We are excited to announce our first launch of the 2026 season at the Rocket Ranch in Seymour, TX!
Welcome to a new year and the start of a great launch calendar for the 2026 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 31st and February 1st.
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 for everyone attending - even spectators!! You can register online by using the registration button on the calendar event to complete the process.
2. The launch will be conducted on privately owned land and we require all flyers and spectators to sign a liability waiver to attend. Agreement to this waiver will be included in the online registration process.
3. To participate as a "High-Power Flyer" at this launch - you must be a registered member of the National Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) or the National Association of Rocketeers (NAR) with a currently active status. Please be prepared to present your membership card when you check in at the field.
4. Membership in our local club, Tripoli North Texas (TNT) is not required - but is appreciated!!
5. The fees for this launch are as follows:
Spectators and Model Rocket fliers (A-G motors) Free
TNT Club Student Members: $10.00
TNT Family & Club and Members: $20.00
Non-TNT Members: $30.00
Note to College Teams:
A. Only the "Flier of Record" for your team needs to register as a flier and pay the launch fee.
B. All team members attending the launch need to register individually but should select the spectator option and are not charged a fee to attend. However, for insurance purposes, any team member wanting to cross the flight line and participate in actually launching the rocket must be national TRA or NAR member and should check in at the registration desk and present your membership card upon arrival at the field.
C. Members of college teams should review the section of the website titled "College Team Details" for additional information.
Additional Details:
Launch Schedule:
Saturday, January 31st: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, February 1st: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Launch Setup and Volunteering:
Setup will be in the afternoon of Friday the 30th.
Volunteers are appreciated!!
Acceptable Rocket Motors:
All commercial and research motors, including liquids and hybrids, are acceptable up to the O impulse.
Approval of Sparky motors is dependent on field conditions. The launch director will make a determination before the launch if they will be allowed.
Harry “The Motor Man” Spears will be onsite with a full complement of motors for sale.
Altitude Waver and High Performance Flights:
The Seymour site has an altitude waiver to 45,000' AGL with a radius of 4 NM. We welcome large and complex flights but would like the opportunity to review your flight plan in advance of the launch.
If you plan on flying anything larger than an L motor or have an expected altitude in excess of 16,000 feet, or a liquid or hybrid, please provide a summary of your flight in the registration section showing motor size, expected altitude and any special launch equipment requirements.
Downloadable Flight Cards:
Unified Flight Card for Low, Mid, and High-Power flights
RV’s and Camping:
Both RV’s and camping are allowed at the launch site. No open fires are allowed.
Please see the following links for the launch site location, altitude waiver, and the lodging accommodations in the surrounding area:
Seymour Launch Site Webpage
Seymour Launch Site PDF
Rest Room Facilities & Donations:
"Porta Potties" will be provided on site. As Always - Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of the Porta-a-Potty ($200+ Rental Fee)
If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.
We are looking forward to continuing a great launch season with you all!!!
Regards,
Ray
Ray Shepard
President
Tripoli North Texas (TNT)
TRA 11901 L3
(972) 977-5836
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