We will be holding our winter club meeting and potluck on January 13th at the Grotto Club in Jackson.
We need to :
Select club officers.
Go over our last year of operations and plan for 2018.
Raffle off a bunch of great stuff.
EAT.
Please bring a dish to pass.
More details to follow.
Oh, and the Grotto Club is located at:
102 E. Washington Ave.
Jackson, MI
Friday, December 8, 2017
Thanks to all that helped!
We had a good turn out on our maintenance day and got tons of stuff done. Also gave away some door prizes and had some most excellent pizza. Ready for spring!
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Maintenance Day December 2, 2017
We will be having a maintenance day on December 2, 2017 at Roger's house. PLEASE! If you can come by and help out we really need to work on some of the equipment and get it ready for winter storage.
Door prizes! Lunch!
We will be offering two $25 gift certificates to Miller Motor Works. You must be present to win!
Roger's address is:
4788 Moon Lake Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
Door prizes! Lunch!
We will be offering two $25 gift certificates to Miller Motor Works. You must be present to win!
Roger's address is:
4788 Moon Lake Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
Next launch November 11 at Horning #2
Our next launch will be November 11, 2017 at our Horning #2 field. The field is located northwest of Mannchester, on Bethel Church road between Ernst Rd. and Schneider Rd. The JMRC cafe will not be running so pack a brown bag.
And dress warm!
GPS (degrees, decimal minutes)
N42º 10.841'
W83º 57.020'
Thursday, October 26, 2017
October Makeup Launch - Cancelled
Unfortunately the heavy rain this week has left the field unusable in time for Saturday's launch (10/28). We will try again at our next scheduled launch date (11/10).
Monday, October 23, 2017
October Makeup Launch
We will fly at Horning 2 field this Saturday, October 28th. We will not have the trailer of Cafe available, but will have the port-a-john on site. You wil lneed to bring your own launch equipment or buddy up with someone else.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Saturday's launch
As of now the launch is on but the weather forecast doesn't look so good.
Check back here before you leave in the morning in case we have to cancel.
You can also call the JMRC hotline (Roger) at 517-262-0510.
Check back here before you leave in the morning in case we have to cancel.
You can also call the JMRC hotline (Roger) at 517-262-0510.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Join our Yahoo newsgroup!
Please
join our Yahoo group to stay up to date with all things JMRC related.
Questions about our launches, building, flying and whatever else comes
to mind.
Join here:
JMRC Yahoo Group
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What a Great Launch!
Well that was fun...
We had a great crowd despite the hot September weather and flew over 120 rockets! Thanks to everyone.
And thanks to Pinky for providing another fine meal.
We had a great crowd despite the hot September weather and flew over 120 rockets! Thanks to everyone.
And thanks to Pinky for providing another fine meal.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Next launch this Saturday, September 23 at MIS
We will be back at MIS this Saturday for our first launch of the fall season. Please bring something special for our 911 tribute.
The JMRC cafe will be open!
It will be a hot one with temps in the upper 80's. Bring water!
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!
Click on the map below for a larger version.
The JMRC cafe will be open!
It will be a hot one with temps in the upper 80's. Bring water!
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!
Click on the map below for a larger version.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Newsletters!
Look at the top of the page and you'll find new links to the JMRC newsletters. There is even a new one for August 2017.
Next Launch September 23, 2017 at MIS
Our next launch will be September 23rd at MIS. Maybe some falling leaves but no falling rockets!
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Next Launch August 26th at MIS
Our next launch will be August 26th at the Michigan International Speedway.
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!
Click on the map below for a larger version.
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!
Click on the map below for a larger version.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
June 10th launch is canceled.
Due to a perfect storm we will have to cancel the launch for June 10th. Very sorry but we will try again in July.
Monday, May 22, 2017
June launch schedule
Our next launch will be a two day, June 3-4, joint launch with MMAR at the Muskegon Waste Water Treatment Facility.
Please check the MMAR website for location.
We will be back at MIS June 10th.
Please check the MMAR website for location.
We will be back at MIS June 10th.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
2017 Launch Schedule
Hi folks!
We finally have our launch calendar set for 2017:
May 20 at MIS
June 3-4 Joint Crap Shoot with MMAR
Jun 10 at MIS
July 8 at MIS (IRONMAN)
August 26 at MIS
September 23 at MIS
October 14 at MIS or Horning
November 11 at MIS or Horning
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Next launch April 8th at MIS!
Our next launch will be April 8th at MIS. Be there!
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!
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!
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
March launch cancelled!
Due to weather and field conditions we will have to cancel the launch for March. We will try again for April 8th at either MIS or Horning #2.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Remember to join our Yahoo group!
Please join our Yahoo group to stay up to date with all things JMRC related. Questions about our launches, building, flying and whatever else comes to mind.
Join here:
JMRC Yahoo Group
Join here:
JMRC Yahoo Group
New Contest!
JMRC will be hosting another Iron-man contest similar to the
wildly successful 1/2A Iron-man held last summer. Steve
Kristal and I will be co-contest directors. Steve is
providing the motors and some of the prizes. I will also be
providing some prizes. This contest will be flown at the
July 2017 JMRC monthly launch.
