No Launch in December

We will not be having a launch in December. Stay tuned for more information on our club meeting to be held on January 14th

Next Launch November 12th.

 

Our next launch will be November 12th at Horning #2. But keep an eye out here for updates as the November weather can change in a second!

What a Great Day!

 

We had a big crowd out for our October launch with over 70 flights heading into the breezy autumn sky!

A special thanks for those that helped out with setup and tear down. 

Pack a Lunch!

 

The JMRC Cafe will not be operating for the launch on Saturday so pack a lunch!

 

Next launch Saturday, October 8th at Horning #2

Where did the summer go?!

Our first launch of fall will be at Horning #2 on Saturday, October 8th.

Horning #2 is Northeast of Manchester, on Bethel Church Rd. between Ernst Rd. and Schneider Rd.

GPS Coordinates (degrees, decimal minutes):

N42 10.841

W83 57.020

Next launch Saturday, October 8th at Horning #2

Where did the summer go?!

Our first launch of fall will be at Horning #2 on Saturday, October 8th.

Horning #2 is Northeast of Manchester, on Bethel Church Rd. between Ernst Rd. and Schneider Rd.

GPS Coordinates (degress, decimal minutes):

N42 10.841

W83 57.020

Maintenance day September 10th

    Considering we don't as yet have a launch date for September (MIS is all booked up and Horning may or may not be available) we will have a maintenance day for the launch equipment on September 10th. So we need volunteers to come out to Roger's house to get things cleaned up and repaired. The JMRC mobile launch trailer needs work (new lights, roof sealed), equipment cleaned, new alligator clips soldered on and the big launch tower needs new springs. Probably do a little power washing as well.

    Lunch will be provided by the JMRC!

    We have flown A TON of rockets this year and it is important that we keep up with maintenance so we don't have problems at the field.

    So if you like to fly, please come on out and spend some time fixing things up. Many hands make light work and you get to hang out with all your rocket friends!

When:  Saturday September 10th, 10:00am - 5:00

Where: Roger Sadowsky's house, 4788 Moon Lake Rd. Jackson

Next launch August 6th at MIS

 

Our next launch will be August 6th at MIS. Be there!

Also, the JMRC Cafe will not be operating so please pack a lunch. Water will still be available.


 The field (Graves Campground) is located south of Brooklyn off of M12 between Brooklyn Rd. and M-50 just across from the MIS main entrance.  Enter through the main MIS entrance on M12. Follow the signs for "Check In". Be sure to stop at the guard shack and sign the MIS waiver form. Once you're through the gate you'll proceed forward 100 to 200 feet. Turn to the right. The road will take you to the Tram # 9 station. From there you will see the tunnel that goes "under" US-12, follow that to the Graves Launch Site.

At the end of the day, you may leave the way that you entered.

Drive back to the MIS Security building. You'll see a Yellow grid painted on the asphalt. Drive up to that point & the gate will open so that you can leave for the day.

Flights up to 3000' are approved!

 

Maker Faire this weekend!

 

We will be at the Detroit Maker Faire this weekend, July 30-31, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn. Get ready to build and fly your own rocket right there in the front yard of the Henry Ford museum.

Next launch July 9th at MIS!

Just a reminder that our next launch will be this Saturday, July 9th, at the Michigan International Speedway.

Remember the gate at the launch field (Graves Campground) will be closed due to new MIS rules. You must enter at the main entrance 0.5 miles west of Graves. Stop at the guard shack, sign the form and they will give you directions to get into the launch site.

Launch This Saturday at MIS

Our Next launch is this Saturday, June 18, at the Michigan International Speedway. Remember the gate at the launch field (Graves Campground) will be closed due to new MIS rules. You must enter at the main entrance 0.5 miles west of Graves. Stop at the guard shack, sign the form and they will give you directions to get into the launch site.

1/2A Ironman contest and potluck after the launch. Please bring a dish to pass! 

Next Launch May 28th at MIS.

 Remember the gate at the launch field (Graves Campground) will be closed due to new MIS rules. You must enter at the main entrance 0.5 miles west of Graves. Stop at the guard shack, sign the form and they will give you directions to get into the launch site.

May Launch Schedule:

 May 14-15: Crap Shoot joint launch with JMRC, MMAR and SMASH at the Muskegon waste water treatment facility. Please see the MMAR website for location and details. http://www.mmarocket.com/

May 28: Regular monthly launch at MIS. Remember the gate at the launch field (Graves Campground) will be closed due to new MIS rules. You must enter at the main entrance 0.5 miles west of Graves. Stop at the guard shack, sign the form and they will give you directions to get into the launch site.

