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February 2024 Seymour Launch

When:
Saturday, February 24, 2024 to Sunday, February 25, 2024
Where:
Seymour, TX Field
Seymour Launch Site
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Matt Bukin
 
Ray Shepard
(972) 977-5836 (c)
Category:
Seymour Launch
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
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Feb. 2024 Seymour event - including Spectator or Low-Power (must add High Power Fee below for HPR)
High Power Launch Fee - required to launch High Power Rockets (H & above)

We are excited to announce our first launch of the 2024 season in Seymour, TX.




Welcome to a new year and the start of a great launch calendar for the 2024 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 February 24th and 25th. 

We have made some enhancements to the launch processes in the past year so please read the information below and on the new web page that is dedicated to the Seymour field.  

The following rules will apply for our Seymour launches:

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. 

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 will require all fliers to sign a liability waiver to participate.  Agreement to this waiver will be included in the online registration process. 

3.  To participate 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: $  0.00

Students Members: $15.00

TNT Club Members: $30.00

Non TNT Members: $40.00

Note: There is also a small PayPal fee applied at registration.  


5.   A "Porta Potty" will be provided on site. 
 
Event Details: 

Please see the attached weblink for all the details on the launch site location, altitude waiver, and the lodging accommodations in the surrounding area.

Launch Setup:

Friday Afternoon - Volunteers are appreciated!! 

Launch Schedule:

Saturday the 27th: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday the 28th: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Social Event:

There will be an informal gathering at "The Cache Creek Hunt Club" Saturday night.  We will be cooking - BYOB !!


Motors:  

Restrictions: Sparky motors are dependent on field conditions. The launch director will make a determination before the launch if they will be allowed.
 
Please notify us if you want to fly anything larger than an M motor

Camping on site is permitted with prior approval - No open fires are allowed

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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