How high can we fly?

• Up to 7,000' AGL both day and night
• Up to 19,000' AGL during daylight hours
  • Use a RED flight card to request a High Altitude window for any flight over 7,000' AGL.
  • Note the predicted altitude on the flight card.
  • We'll call in once the rocket is on the pad and ready to fly.

What hours will the range be open each day?

• 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM the range will be open for daytime flying
• 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM the range will close for a Dinner break
• 9:00 PM to Midnight the range will open for night flying
• The range will close at 3:00 PM on Tuesday
• Sign up here to work a shift or two of Range Duty.

How does Night Flying work?

• Maximum altitude at night is 7,000' AGL.
• All rockets (and stages of multi-stage rockets) must carry lights that are clearly visible from launch until landing.
• Other than that, it's just like daytime flying, but a lot cooler.

What sizes of Launch Rods and Rails will be available?

• Rods from 1/8" to 1" will be available
• Standard (BlackSky-compatible) 1/4" rails will be available
• We also have a few 5/16" (1515 size) large rails available
• 1/8" and 3/16" rods are 3' or 4' long
• Rods and rails are mostly 6' long
• Several 8' long rails are also available
• Full details on the range layout are here.

Will there be TRA Research days held?

• Yes.  Monday and Tuesday, June 14 & 15, 2010 are scheduled as TRA Research days.
• We're still getting the details sorted out with the California Office of the State Fire Marshal, so we can't say anything further at this point in time.
• Details will be released just as soon as we have them.  Thanks for your continued patience!

Who has registered to fly so far?

• See this page for the current list.
• Please note: We only list the names of flyers who have given us their explicit permission to do so.

What about Vendors at LDRS 29?

• See the Vendor Space Reservation page for full details on becoming a vendor, and to register.
• See this page for the current list.