CTRA-NARCONN Welcome to our club

Club News and Events

Next Launch:
September 19th, 2009

Club Meeting:
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
If anyone has any business to discuss, please contact Robert Hilton or any other Board member.

Aerial View of Launch Site

2009 meeting and launch dates posted & Points of Interest

Balsa Machining has a HIGH POWER VICTORY SALE!!!!!
special running:  www.balsamachining.com/hpmotor.htm

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Countdown to LDRS 28 - 5-25-09 37 Days left!
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*If you have LEUPS keep them and renew if required. " Some Igniters and expecially Black Powder if you can find it still require a permit for purchase.

TRA Prefects and Members: After a long and arduous struggle, I am extremely happy to be able to issue the following joint statement. As you will see, we may now consider ourselves free from regulation of APCP rocket motors by the BATFE.
Please feel free to distribute this message to all members and rocketeers. My thanks to you all for your patience and support in this momentous, and landmark case. Ken Good ******************************************************
Joint Statement on the BATFE Litigation

May 18, 2009

Since the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives has not appealed the decision of the Federal District Court of March 16, 2009, which ordered the agency to vacate their classification of APCP as an explosive, and the period for their ability to do so has expired as of May 16, 2009, on advice of counsel, we believe that the judgment is considered final although we have not received confirmation from BATFE. Accordingly, members may operate under the understanding that APCP rocket motors are no longer regulated as an explosive material by BATFE, and no longer require the permits formerly required by the agency to buy, sell, or possess such motors.

Members possessing a LEUP are advised that they should evaluate their individual situation based upon whether they possess (or plan to possess) and store materials that are still considered regulated by BATFE. While APCP rocket motors are now no longer regulated under the requirements of the "Orange Book" and are not subject to requiring a LEUP, other materials may be subject to these requirements.

Members are also reminded that both TRA and NAR safety codes stipulate what motors they may possess, depending on their level of flyer certification. These rules still apply to our members. We likewise strongly encourage vendors of hobby rocket motors to continue to work cooperatively with the rocketry community to only sell rocket motors to customers who possess flyer certifications commensurate with the motors they wish to purchase. Ensuring we maintain our strong level of self-regulation will be an essential element in our ability to retain this freedom from overregulation by outside agencies.

Members should immediately contact the leadership of TRA or NAR should they encounter situations where any BATFE personnel conduct themselves in a manner inconsistent with the final judgment of the Federal District Court.

Ken Good

TRA President



Trip Barber

NAR President



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Hangar 11 

New 29,38 and 54mm Altimeter Bays, looking to try something new take a look.
http://k3rjb.com/area51/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=fd475aeaebd13641b8a1a8b6cb9572a1

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GILLS FALL Festival : Presenting the Pumpkin CANNON

Demonstration GILLS CORN Farmers Market – Route 209 Hurley, NY 12443

“U-Pick vegetables, flowers, pumpkins and more. All varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants available. Specializing in sweet corn, home-baked goods, ice cream and dairy products.

Fall festival weekends in October featuring hayrides, a maze and pumpkin painting. Daily April-October.”

LODGING and DINING

BUDGET 19 “MOTOR INN” 187 RT-28 or 41.94882, -74.0425
Phone: (845) 331-1919
Reservation CODE:
Directions:

Lorenzo New York Pizza
187 Route 28 Kingston, NY
Phone: (845) 331-2000

Hurley Mountain Inn
Old Route 209 in historic Hurley, NY
Open daily at 11AM for Lunch and Dinner, Pizza available after 4PM.
Phone: (845) 331-1780
http://www.hurleymountaininn.com/

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