Announcements

  June 20 Launch Status is a GO!

Team-1,

                Looks like this Saturday will be partly cloudy, temp in the 70s and wind under 10mph, great launch weather!  There may be a shower in the late afternoon, so depending on what happens, we may shut down before the 5pm waiver ends.  To have the best launch window, we're going to move the setup to 8:30 AM.  Attend early and launch early!

As always, remember to bring your Tripoli card and cash for registration.  Jay Calvert of www.impulse-buys.com is scheduled to attend to supply all of your motor needs.  This looks like a sunglasses, suntan lotion and bug spray kind of a launch.  Bring your gear, a lunch and plenty to drink and enjoy the whole day!

Those interested in breakfast at the Cracker Barrel on Pierson Rd will find me there by 7:30.

I hope to see you all there!

Norm Nazaroff, TRA04812

Prefect, Michigan Team-1

  May 16 Launch Status is a GO!

Team-1,

                Looks like this Saturday will be beautiful, sunshine, temp in the 70s and wind under 10mph.  You might need the suntan lotion!

As always, remember to bring your Tripoli card and cash for registration.  Jay Calvert of www.impulse-buys.com is scheduled to attend to supply all of your motor needs.  Setup begins at 9am at Alkay.  It's still cool overnight, so dress in layers and don't forget the sunglasses.

Those interested in breakfast at the Cracker Barrel on Pierson Rd will find me there by 7:30.

I hope to see you all there!

Norm Nazaroff, TRA04812

Prefect, Michigan Team-1

  April 25 Launch Status is a GO!

Team-1,

The weather for Saturday looks good with wind less than 15, mostly sunny in the afternoon and temp in the mid 50's.  With wind from the North, we can setup at the same point as we did last month since we now have permission on another 1/2 mile of land to our south!  Let the rockets drift south.  Our official area is now 1 mile tall and nearly a mile wide!  With this wind, we can allow flights to 13k or so.  Our motor vendor is unable to attend this weekend, so bring your motor stash.  Our motor magazine has about 10 engines available in the H-J range.

As always, remember to bring your Tripoli card and cash for registration.   Setup begins at 8:45 at Alkay for equipment pickup, with Birch Run setup starting at 9:15.  Those interested in breakfast at the Cracker Barrel on Pierson Rd will find me there by 7:30.  Dress in layers and don't forget the sunglasses.  I hope to see you all there!

Norm Nazaroff, TRA04812

Prefect, Michigan Team-1

 

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Events

Alkay Airport Launch - 5,280 AGL - Launch Status: GO for June 20!
Date 6/20/2026
Alternate Date 6/27/2026
At Alkay Airport
Altitude 6,000 ft. MSL, 5,280 feet AGL
Alkay Airport Launch - 5,280 AGL
Date 7/18/2026
Alternate Date 7/25/2026
At Alkay Airport
Altitude 6,000 ft. MSL, 5,280 feet AGL
Alkay Airport Launch - 5,280 AGL
Date 8/15/2026
Alternate Date 8/22/2026
At Alkay Airport
Altitude 6,000 ft. MSL, 5,280 feet AGL
Alkay Airport Launch - 5,280 AGL
Date 9/19/2026
Alternate Date 9/26/2026
At Alkay Airport
Altitude 6,000 ft. MSL, 5,280 feet AGL
Alkay Airport Launch - 5,280 AGL
Date 10/17/2026
Alternate Date 10/24/2026
At Alkay Airport
Altitude 6,000 ft. MSL, 5,280 feet AGL
Alkay Airport Launch - 5,280 AGL
Date 11/21/2026
Alternate Date 11/28/2026
At Alkay Airport
Altitude 6,000 ft. MSL, 5,280 feet AGL
Birch Run Launch - 12,500 AGL
Date 12/12/2026
Alternate Date 12/19/2026
At Birch Run Field
Altitude Up To 17,214 AGL, exact value TBD by Prefect
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