TRIPOLI VEGAS conducts several Rocket Launches throughout the year.  Most often monthly Local Launches for the members.  These are conducted on Saturday and Sunday after the third Thursday of each month.   While specifically conducted for the members of TRIPOLI VEGAS, all people are welcome to visit and fly rockets, provided they abide by the club's policies.  For an explanation of our launches, and policies, please check below the Launch Calendar.   

Saturday is for certified launches and Sunday is for research launches

2010 Launch Schedule
(Dates are subject to change)

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Last Update 26 Mar 2010

Jean Dry Lake
Local Launch
8am - 1pm

canceled 

2-20, 21

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3-19,20, 21

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Rons video 0:35

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SpringFest Info

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Jean Dry Lake
Local Launch
8am - 1pm
(If Delamar is a go this will be canceled)

Canceled - we will be going to Delamar 

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 first Saturday ( certified ) and Sunday ( research ) after the third Thursday, 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 and qualified NAR members are permitted to fly High Power. Anyone in attendance may fly Class C Model Rockets (that is A thru G motors). 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 places 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.  It is a three day event with the last day being an Research Launch.

RESEARCH LAUNCHES:

Tripoli Vegas, in addition to the two research launches days mentioned in the Regionals, 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 or Kosdon. These motors are big, ranging from M to R class motors.