I will be holding at least semi annual launches from a location in Northwest Iowa. These launches are open to both experimental and commercial fliers, but prior approval must be obtained before flying. See the contact page if you would like to fly or be a spectator.
Next Launch: November 14 & 15 , 2009:
Note the updated waiver altitude of 23,000' MSL!
This will be a two day launch, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Waiver will be 23,000' MSL from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 10,000' AGL from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.. The launch site will be across the road from Joel's house, same field we launched from in June.
In the Google earth capture above you can see the launch area, bottom left in the image is Joel's acreage, the white line indicates a distance of 2,500' which is the required set back distance from "uninvolved public".
Due to the new FAA rules, we will need to have spotters on the road both to the east and west of the launch site, volunteers are needed!
Previous Launches:
Nov. 8, 2008
May 17, 2008: Defiance-H "O" Class Hybrid
Nov. 3, 2007 Aestus Rocket Launch Powered by an "O" Class Hybrid
October 28, 2006: Defiance "O" Class KNER Rocket
October 2005: A2MD "N" Class KNER Rocket
October 2005: Dual Outboard Rocket
Here's a map of Paullina with my property marked. From highway 10 take North Willow Street south for one block, turn west on West Commerce Street, it will be a gravel road at the intersection of West Commerce and North Willow. Note: West Commerce Street ends as a paved road and turns to a rustic gravel road, follow the gravel road around the curve and it dead ends on my property.
This Google Earth image shows the Paullina Launch site and surrounding area.
Here's a closer image of the area. The launch site will be accessed from 490th Street. From Highway 10 (460th Street) go South on Olive Avenue for 3 miles. Turn East (left) on 490 th Street for 1/4 mile. The first farm acreage on the South (right) side of the road will be our base of operations.