Next launch September 25, 2021

Due to harvesting priorities our next launch will be at Horning Field 2 instead of Field 1 we used last month. It's a much bigger field so it will be great to get back on there. The corn is being harvested from the Horning fields starting this week, but we don't have a high probability that H2 will be clear by the 18th. We are nearly 100% sure it will be cleared by the 25th, so to play it safe we are planning on 9/25 for the launch date. Directions to the Horning 2 field can be found above by clicking on the "Launch Field" tab.

This will be another, bring your own gear, "misfire alley" field setup. It worked pretty well last month, just be sure to announce your launches so everyone has a heads up. We also won't have the JMRC Cafe, so pack a lunch. We will stop by the trailer and grab a wireless controller for high power launches, so if you have a HPR pad you can use the wireless set. 

 From our Prefect Scott Miller:

Hi Everyone,

   We are still waiting for MIS to open back up to their full service offerings and our Horning's fields are being leveraged with rocket consuming crops rendering all 3 of our local fields in the out of commission state.

However, I have good news!!

Our friends over in MMAR & SMASH have offered a 2 day joint launch so CRAPSHOOT will make a 2021 appearance :-).

We have locked in the dates for CRAPSHOOT 2021 to occur in Muskegon, MI on August 14 & 15th. I know this is a long drive for several members, this was definitely taken into consideration which is why the BOD actively pursued two days with enough notice for members to make arrangements with work, travel, hotel, etc. 

We are still actively pursuing launch dates at MIS but thanks to MMAR/SMASH we can post an actual launch date without that pesky "TBD" next to it.

Please mark your calendars, make necessary arrangements, and hopefully we can see everyone out at the field to get back to some semblance of normalcy.

Have I mentioned how much I appreciate MMAR/SMASH for this opportunity? 

--- if not, I really appreciate the assistance for an opportunity to let our club co-host a launch :-)  

Launches cancelled through the remainder of 2020

Hi folks,

Well 2020 just keeps getting better!

Looks like we're done the the season. MIS is still closed (they won't even answer calls or emails) and the Horning fields are out as well.

And still that dang Covid crap.

So what can we say? We'll try again for 2021. It's got to be a better year right?!

In the meantime, think about things to work on over the winter and please feel free to offer up any suggestions to improve our launch experience. 

Also, our annual business meeting/party has yet to be scheduled.

We'll send updates when we know more.

Oh, and we are always looking for new fields to fly in. If you have any contacts let us know.   

September Launch Cancelled

 Sorry for the delay but the September launch is cancelled.

August Launch Cancelled

 Well folks, MIS is still closed to us so we will have to cancel our August launch.

Nuts...

 

July Launch Cancelled

Sorry folks but MIS is still closed so we have no place to fly. We'll try again in August.
Summer already going by too fast!

June launch cancelled

It's this dang COVID thing.
We'll try again in July.

MakerFaire also cancelled

The Makerfaire at the Henry Ford (usually held the last weekend of July) that we have been doing our Make it/Take it event for the last several years has been cancelled.

Stupid bug...
 

Crapshoot canceled

Well, there ya go.

We'll try for a launch in June!

May launch cancelled

Dang bug...

Ok, we will have to cancel our launch for May.
Crap Shoot is still a "maybe".


But good news!
We will extend all current memberships through 2021 so ya'll get your money worth.