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March "Birds of a Feather" Themed Launch @ TIMPA

  • 22 Mar 2024
  • 15:00
  • 23 Mar 2024
  • 13:00
  • 3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
  • 4

Registration

  • Grants access to flight line when permitted by Range Safety Officer
  • Grants access to flight line when permitted by Range Safety Officer
  • Spectator Registration permits access to parking area and port-a-potty only. Launch Range Fee not included.
  • We need 1 person with a Class 2 trailer hitch to tow the trailer, and another to help move the trailer out of the TIMPA barn at 7:15 am.
  • We need 1 person with a Class 2 trailer hitch to tow the trailer, and another to help move the trailer back into the TIMPA barn after the launch.
  • Launch Control Officer is responsible for opening and closing the range for launch operations. 60 minute shift.
  • The Pad Manager assists with pad assignment and loading rockets onto pads, as well as other tasks as needed. 30 minute shift minimum.
  • We often have a launch photographer on site!
  • Range Safety Officer has the absolute authority to authorize flight of a model rocket, and over other range safety matters. The RSO's ruling is final. 60 minute shift.
  • Assist RSO in inspecting rockets prior to flight

Registration is closed

SARA's March 22-23 2024 "Birds of a Feather"  Themed launch is scheduled for the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks. We look forward to flying with you!

In order to keep our launch in order, UPON YOUR ARRIVAL:

*PLEASE CHECK IN AT OUR CHECK IN DESK!

*All fliers will receive a wristband. Only wrist banded attendees will be permitted to fly rockets.

*High power fliers will be asked to show PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. Please be prepared to show your active, valid NAR or Tripoli membership card indicating your Certification Level.

See you at the launch!

TENTATIVE LAUNCH PLAN:

FRIDAY:

3 - 4:00pm = SET UP! (Please plan to arrive in time help set up the range)

4 - 4:30pm = All Models

4:40 - 5pm = US Army Patriot

5 - 5:30pm = Scale models

5:30 - 6pm = Fantasy Models (Star Wars/Star Trek, etc...)

6 - 8pm = Break

8 - 10pm = Night Launch

SATURDAY:

7 - 7:30am = Squat

7:30 - 8am = All Models

8 - 8:30am = Big Bertha

8:30 - 9am = Green Eggs/Egg lofters 

9 - 9:30am = Big Daddy

9:30 - 10am = Alpha

10 - 10:30am = V2

10:30 - 11am = Red Maxx

11 - 11:30am = Goblin

11:30am - 12pm = Human Carrying Models (Saturn 5, Blue Origin, etc...)

Time and models subject to change depending on the flow of flights.


  • Pre-registration is required. 
  • Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
  • There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
  • Please consider volunteering to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly. 
  • You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
  • Launch operations will cease, if there is not sufficient volunteers!
  • Public Health precautions in currently effect include:
    • If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, stay home.
    • Consider staying home if you or any family member is at an increased risk of COVID-19 complications.

As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. Watch out for gopher holes, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.

We look forward to seeing you at the launch!

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