SAROS HPR 2009

The Saskatoon Rocketry Society will be hosting a fall HPR launch. The launch will be held North of Kitscoty, AB on Saturday October 17th, 2009 from 08:00 - 17:00. If the weather is bad we have a backup date of Sunday October 18th. We have a ceiling of 20,000' AGL. The launch is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. There will be flights with rocket motors sized A - L! We hope that you will join us for this exciting event. Please contact me if you are planning to attend and fly.

Everyone wishing to fly High Power Rockets must have a valid CAR and TRA membership card with them.

Registration: Fliers must register to fly

Juniors (under 18) flying Models only – Free
Juniors (under 18) flying High Power - $20.00
Seniors (over 18) flying Models only - $10.00
Seniors (over 18) flying High Power - $25.00

We will have Hot Dogs available from 12:00 - 13:00, chips, pop, coffee, and bottled water will also be for sale during the day of the launch.

Ceiling for the launch 20,000' AGL
Pads available for rockets with motor sizes A - L
Hybrid GSE will be available for use
Rockets L sized or heavier then 20 lbs - Contact me at least 3 weeks prior to launch to ensure that we can accommodate your project.

Hotels and Campgrounds

Lloydminster - Hotels
Lloydminster - Campground
Kitscoty - Wheatfield Inn
70 Kitscoty, AB
T0B2P0
Telephone: 780-846-2881
Fax: 780-846-2882

You may also put up a tent or trailer in the field area by the launch site.

Directions to the site:

North off of highway 16 on highway 897 at Kitscoty.
Go 9 km to TWP 514/ Streamstown road. Turn East and go 1.6 km. Turn North and go 1 km. Signs will be posted on the side of the roads.

GPS Coordinates

N53-26-06.2 W110-17-57.9

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