RULZ
The Vehicle
ONE rocket that is 2-staged and capable of flying a NAR
approved altimeter shall be used for ALL flights
The Propulsion
Booster: 13mm Estes Diamond pak A10-0
Sustainer: 13mm Centuri 1/2A4-5M
The Events
Spot Landing - Distance measured from the tip of the nose
cone to the spot. The nose cone must be attached to the rest
of the upper stage. The booster is not measured and is the
only allowable part to separate.
Streamer Duration - Time measured from lift-off until the
upper stage lands or the timers lose sight. The only
allowable part to separate is the booster. Otherwise
standard streamer rules apply.
Altimeter Altitude - Height as measured by a NAR approved
altimeter. The only allowable part to separate is the
booster. Note – there are no certified altimeters that fit
in a 13mm tube.
http://www.nar.org/contest-flying/us-model-rocket-sporting-code/appendix/altimeters-approved-for-contest-use/
All three flights must be made by the same model (hence the
name IRON-MAN) in the same configuration. Whatever
provisions made for the altimeter must be a part of the
rocket for all flights. The altimeter ONLY needs to be flown
in the altitude event.
Since these paks contain 4 motors we are allowing
contestants to make a second flight for Streamer Duration OR
Altimeter Altitude. Not Spot Landing
We are also adding a 4th event, Fan Favorite as an incentive
to make you entry look nice and or interesting.
Shoot me any questions you may have.
Buzz
wildly successful 1/2A Iron-man held last summer. Steve
Kristal and I will be co-contest directors. Steve is
providing the motors and some of the prizes. I will also be
providing some prizes. This contest will be flown at the
July 2017 JMRC monthly launch.
RULZ
The Vehicle
ONE rocket that is 2-staged and capable of flying a NAR
approved altimeter shall be used for ALL flights
The Propulsion
Booster: 13mm Estes Diamond pak A10-0
Sustainer: 13mm Centuri 1/2A4-5M
The Events
Spot Landing - Distance measured from the tip of the nose
cone to the spot. The nose cone must be attached to the rest
of the upper stage. The booster is not measured and is the
only allowable part to separate.
Streamer Duration - Time measured from lift-off until the
upper stage lands or the timers lose sight. The only
allowable part to separate is the booster. Otherwise
standard streamer rules apply.
Altimeter Altitude - Height as measured by a NAR approved
altimeter. The only allowable part to separate is the
booster. Note – there are no certified altimeters that fit
in a 13mm tube.
http://www.nar.org/contest-flying/us-model-rocket-sporting-code/appendix/altimeters-approved-for-contest-use/
All three flights must be made by the same model (hence the
name IRON-MAN) in the same configuration. Whatever
provisions made for the altimeter must be a part of the
rocket for all flights. The altimeter ONLY needs to be flown
in the altitude event.
Since these paks contain 4 motors we are allowing
contestants to make a second flight for Streamer Duration OR
Altimeter Altitude. Not Spot Landing
We are also adding a 4th event, Fan Favorite as an incentive
to make you entry look nice and or interesting.
Shoot me any questions you may have.
Buzz
Next launch March 18th
It's been rainy..
So we will move our launch to March 18th at Horning #2 and hope things dry out by then.
So we will move our launch to March 18th at Horning #2 and hope things dry out by then.
New Groupme App
During our annual meeting last January, we discussed the need to bring clear, accurate, and timely communication to the membership regarding the scheduling and details of upcoming events. We have, and will continue to utilize the JMRC email list, however, it is not necessarily timely and important information can get difficult to find in embedded messages.
The BOD has successfully tested a new communication channel that provides quick communication in a group chat with client support on Apple IOS and Android devices as well as a web portal. You can even use SMS texting. The product is called groupme which was recently purchased by Skype and is free for use. If you have used Skype then groupme will be familiar to you. For more information please check out their website, https://groupme.com/en-US/
Below is the invitation link to the JMRC Notification chat in groupme. The BOD will use this chat to send event/launch information and important changes and updates. Members should restrict their comments in the notification chat to events and launches. General discussion should remain on the Yahoo email list. When you click on the invitation you will be asked to login or create an account. Once you created an account you can set your preferences and will be entered into the chat. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please reply to this email.
https://groupme.com/join_group/28013422/zc5IC1
We hope you find this useful.
The BOD has successfully tested a new communication channel that provides quick communication in a group chat with client support on Apple IOS and Android devices as well as a web portal. You can even use SMS texting. The product is called groupme which was recently purchased by Skype and is free for use. If you have used Skype then groupme will be familiar to you. For more information please check out their website, https://groupme.com/en-US/
Below is the invitation link to the JMRC Notification chat in groupme. The BOD will use this chat to send event/launch information and important changes and updates. Members should restrict their comments in the notification chat to events and launches. General discussion should remain on the Yahoo email list. When you click on the invitation you will be asked to login or create an account. Once you created an account you can set your preferences and will be entered into the chat. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please reply to this email.
https://groupme.com/join_group/28013422/zc5IC1
We hope you find this useful.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Meeting and potluck January 14
Our annual meeting and potluck will be held on Saturday, January 14th, 12:00pm - 5:00pm, at the Grotto club in Jackson. The address is 102 E Washington Ave, in downtown Jackson. Park behind the building and come in through the backdoor. We will be upstairs.
Bring a dish to pass and if you have any extra parts that you could donate to our raffle that would be great. We will also be electing club officers for this year.
There is a $5 charge per person.
Bring a dish to pass and if you have any extra parts that you could donate to our raffle that would be great. We will also be electing club officers for this year.
There is a $5 charge per person.
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