Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

Weather permitting next launch will be February 11th 2017

It looks like we have a great weekend coming up to launch rockets.

Jason from AMW ProX will be there with his rocket motors, kits, etc. for sale; you can email him directly for any special needs. (jason@amwprox.com)

We will launch from 9 am to 2 Pm +/-. For us to start launching by 9 am we need all the help we can get.

Launch information, directions and launch holds and weather updates can be found here among educational information vendor links:

www.rimra.com

This is a launch not to be missed!!  NASA will be closing Kennedy Space Center, SPACEX has delayed all launches as everyone will be at our launch.

This is Tri -launch with Central Massachusetts Spacemodeling Society (CMASS) and CATO (AKA; Carefully Arranged Tree Ornaments – AKA; Contraptions Accelerating Toward Orbit – AKA  Crash, Assess, Tantrum, re-Order – AKA;  Consumes Assets allocated To Others).

The Rocket Grill will be back with hot dogs,  hamburgers, chips,  soda and water.

Jason will be here to meet all your rocket needs if you need anything special contact him directly at Jason@amwprox.com / www.amwprox.com.

We are going to have a contest for closest rocket landing to the pin.   The Prize………… a  signed copy of Homer Hickman’s “Rocket Boys” the basis for the movie October Sky. 

We will have a trivia contest during the launch to win a few model rockets.

RIMRA is raising money to buy a trailer from this Launch.  Over the past year with money raised from our launches and a grant from NAR we have purchased new wireless launch equipment, new high power pads,  new low/mid power rack stand, safety equipment, public address system and weather station. – Thank-you for all your support!!!!!!

This is a launch not to be missed!!

It looks like we have a great weekend coming up to launch rockets, As soon as we get through this “Hurricane.” 

Jason from AMW ProX will be there with his rocket motors, kits, etc. for sale; you can email him directly for any special needs. (jason@amwprox.com)

We will launch from 9 am to 2 Pm +/-.  For us to start launching by 9 am we need all the help we can get,  anyone showing up to help set-up will be treated to Coffee, Donuts, etc.,

Launch information, directions and launch holds and weather updates can be found here among educational information vendor links:

www.rimra.com

https://www.rimra.org/launch/launch-site/

This is a joint Launch with CMASS (Central Massachusetts Spacemodeling Society).  This will be a great launch with our friends from CMASS they know how to run a launch and this will be the 3rd joint launch with them, each one has been great!

Check out the Launch tab on our website for more information:  https://www.rimra.org/launch/      We will update the website as we get close for any weather delays. 

If you want membership application email rocket@rimra.org

Let’s launch!

Jason from AMWPro-X will be on site selling motors, rockets, electronics etc       http://amwprox.com

Due to weather predicted for Saturday , Saturday’s launch is cancelled but we are looking to move the launch to Sunday, July 10th, pending other factors that need to align.

We will make final call of go no for Sunday by noon Friday.