NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY HEADQUARTERS ASTRO MODELING SECTION #139

2000 - 2001 and 2003 - 2004 National Championship Section

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.

NARHAMS in the News!

Dylan Slagle of the Carrol County Times spent the day with us at the Mt. Airy launch on March 15, taking tons of photos, and interviews of Jim Filler and Mike Kelley. His story and photos were published as a full-page spread in the March 30 print edition. There is also a nice video available on YouTube.

Meetings

Meetings are usually held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 5:30 pm, at the College Park Airport. Directions are available. The first part of the meeting will be a building session or discussion. The business meeting will start around 8 pm, and will end by 10 pm (most nights will be more like 9 pm). Any leftover items still get discussed over a late dinner at Ledo's.

The next scheduled meeting is August 2 at College Park Airport, 5:30 - 10 pm

Launches

Club launches are held on the third Saturday of every month, weather permitting, at Old National Pike Park in Mt. Airy, Maryland. Directions are available. The field can support up to G-powered motors with the appropriate FAA waivers. Launches usually start around 10 am and are always open to non-club members who wish to fly. Note that the Range Safety Officer or Launch Manager may choose to restrict certain flights when a game is in progress on the adjacent soccer 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. Directions are available. 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.

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 

Additional Information

NARHAMS President
Jennifer Ash-Poole
1404 Sweet Cherry Court
Severn, MD 21144
410-674-6262

NARHAMS Section Advisor
Jim Filler
6848 Carnation Circle
Frederick, MD 21703
301-524-4447

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

Ed Pearson
6808 97th Pl.
Seabrook, MD 20706
301-577-7775

Alan Williams
12400 Shelter Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
301-464-0273
 
Other Model Rocket Clubs
NOVAAR - serves the Northern Virginia area
Ken Brown
7021 Forest View
Springfield, VA 22150
703-451-2808
SPAAR - serves the Southern Pennsylvania area
Glenn Feveryear
RD #1, Box 1-C
Delta, PA 17314
717-456-5570

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