Summer Launches

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Last Updated: Saturday, 19 July 2014 20:53

Due to summer fire season we are prohibited from having summer launches here in Idaho.  However, that does not apply to everywhere in the Northwest U.S..  Several other regional and national launches are scheduled in the NW this summer, and most are not a long drive away.  Oregon Rocketry sponsors several summer launches close by in the town of Brothers, Oregon, near the city of Bend.  These launches are just a few hours drive from Boise and are very well attended.   Finally, the annual XPRS launch will also be held in September -- with many club members making the annual pilgrimage.  You can find more information about these launches from our Launch Schedule page or by attending one of our monthly meetings.  Hope to see you there!

Next TIR Launch

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Last Updated: Sunday, 20 July 2014 09:12

Our next scheduled launch will be this fall. Check back in September.

Equipment set-up at 9:30a.m. with the 40,000' AGL waiver activated from 10am until 6pm or until there are no more rockets flying.  Port-a-potties will be on site.  Spectators are welcome to attend, but are forewarned that high-power rocketry is an inherently dangerous activity and observers assume all risk.  Please, no pets allowed, per BLM rules.

Insured non-members* are welcome to fly with us.  Those over 18 may pay a $5 launch fee (under 18 always fly for free).  If you are interested in flying rockets at our launches, but are not insured, please contact an officer of TIR and we can discuss your options for becoming an insured flyer.

*All members of Tripoli and members of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) are insured.  Boy Scouts as part of a scout activity, TARC teams, and sanctioned school groups are covered by Tripoli insurance.

Next TIR Meeting

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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 July 2014 22:32

The next meeting of the Tripoli Idaho rocketry club will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Idaho Pizza Company, 7100 Fairview Ave. near Cole Rd.

Everyone is welcome!  This is an organizational meeting for setting the coming year\'s launch schedule, electing officers, and other issues for the club. Join us.