Author Archives: Brenton DeBoef

The winds look marginal for next weekend, so we decided to pack up the launch supplies for the winter. We at RIMRA wish you a happy holidays. May you find lots of rocket stuff under the tree!

The weather looks good, and we have a few students who are going to attempt L1 certification flights. Because this launch is not in our regular schedule, there will be no food bathrooms but there will be grilling food. We’ll … Continue reading →

We can’t catch a break. The wind gusts are going to be 25+ mph tomorrow. We aren’t allowed to launch according to the NAR protocol.

We’re still targeting a launch this Sunday (11/20), but we’re keeping a close eye on the wind speeds. Keep checking back for updates.

We are going to postpone this weekend’s launch until next Sunday, 11/20. Let’s hope conditions improve by then.

If there is rain between now and Saturday, we may need to scrub again, so check Facebook or rimra.org for updates. The set-up team will begin at 8:30 am, and the flyer’s meeting will take place at 9:45. The first rocket should … Continue reading →

Where did this rain come from?! Unfortunately, last-minute launch scrubs are not just for NASA’s SLS. Sorry about today. Have a great long weekend. We’ll see everyone on the 22nd. We are go for launch – October 8 The set-up … Continue reading →

But we will need to enter the field by another method. Please see the map below.  The address for the school that is near the back entrance is 3119 RT-110, West Kingston, RI. We will try to post signs to … Continue reading →

We are hoping to launch this Saturday, 9/10 (possible rain date on 9/11). Keep checking back for updates.

The field is actually drier with more dead grass than last week. Unfortunately, we need to cancel again. If conditions improve, we will try to hold additional launches in September and October, so our members still have plenty of chances … Continue reading →