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CLICK HERE for a PDF file of KLOUDBusters 2023 launches
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KLOUDBusters Schedule of Events
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IMPORTANT: The TRA and KLOUDBusters Launch Rules effective in 2022 are the latest
TRA Research Safety Code published on the Tripoli Rocketry Association web-site.
More details below.
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Date
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| 2023 Events |
| January Fun Fly |
Sunday January 15, 2023 |
| February Fun Fly |
Sunday February 12, 2023 |
| March Fun Fly |
Sunday March 12, 2023 |
Argonia Cup Competition
AND KLOUDBurst 31
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Saturday March 25, 2023
Sunday March 26, 2023
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| ------------Break for Wheat------------ |
| July Fun Fly |
Sunday July 16, 2023 |
| August Fun Fly |
Sunday August 6, 2023 |
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AIRFest 29
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Friday September 1, 2023
Saturday September 2, 2023
Sunday September 3, 2023
Monday September 4, 2023 |
| October Fun Fly |
Saturday October 7, 2023
Sunday October 8, 2023 |
| Distant Thunder '23 |
Saturday November 11, 2023
Sunday November 12, 2023 |
| December Fun Fly |
Sunday December 10, 2023 |
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That's a lot of smoke, fire, and noise!!!
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First alternate date for Saturday launches will be Sunday.
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All launches are conducted under the Tripoli Research Safety Code (published version
on the TRA web-site).
A Model Rocket area will be available for kids and eligible adult group leaders.
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| KLOUDBusters Launch Rules (Latest published TRA Research Safety
Code in effect)All KLOUDBusters launches will be conducted under the Tripoli Research Safety
Code. All adult fliers must be members of the Tripoli Rocketry Association or the National Association of Rocketry to
participate. All Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) AND National Association of Rocketry (NAR) adult
members may launch commercial motors to their certification level (Level 0 through Level 3)
on all days. Certification attempts are allowed; KLOUDBusters supports TRA Certification; if you are a member of
NAR seeking to certify you must arrange for yourself for your certification authority to be present.
To launch Research propellants, flyers must be TRA members and Level 2 or 3 certified.
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| Youth flyers model rocket flyers under 18 years of age may participate every scheduled launch day within
the designated Model Rocket area. Non-member adult sponsors and/or leaders may participate
within the Model Rocket area as "named insured" participants. Youth flyers must
stay within the Model Rocket area or the spectator area during all high-power activity.
No youth are allowed in the high-power pad area while high-power rockets are present.
The Launch Director or Launch Control Officer will announce when the high-power area is
safe and model rockets may be retrieved.
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| If you have a Scout troup, 4-H group, home school group, class, or other
youth group and are thinking about attending a KLOUDBusters launch, please read the
Youth Groups FAQ page for more information about bringing your
group out to the Rocket Pasture. Youth leaders -- please let our
Youth Outreach Coordinator know a few weeks in
advance if you're coming out to fly with KLOUDBusters.
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| Tripoli Rocketry Association currently has a Tripoli Mentoring Program (TMP) which allows supervised
access to the high-power range and flight privileges for youth flyers 12-17 years of age who meet specific
qualification requirements. KLOUDBusters supports these TMP activities. Youth 12-17 and their Adult Mentor should
refer to the TRA TMP program guidlines here:
Link to TMP Overview
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| If you're not a TRA or NAR member and want to participate at KLOUDBusters launch days,
TRA membership applications are available at the launch site or visit the
Tripoli Rocketry Association web-site to join.
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| Spectators please read the Spectator Info page for more information about High Power rocket launches.
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| KLOUDBURST |
| The KloudBurst launch is our first large launch each year. The weather in early Spring
tends to be a bit cool so dress warm. Camp on-site or at the Argonia River Park. Since
this is the first big launch of the year many folks bring out the rockets they built over
the winter. Lots of good flights can be expected! The KloudBurst launch is always a lot
of fun. It is always nice to meet up with friends in the Spring and talk rockets!
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| AIRFEST |
| If you can only make it to one launch ... you've GOT to make it to AIRFest! Flyers from
throughout the entire U.S.A. (and even some international flyers) regularly attend AIRFest
and bring their very special projects for everyone to enjoy. AIRFest is even big enough to
have its own Web Presence. Camping
is available on-site or at the Argonia River Park; or take advantage of the hotels nearby.
You can expect to see rockets of all shapes and sizes from 1/2A through P at AIRFest. Some
have suggested that AIRFest as a an equivalent to LDRS -- it is NOT, rather, AIRFest is a
complement to LDRS. But ... if you can't make it to LDRS perhaps you CAN make it to AIRFest!
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| DISTANT THUNDER |
| What a great way to end the flying season. Bring out your rockets, hot dogs, and marshmallows.
Launch in the day, sit around the camp fire at night. Burn up those motors so you can buy bigger
ones next year! This is the launch that folks like to attend to close the season with a bang. Weather can
be cool at night but very comfortable in the daytime. The winds in late fall tend to be light
(now watch, the launch is cursed for sure now)! Distant Thunder is KLOUDBusters' Youth OutReach
launch and there are usually Scouts, 4-H, Home School, etc. groups in attendance.
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| TRIPOLI RESEARCH LAUNCHES |
| All KLOUDBusters launches are conducted under the TRA Research Safety Code. In addition to the
commercial certified motors available from our vendors, some advanced Level 2 and Level 3
high-power rocketry enthusiasts enjoy making and launching their own Research propellants.
KLOUDBusters has decided to conduct all launches under the TRA Research Rules in order to
enable these advanced rocket launches to take place during the same days as the Model Rocket
launches by youth flyers. In doing so, we have opened-up the full spectrum of rocketry for
everyone who attends KLOUDBusters launches to enjoy with just a few additional restrictions in
place. Non-members are invited to abide by these restritions so everyone can enjoy the rocketry
experience to its fullest. If you find yourself wanting more, it is available at any time simply
by joining the Tripoli Rocketry Association and taking full advantage of the available liability
insurance. If you have questions regarding any details about KLOUDBusters launches, please
contact our Prefect. |
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