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Launch Site Information


Take I-24 to exit 111, US 55 to Manchester/Tullahoma/McMinnvile. From the ramp, turn right and cross over the interstate. Turn right on Ragsdale Road, right before the Golden Gallon Market.

Follow Ragsdale for 7.2 miles, then turn right on Hickerson Road (look for Rocket Launch signs). Follow Hickerson Road for approximately 2.1 miles. As the road takes a right angle, look for the range head setup.

Parking:  Parking and Prep Area will be located along the periphery of the sod farm.  AUTOMOBILES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE SOD!

Camping:  Camping is not allowed at the launch site.

FAA Waiver Information

General: 14,000 feet and below for Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. 

High Flights:  An extended waiver to 20,000 feet has been requested.

Launch Fees

Individual Flyers: $10 per day or $15 for both days
Family Flyers: $20 per family (for two days)
12 and under: free
Groups (Scouts, CAP, etc.): Negotiable (groups are encouraged to participate!!!)

Launch Rules

Have fun but fly safe!

The NAR safety rules will be strictly enforced. The determinations of the launch hosts, RSO, and LCO are final. No exceptions.

 

Motor Support

QuEstes motors: (1/8”, 3/16” rods)

APCP motors
  E-L:  1/4", 3/8”, 1/2” rods and small and large rails.
  M:  One Away Pad with large rail will be provided.   Please notify MC2 or HARA of your intent to fly L3 motors.

Hybrid motors

  Hybrid support for Hypertek, RATT Works, and U/C hybrids will be provided. Hypertek J and M fill stems are available.
  NOS/O2 provided at the following rates

Tank

Cost

300cc

 $3

440cc

 $4

835cc

 $8

1685cc

 $16

2800cc

 $26

3500cc

$35

4600cc

$45

5478cc

$55


Hypertek (or other hybrid users) may bring their own fluids and/or GSE, but remember that Vehicles cannot be driven onto the field.

          

  

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