Invitation to the Jackson Model Rocket Club & Huron Valley Rocket Society Annual Winter Holiday Party and Business Meeting – February 7, 2026

Happy Holidays from the officers and board of the Jackson Model Rocket Club (JMRC) and Huron Valley Rocket Society (HUVARS)!

We’re excited to invite you and your family to our annual Winter Holiday Party and Combined Club Business Meeting on

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Freedom Township Hall

11508 Pleasant Lake Rd, Manchester, MI 48158.

This is always one of our favorite gatherings of the year – a great chance to catch up with old friends, welcome new members, celebrate the past year of launches, and look ahead to an even bigger 2026 flying season.

Event Highlights

• Potluck lunch and desserts (please bring a dish to share – main dish, side, salad, or dessert).
• Short combined business meeting (club updates, officer reports, 2026 launch schedule preview, and a quick vote on any time-sensitive items.
• Our famous Rocket Raffle & Auction! Bring your spare kits, motors, altimeters, T-shirts, or anything rocket-related you’d like to donate. All proceeds go directly to club operating costs (field use donation, portable restroom cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Plenty of time to socialize, swap stories, and maybe even start planning that next big project!

Please RSVP by January 31, 2026, so we have a rough headcount for seating and tables. Please use the link in the email sent to members to let us know you’re coming (and what dish you plan to bring.

We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off the new year together. Whether you’ve been flying with us for decades or just joined this past season, you’re part of the family – come celebrate with us!

Clear skies and safe travels,

The BOD

Next Launch November 8, 2025 at Horning #1!

Back at Horning #1 in November.  Set up at 9:00am and we could always use some help. At this time of year will be closing the range closer to 4:00pm so we don't have to tear the range down in the dark.
At the last launch in October we had 13 flyers put up 81 flights (64 sport and 16 NRC).

 

Launch is ON for October 11, 2025

We will be at the Horning #1 field and be parking on the north side of the field at the end of Reno road. You'll should be able to see us easy. Slight chance of rain in the forecast but we'll keep the drops away with fire and noise! 

 You still have a chance to enter the Altitude Contest!

Here are the rules:
At the end of the flying season, have the closest recorded altitude to the target altitude of 673 feet without going over.

 • Any commercial altimeter may be used.

 • The cost of entry is $5 and must be paid before the flight.

 • You must state on your flight card that the flight is participating in the Precision Altitude contest.

 • You may enter as many times as you like.

 • We must have at least 10 adult entries during the flying season, or the contest will be extended to 2026.

Awards: Adults (18 and older):

  First place is 50% of the money collected.

  Runner-up is 25% of the money collected.

 Club fund receives the final 25%.

   Juniors (Under 18 years old) Prizes to be announced later for all junior participants 

Next Launch October 11, 2025

We will be back at the Horning #1 field on October 11th. Check back here for details as they become available.

 

Launch Still On for September 20th. Now back to Horning Field #1!

After a short stay at our new Horning #3 field, we will be back at Horning #1 on September 20th. High Power is back on the menu! And as usual, keep an eye here for updates.

Click below for Google Maps to Horning #1.

Horning #1

 

Next Launch tentative for September 20th.

Thanks to all that came out to our last launch. It was a great day and 75 flights made it into the air. Based on the cutting schedule, our next launch will be on September 20th. These dates all always subject to change based on the weather and the Horning's cutting plans. Be sure to check back here for further updates.

Launch for August 23rd is a Go! 

The alfalfa is being cut so we are good to go for the 23rd. We will be at the smaller field on the west side of Reno Road, across from the Horning #1 field. The exact location will be determined that morning depending on the winds but you should have no trouble finding us. Remember, this field has a 'G' motor limit so plan accordingly. 

Launch for today, June 26, is canceled.

Due to overnight rain at the field and more in the forecast we will have to cancel the launch for today. We won't be able to get into the field again until August 23rd. We really wanted to get to launch today but Mother Nature is not playing nice. 

July 26 Launch Update:

 As of Friday morning, the forecast for the launch tomorrow is somewhat grim. Scattered thunderstorms starting predawn and throughout the day. Some strong storms with high winds are possible in the mid-to-late afternoon. The wind is predicted to be 5-7 mph from the south, so if the launch is a go, we will set up on the south side (see map). We had some rain last night and this morning, but the field is still firm and usable. That might change if we get a lot of rain overnight. I will be up at 6 to check on the field condition and forecast. A go-no go decision will be made after the morning assessment. We will update this email and the blog site, https://jacksonmodelrocketryclub.blogspot.com/, with news and the launch decision. 
 
Reminder, this is a low-power (G impulse and below) launch site. As you can see on the map, there is Pleasant Lake and homes to the east and the Consumers Energy Compressor Station to the northwest that restricts what we can fly on this field.