HOTROC

Launch Schedule

CURRENT STATUS (10/16/2007)

HOTROC LAUNCH

HOTROC launch season:
late October - March

Weather can present complications. So, ALWAYS verify
the launch schedule the evening before or morning of any Asa launch.

For those who've not seen the HOTROC site before, it is a large open 6,000 acre field with soft ground, no grass, visibility from launch to touchdown and intersecting field roads near the center of the site for easy access.

We fly thanks to the generous patronage of the land owners. It is important that we leave launch sites at least as clean as they were before we attended. Please pick up all debris for which you are responsible (and an item or two extra for good measure).

It is highly recommended that the following actions be taken for all SUMMER launches in Texas:

*** Drink plenty of water before and during the launch.***
In extreme conditions, you should be drinking about 1 quart an hour.
Do not wait until you are thirsty. At most your body can absorb about 1.5 quarts an hour but can lose up to 2 quarts an hour. If you are thirsty, then your body is already dehydrated about 1 quart.
Avoid carbonated beverages, caffeine, and alcohol (which cause your body to loose water),
and avoid drinks with excessive sugar (which can impede water absorption).
(Choose water instead with an occasional sports drink instead to replace electrolytes
which are flushed out of your system in the heat.)
Wear light colored loose clothing, a hat, and sunscreen.
Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle during hot weather, even for a short time.
Spend time in the shade.

Those at increased risk include youths (age 0-4), adults 65 and older, those with obesity, heart disease, fever, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and those taking medications

DIRECTIONS to HOTROC launch site

Parent or Guardian signature on
liability waiver
required of all HOTROC attendees
and participants.

HOTROC Flight Cards

HOTROC Research Launch Flight Cards

Waco Current Conditions

NOAA

Waco/Asa Weather Forcast:

Weather. COM

Intellicast

Aviation Digital Data Service

Choose Translated, type KACT in the box, and then click on TAF's to get winds aloft, cloud decks, etc. for the Waco, Texas area)

FAA List of Temporary Flight Restrictions

Clubs sponsoring nearby launches include:

Dallas Area Rocket Society - Dallas, TX	Austin Area Rocketry Group - Austin, TX TRA #54, NAR #585
Northwest Houston Rocketry Association	Heart Of Texas Rocket Club- Waco, TX TRA #012, NAR #640
Nasa/Houston Rocketry Club	Tripoli Houston

Launches Near Waco

Heart Of Texas Rocket Club

High Power/Low Power
Halloween Launch

Location:	Asa (near Waco) ( Launchsite )
Dates:	Oct 27-28, 2007 - Join in the Fun! Check for any last minute changes i.e. due to weather
Registration:
Launch Director:	Charles Barnett cbarnett@texnet.net 254-751-0177 home 254-230-4700 office
Event Notes:	Hobby and Research Launch, A through N motors, composite and hybrids (arrange to bring hybrid support if you are flying hybrids) Waiver: 0 - 11,000 ft and 11,000 - 24,000 ft with prior arrangements Pads distances can be supported by controller from 25 through 1000 ft We are pleased to announce that the Central Texas Astronomical Society has graciously agreed to bring telescopes and host a Stargazing event in connection with the Saturday night launch. Daytime: Sat - Oct 27, 2007 - 9:00 A.M. - 6:44 P.M. Sun - Oct 28, 2007 - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Nighttime: Sat - Oct 27, 2007 - 6.:44 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. nighttime altitude restriction - 6,000 ft

Location:	McGregor ( Launchsites )
Dates:
Registration:
Launch Director:
Event Notes:	? The events are:

Tripoli Houston

Location:	Hearne Airport, Hearne, TX
Dates:	Regular launches - (second Saturday of the month)
Launch Director:	David Bachelder Contact Info: Dan DeHart, David Bachelder (cell, 979.373.6601)
Event Notes:	Sat - commercial, Sun - research Waiver: 12,500 feet with call-ins to 16,000 feet. Power levels: EX - 1/8A thru M (or complex L). All L3 flights must be pre-approved by Rick VanVoorhis,Ed Jacoby, or Stu Barrett. The away pad will be at 500'unless you get with Rick V. by Friday.

Austin Area Rocketry Group
(Experimental Launch)

Location:	AARG -
Dates:
Launch Director:	Jeff Short, President AARG
Event Notes:	Waiver: 4,000 feet with call-ins to 12,000 feet. Power levels: EX - 1/8A thru M (or complex L). All L3 flights must be pre-approved by Rick VanVoorhis,Ed Jacoby, or Stu Barrett. The away pad will be at 500'unless you get with Rick V. by Friday.

Austin Area Rocketry Group
(Commercial Sport Launch)

Location:	AARG
Dates:	Regular launches - (first Saturday of the month)
Launch Director:	Jeff Short, President AARG
Event Notes:	Waiver: 4,000 feet with call-ins to 15,000 feet. Power levels: 1/8A thru M (or complex L). All L3 flights must be pre-approved by Rick VanVoorhis,Ed Jacoby, or Stu Barrett. The away pad will be at 500'unless you get with Rick V. by Friday.

Other High Power Launches

High/Low Power Launch

Location:	Windom ( Launchsites )
Dates:	Oct 27-28, 2007
Registration:
Launch Director:	Don Magness
Event Notes:	Shoot For The Stars - High Power Launch The Windom Field has been mowed!

Launch

Location:	Wayside, TX ( Maps, Area Motels )
Dates:
Registration:
Launch Director:
Event Notes:

Comprehensive
Schedules
of High Power Launches

Area Launch Calendar - by Art Applewhite

Schedule changes sometimes are not updated on consolidated calenders.
Always use the webpage hosted by the group organizing your launch
(i.e. DARS, AARG, NHRA) to verify scheduling and other details.

Some years there are more rain-outs than launches. It is a good idea to take advantage
of any opportunities to attend launches which occur during favorable weather.