NARHAMS Model Rocket Club

The NARHAMS model rocket club serves Maryland and the Washington Metropolitan Area. The club is an official chapter section of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). First established in 1965, NARHAMS is the oldest continuously operating model rocket club in the United States and was named Section of the Year for 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, and 2007. We are also the National Championship section for 2001 and 2004.

Next Launch:	Jun 2, 1:00 pm Greenbelt, MD	Mt. Airy, MD Weather Forecast
Next Meeting:	Jun 1, 5:30 pm College Park, MD	Mt. Airy, MD Weather Forecast

Officer Change

Ed Pearson has decided to step down as Treasurer. Thanks for the many years of service! Jennifer Ash-Poole has taken over as the new Treasurer.

Upcoming Launches

May 18, Mt. Airy
The fun event for the May sport launch is a challenge for members to enter flights on the Wall of Daring. Kevin Johnson is the fun event coordinator. Frank Panek is the launch manager.

May 5, Goddard
This is the usual monthly launch at Goddard Visitor Center.

Upcoming Meetings

May 4, College Park
Prior to the meeting, we will have a building session for B Streamer Duration that is being flown at ECRM. If you wish to participate, please bring materials for the streamer (Mylar banner available from a party store works well, plus Kevlar for the attachment, 0.025 music wire, and trim monokote) and model (any BT-20 based model about 12 inches long will work). Frank Panek will run the business meeting. Refreshments will be provided by Jef and Ellen Fineran.

Goddard Launches Waiver Update

Our waiver for launches at Goddard Visitor Center has been renewed through June 28, 2013. We will continue with our normal launch schedule on the first Sunday of the month at 1 pm. Special thanks to John Hochheimer, Jennifer Ash-Poole, Jim Filler, and Ed Pearson for working with the FAA and TSA to get a waiver approved for our launches. With that waiver come new restrictions: flights are now limited to D impulse motors and 2000 feet altitude.

Meetings

Meetings are usually held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 5:30 pm, at the College Park Airport. The first part of the meeting will be a building session or discussion. The business meeting will start around 7 pm, and will end around 9 pm. Any leftover items will get discussed over a late dinner at Ledo's.

The next scheduled meeting is June 1 at College Park Airport, 5:30 - 9 pm

Directions

Launches

Club launches are held on the third Saturday of every month, weather permitting, at Old National Pike Park in Mt. Airy, Maryland. The field can support up to G-powered motors with the appropriate FAA waivers. Launch times vary throughout the year, so be sure to check the Calendar for details. Our launches are always open to non-club members who wish to fly.

Directions to Mt. Airy Field

NARHAMS also supports the oldest public demonstration launches in the United States. These launches are held on the first Sunday of each month at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, starting at 1 pm. Anyone who wishes to fly at these events may do so. Due to the limited recovery area, the flying of high power models and untested designs is discouraged. The impulse limit at Goddard is D engine or less.

Directions to Goddard

Becoming a Member

If this sounds like fun, why not become a member? Dues are only 10 cents a week, with 50 cents minimum required to join. Download the membership form and send it in today!

Please note that to be eligible to vote at club meetings or to compete as a member of NARHAMS, you must also:
a) be a current member of the NAR
b) attend at least one of the previous 3 monthly business meetings

Mailing List

The NARHAMS-members Yahoo group is primarily for NARHAMS members to discuss upcoming events related to the club. Non-club members are free to join in the discussion, but please keep the postings at least somewhat related to model rocketry.

Additional Information

NARHAMS President: Alex Mankevich
NARHAMS Section Advisor: Mark Wise
P.O. Box 8507
Washington, DC 20032
651-398-4987
National Association of Rocketry: P.O. Box 407
Marion, IA 52302
800-262-4872
Sign up for the NAR's electronic newsletter here
Public Launches at Goddard: NASA Goddard Visitor Center
301-286-8981