Tommie D
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I would like to make a suggestion, Have you checked out to see if the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds has a lot big enough to fly in ? KOSMO has been flying at the Kansas State Fairgrounds for a number of years now.
Hello, Tommie D! Yes. I've looked at the fairgrounds on Google Earth. When I looked at the website for the OK State Fairgrounds, to try to find out who to talk to, I came across their fee schedule for use of the area. In short, we can't afford it. Perhaps they would let us use the site without a fee, and I really should ask. My gut just tells me that that enegery would be better used somewhere else. But, I will pack that doubt away and try to arrange a visit with them. Thanks again for the suggestion!Have you checked out to see if the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds has a lot big enough to fly in ?
Good to know, Sooner Boomer! Yes, it's about the same distance. As I mentioned in the PM I sent you, we're not always able to keep to our schedule due to the land owners availability. I don't think any of us have flown as a group since Tulsa Rocketry's High Frontier launch in Pawhuska back in Oct. There may have been a few individuals that've gone to Argonia... Now that I'm thinking about it. Anyway, we're really hoping to find something local where families could come join us for some low power model rocket flights. Hope to see you out on the range sometime!This year, we're *mostly* flying on Saturdays, to accommodate the students at SWOSU working on the Argonia Cup Challenge. There are some Sat/Sun launches scheduled, too. I looked at the map on your web site. You guys have to drive about as far as we do!
Drone footage of the Sayre Airport
Sometime good dreams, sometimes nightmares... I *really* wish we had a more local field.* Also, if you look at the video, you can see how open the area is. Why, oh why, do so many rockets hit the runway (or nearby road)?after watching that video it looks like the launch field of Dreams.
My local NAR club (PARC 710) out of Oklahoma City is having a LOT of trouble finding a local site for low-mid power launches. We’re actively exploring several options including privately owned agricultural property and public spaces.
Now my comment/question: Is it worth pushing back on the prohibition based on the premise that model rockets are incapable of “sustained flight?” For those who have recently been given permission to launch rockets on private land, how the heck did you do it? Did you have an in, or a connection? Did you have to navigate the litigious corporate environment where your pleas fell on deaf ears?
Wow!!! That's an interesting find! Thank you for thinking of searching for this. I may reach out to him and see if he's willing to lend us a hand with the OKC parks department.A quick google search reveals a lawyer in the Oklahoma City metro area whose hobby is model rockets.
http://www.teaguewetsel.com/about/charles-e-wetsel/
Wow!!! That's an interesting find! Thank you for thinking of searching for this. I may reach out to him and see if he's willing to lend us a hand with the OKC parks department.
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Hey,sorry if i am late to the party but as a member of OKC Rocketry, I can say that launching our rockets is both exciting and challenging. While the joy of seeing our creations soar into the sky is unmatched, finding suitable launch sites can be a bit of a struggle. The process of securing permission for private property launches often involves navigating legal and corporate complexities, which can be discouraging at times.According to oklahoma stautes, article 68, chapter 1, article 16 "1. “Previous TermFireworksNext Term” means any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and which are further described as Consumer Previous TermFireworksNext Term 1.4G, Display Previous TermFireworksNext Term 1.3G, Articles, Pyrotechnic 1.4G or 1.4S as defined by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49, CFR. The term “consumer Previous TermfireworksNext Term” shall not include toy cap pistols and caps, blank cartridges, railroad flares and model rockets or any novelty.As it may cause ocean pollution and not only,causing danger to the environment,btw i've read about all that on this page which i have found very useful for my study.This provision shall not impose labeling requirements for any Previous TermfireworksNext Term or novelties other than those required under federal law;"
What happened to the Deal family farm near Billings, OK? It's on the club page.Hey,sorry if i am late to the party but as a member of OKC Rocketry, I can say that launching our rockets is both exciting and challenging. While the joy of seeing our creations soar into the sky is unmatched, finding suitable launch sites can be a bit of a struggle. The process of securing permission for private property launches often involves navigating legal and corporate complexities, which can be discouraging at times.
Public spaces, such as city parks, are unfortunately off-limits for model rocket launches according to the Oklahoma City Municipal Code. This limitation poses additional hurdles for us to find suitable locations within the city.
However, despite these challenges, our club remains dedicated to pursuing our hobby. We actively explore different avenues, such as connecting with private landowners or collaborating with local authorities, to identify viable launch sites. It requires persistence, resourcefulness, and sometimes even creative problem-solving.
Fortunately, the support and camaraderie within our club make the process easier. We share tips, experiences, and contacts with each other, leveraging our collective knowledge to find launch sites and navigate any obstacles that may arise. The club provides a valuable platform for collaboration and mutual assistance.
Overall, while it may not always be easy to launch our rockets, the passion we have for the hobby and the sense of community within OKC Rocketry keep us motivated. We are continuously exploring new possibilities, advocating for rocketry as a recreational and educational pursuit, and working towards finding spaces where our hobby can truly flourish.
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