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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

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