2012 Launch Schedule
(Dates are subject to change)

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Last Update 18 Jan 2012

2-20
2-21

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3-19
3-20
3-21

Daves video 2:40

Rons video 0:35

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SpringFest Info

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New for 2012 all regular launches are research launches. Most launches will be on the third Saturday for one day

Jean Dry Lake
Local Launch
Saturday 8am - 10pm

2-18

Jean Dry Lake
Local Launch
Saturday 8am - 10pm

3-16
3-17
3-18

"SpringFest" Regional Launch 
Jean Dry Lake
Friday 12pm - 10pm (research)
Saturday 8am - 10pm (certified)
Sunday 8am - 2pm(certified)

SpringFest Info

Jean Dry Lake
Local Launch
Saturday 8am - 10pm
(Will be canceled if Delamar is a go)

Jean Dry Lake
Local Launch
Saturday 8am - 10pm

May Shut down around Noon if it is too hot

LAUNCH TYPES & POLICIES

TRIPOLI VEGAS conducts basically three types of rocket launches. All of them are open to the public but hold the guidelines listed here.

LOCAL LAUNCHES:

These are held usually on the third Saturday, at Jean Dry Lake just South of Las Vegas near Jean, NV. Anyone is invited to attend and see what High Power Rocketry is all about however, due to Insurance Regulations, only Tripoli members are permitted to fly. FAA waiver is in affect with a clearance up to 7,500 feet and "windows" to 19,000+ feet at various times during the day. All participants and visitors are asked to abide by all rules.

REGIONAL LAUNCHES:

These are much larger in activity than local launches and draw many more people from all over the Southwest; however, many people attend from as far away as East Coast. They usually last two or three days and launch fees are rigidly enforced. Rocketry activities are usually much busier than at local club launches and visitors are encouraged to be alert. FAA waiver is in affect with a clearance up to 7,500 feet with several "windows" to 19,000 feet at various times during the day. There is a launch fee for ALL persons wishing to fly. Tripoli Vegas proudly sponsors Springfest in March of each year and Oktoberfest in October of each year.  They are three day events with the first day being a Research Launch.

RESEARCH LAUNCHES:

  Research launches are conducted in accordance with Tripoli research Rules.
Click on links below for information.

Tripoli Research Safety Code

Tripoli Research Launches - FAQ

Tripoli Vegas, in addition to local launches and research launch days, also sponsors the Delamar Research Rocket Launch. For the last few launches the FAA has granted us a 25,000 ft. waiver. You may get to see proto-type rocket motors from the big manufacturers like Aerotech. These motors are big, ranging from M to R class motors.