Rhode Island Model Rocket Association

We have received permission from URI and the fire chief to launch at Peckham Farm this Saturday, 8/20. The set-up team will meet at 8:30, we will hold the flyer’s meeting at 9:30, and the first rockets should be in the air at 10:00. We will launch until we run out of propellant, which usually happens around 2:00.

The club will have some canopies and chairs, but please be prepared to be outdoors (water, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.). We will also grill burgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheese around noon.

The only extra requirement for this launch is that all flights must be in sight at all times and must land well within the boundaries of the field. This means that all flights should be limited to ~1500 ft (assuming minimal wind) unless the rocket uses dual deploy or a chute release mechanism to limit drift. Additionally, no sparky motors will be allowed due to the dry conditions.

Due to the drought conditions, we have decided to postpone the launch scheduled for 8/13. Keep checking the RIMRA Facebook page or website for updates. And keep building rockets!

The last thing we want is for something like this to happen at our launch site.

The weather looks good, and the NOTAM has been filed. We are go for launch!
We will start setting up around 9:00 on Saturday, 7/9, and we will launch until we are out of rocket motors, which usually happens a little after lunch. We are hoping to also grill a few hot dogs and hamburgers out there. It should be a great day for a rocket-picnic.

Spectators are always welcome. If you haven’t been to a RIMRA launch yet, be prepared to park your vehicle at the farm and walk with your rockets to the center of the field. Be prepared for a picnic-style experience–the club has a few EZ-ups, chairs and water bottles that we are happy to share, but please be prepared to be outdoors.

We are planning to launch on Saturday, July 9. Keep checking back here or our Facebook page for more details.

We will start setting up around 9:00 on Saturday, and we will launch until we are out of rocket motors, which usually happens a little after lunch.

Spectators are always welcome. If you haven’t been to a RIMRA launch yet, be prepared to park your vehicle at the farm and walk with your rockets to the center of the field. Be prepared for a picnic-style experience–the club has a few EZ-ups, chairs and water bottles that we are happy to share, but please be prepared to be outdoors.

The forecast for this weekend keeps looking worse every time I check it, but we’re still holding out hope for a launch on Saturday. Keep checking back to see if we are able to launch.

Launch Protocol

1st Call made Thursday at 6 PM EST

2nd and Final Call Friday at 6 Pm ESTCriteria based on forecast between 9 am and 2 pm EST on launch day

No go if one of the following criteria is predicted any time times between 9 am and 2 pm EST on launch day:

– Temperature below 32° or below 20° with wind chill

– Chance of rain is greater than 50%

– Wind greater than 15 MPH or gust greater than 25 MPH

Criteria source: Weather.com for West Kingston Rhode Island 02892

RIMRA is planning to launch this Saturday, May 14, at Peckham Farm. We will start setting up around 9:00, and we will launch until we are out of rocket motors, which usually happens a little after lunch. Spectators are always welcome. If you haven’t been to a RIMRA launch yet, be prepared to park your vehicle at the farm and walk with your rockets to the center of the field. Be prepared for a picnic-style experience–the club has a few EZ-ups, chairs and water bottles that we are happy to share, but please be prepared to be outdoors.

RIMRA is planning to launch this Saturday, April 16, at Peckham Farm. We will start setting up around 9:00, and we will launch until we are out of rocket motors, which usually happens a little after lunch.

Spectators are always welcome. If you haven’t been to a RIMRA launch yet, be prepared to park your vehicle at the farm and walk with your rockets to the center of the field. Be prepared for a picnic-style experience–the club has a few EZ-ups, chairs and water bottles that we are happy to share, but please be prepared to be outdoors.

The field is soft and today wasn’t the best day for drying. We are now targeting a launch on Sunday, 4/10. Fingers crossed that things dry out between now and then.

We are planning for the first launch of the year on Saturday, 4/9. It looks like there will be rain in the week but not on the weekend. That means the sky may be clear, but the field may be soft. Keep checking this page for updates.

Anyone is welcome to attend. We start setting up at Peckham Farm on the URI campus at 9:00 and we will launch until a little afternoon. We launch any rocket with commercial motors ranging from A to K, so long as the fights stay under 3000 ft. If you don’t know what that means, feel free to attend, watch, enjoy, and ask plenty of questions. If you are looking to learn more about hobby rocketry, check out this guide.