We are excited to announce our first launch of the 2025 season in Seymour, TX!
Welcome to a new year and the start of a great launch calendar for the 2025 season!!!
Our first launch of the new year will be held at our field in Seymour, TX. This will be a 2 day launch on January 25th and 26th.
Spectators welcome! There is no charge to come out and watch the rockets fly! Bring a chair, shade, and something to drink (no alcohol during launch hours please). All we ask is that you pre-register and accept our liability waiver.
We have made some enhancements to the registration process so please read the information below and on the web page that is dedicated to the Seymour field.
The following rules will apply for our Seymour launches:
1. Advanced Online Pre-Registration for this event is required!! You can register online by using the registration button on the calendar event to complete the process.
2. The launch will be conducted on land owned by a private individual and we require all flyers and spectators to sign a liability waiver to participate. Agreement to this waiver will be included in the online registration process.
3. To participate as a flyer in this launch - you must be a registered national member of TRA or NAR with a currently active status. Please be prepared to present your membership card when you check in at the field.
4. As this is a 2 day launch, the launch fees will be:
Low Power & spectators: Free
TNT Student Members: $10.00
TNT Club Members: $20.00
Non-TNT Members: $30.00
Note: A small credit card processing fee is applied at registration.
5. "Porta Potties" will be provided on site.
Event Details:
Please see the following links for all the details on the launch site location, altitude waiver, and the lodging accommodations in the surrounding area:
Seymour Launch Site Webpage
Seymour Launch Site PDF
Downloadable flight cards:
Low Power Flight Cards
High Power Flight Cards
Launch Setup and Volunteering:
Setup will be in the afternoon of Friday the 24th.
Volunteers are appreciated!! If you are a member, use the button on this page to volunteer, non-members can click HERE to volunteer. You can volunteer for setup or a wide variety of positions during the launch.
Launch Schedule:
Saturday the 25th: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday the 26th: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Social Event:
There will be an informal gathering at "The Cache Creek Hunt Club" Saturday night. We will be cooking - BYOB !!
Important Note: You do not have to be a registered flier at the launch to attend the dinner, but advanced registration for the dinner is still requested because we need an accurate count of how many people we will be cooking for. Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.
Motors:
Restrictions: Sparky motors are dependent on field conditions. The launch director will make a determination before the launch if they will be allowed.
High performance flights:
If you plan on flying anything larger than an M motor or any flight over 16k, please contact us in advance. We welcome large flights but would like the opportunity to review your flight plan in advance of the launch.
RV’s and Camping:
Both RV’s and camping are allowed at the launch site. No open fires are allowed.
Onsite Vendors:
Harry “The Motor Man” Spears will be onsite with a full complement of motors for sale.
Donations:
As Always - Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the Porta-a-Potty ($200+ Rental Fee)
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.
We are looking forward to kicking off a great new launch season with you all !!!
Regards,
Ray
Ray Shepard
President
Tripoli North Texas (TNT)
TRA 11901 L3
(972) 977-5836
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