockets must be cleared through the rangehead before taken to the pad area.

The great thing about the Delamar dry lake bed is that it is relatively close to Las Vegas. We are talking about an 80 minute drive at the speed limit. That means you can enjoy Vegas at night and fly rockets during the day. Or, if you're like us, and you are tired of the bright lights and big city, camp out on the lake bed to enjoy a spectacular view of the stars at night. Delamar is less than 30 miles from the famous area 51? Even though the story is that Area 51 has moved to Utah, if you are real lucky, you might spot a new Stealth or Aurora jet shooting overhead (Yes Virginia, they're still out there). It is not uncommon to see military night maneuvers over the lake bed. It is just something you've got to see.

WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU'RE LAUNCHING A BIG ONE IN ADVANCE IF POSSIBLE!
CONTACT Gordon McDaniel HERE

Launch fees: $10 one day Camping: Free Nearest Lodging: (20 mins) ALAMO MOTEL 1-775-725-3336 ALAMO MEADOWLANE 1-775-725-3371 Waiver: 100,000 ft. Average Temp in May: 80 F Facilities: Two port-a-johns   Alamo Nevada

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