Spring Fling 2016 Contest Results:

 

A big "Thank you" to  everyone that came out last weekend to participate in Spring Fling 2016. We had 11 competitors including 1 A division and 1 team. Three sections were represented, JMRC, HUVARS, and SMASH. The weather was nearly perfect and we had a lot of great flights.

Here is a list of the event and meet champions along with the prizes they won provided by the JMRC.

B Helicopter Duration - Bob Alway (Estes Dark Silver)

B Boost Glider Duration - Buzz Nau (Estes Sky Dart)

E Egg Loft Altitude - Royal Rocketeer Team (Estes QCC Explorer)

Giant Sport Scale - Mark Chrumka (Estes Honest John)

Meet Runner Up - Michael Rangitsch 1005 points (Estes SLV)

Meet Champion - Bob Alway 1107 points (Estes Little Joe II)

Our next launch will be April 23rd at Horning #2

This will be concurrent with the NAR regional "Spring Fling" contest so some special considerations need to be made.

 

If you plan on entering the contest, you should still bring out your own launch equipment. That way we can set up a separate range for contest flyers

 

Also, the contest will run on both the 23rd and 24th but the JMRC trailer and launch equipment will only be there on the 23rd.

 

See you then!

Launch Cancelled!

Ok, we give up...

Sorry for the short notice but Mother Nature is kicking us down.

With the forecast calling for multiple inches of snow and high winds we are going to have to cancel the launch for tomorrow, April 9th.

We will let you all know ASAP about a make-up date.

Launch this Saturday at MIS! 

After some discussion we decided to go ahead and have our launch this Saturday, April 9th, at MIS.

We see that the temps may be on the cool side (ok dang cold) but if we try to change the date it always seems to cause as many problems as it fixes.

So...


Launch this Saturday at MIS!

Remember the gate at the launch field (Graves Campground) will be closed due to new MIS rules. You must enter at the main entrance 0.5 miles west of Graves. Stop at the guard shack, sign the form and they will give you directions to get into the launch site.

Dress warm!

The trailer is always heated so you won't freeze.

And Pinky will be there running the JMRC cafe.  Thanks Pinky!

New Entrance Procedure at MIS!

 

 

MIS has a new security group in place and with that they have asked us to enter Graves Campground through a different location off US 12.

We will no longer be able to enter the Graves Campground site directly. Please enter into the main MIS parking lot ~1/2 mile west of our normal entrance.

 Follow the signs for "Check In". Be Sure to stop at the guard shack and sign the MIS Waiver Form. Once you're through the gate you'll proceed forward 100 to 200 feet. Turn to the right. The road will take you to the Tram # 9 station. From there you will see the tunnel that goes "under" US-12, follow that to the Graves Launch Site. 

At the end of the day, you may leave the way that you entered.
Drive back to the MIS Security building.
You'll see a Yellow grid painted on the asphalt. Drive up to that point & the gate will open so that you can leave for the day.

It was repeated to us multiple times that this new procedure has nothing to do with our group, MIS has not had an issue with the JMRC and they do not foresee an issue since we leave the grounds in better shape than we found it... so huge thanks to everyone that has helped in that regard! 

March 19th launch moved to MIS

 

Too much rain! So we will have to move the launch to MIS. Bring rockets! Have fun!

2016 Launch Dates.

 

Here are the launch dates and locations for the rest of 2016:

March 19       at MIS
April 9           at Horning #2
April 23-24    NAR Spring Fling at Horning #2
May 14-15     Crap Shoot launch, Muskegon
May 28           at MIS or Horning #2
June  18          at MIS
July 9              at MIS
August 6         at MIS
September       TBD
October  8       at MIS or Horning #2
November 12  at MIS or Horning #2

NAR Spring Fling Regional Contest

April 23-24, 2016 at Horning #2

  NAR Regional contest. Bring your own equipment. Port-a-john located on the field. Nearest restaurants are 5+ miles away. Sport flying encouraged. 3,000′ waiver. $5.00 contest fee.

Events:

B Boost Glider Duration
B Helicopter Duration
E Eggloft Altitude - with altimeter
Giant Sport Scale

Next launch March 19th.

Our next launch and the first of 2016 is planned for March 19th at Horning #2. If the Horning field is not available we will move to the Michigan International Speedway.

Set up at 8:30am. The launch will be from 10:00am -5:00pm. Flights up to about 3000' are fine.

Business meeting and potluck on January 16th.

 

We will be having our annual business meeting, pot luck, raffle, auction and all around good time on Saturday, January 16th at the Grotto Club in downtown Jackson. The address is 102 E. Washington St.

 

All are invited!