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.
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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
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