Maryland Delaware Rocketry
Association Inc.(MDRA)



[Directions]      [Hotel info]      [Site info]
 

Next MDRA launch at Higgs Farm starts in:
 
    Launches at Higgs Farm, Price, Maryland   
 
  Fall 2008 & Winter 2009
 
Our launches are not Tripoli Rocketry Association, (TRA) or National Association of Rocketry, (NAR) sponsored.    However, you must hold the required high powered rocket certification from TRA or NAR to use and fly rockets using H or higher impulse motors. You must show your TRA or NAR Membership Card at the Registration Table for verification of your current membership and certification level.

 
All flyers and vendors attending an MDRA launch:
  • Must obtain and/or use rocket motors in compliance with Federal, State and Municipal laws, codes, rules and regulations.
  • Shall be solely responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Municipal laws, codes, rules and regulations.
  • Will indemnify and hold harmless the Maryland Delaware Rocketry Association, Inc and it's officers from and against any loss, expense, damage or injury caused or occasioned directly or indirectly by their failure to comply with the provisions of the said laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements.

To fly at our launches you MUST join Maryland Delaware Rocketry Assoc. to be covered under Maryland Delaware Rocketry Assoc. Insurance. Membership fee is $25.00 for the year (January through December).

Important: Please take a moment to read MDRA's Insurance FAQ.



Launch Site Info:
  • Our waiver is for 17,000' MSL, 16,900' AGL.
  • The waiver will run from 9am to 6pm Saturday & Sunday.
  • Help with setup and/or take down on is appreciated.
  • Launch Fees for both days are $10 for MDRA members.
  • Spectators may watch for free.
  • Our Launch System can handle up to 24 pads. So bring one if you have one.

  • Hamburgers, hot dogs, and sodas are available for purchase from the Road Kill Cafe.   Selected weekends will feature their World famous Barbecued Chicken.
Field GPS coordinates:
N 39 deg 4.7125 min   -   W 75 deg 52.58075 min

From the Baltimore/Washington area, take US 50 east across the
Bay Bridge. After 9 miles MD 301 splits from US 50. Follow MD 301 north to
MD 405 (Price, Maryland). Turn right (south) on MD 405 and go about 2 miles
and turn left onto Murphy Road. Follow Murphy to the "T" intersection
with Roe-Ingleside Road. Turn left onto Roe-Ingleside Road. Go about 1/4 mile
and turn right onto Bridgetown Road. Continue about 1/2 mile and turn left onto
Ell Downes Road. Turn in at the first driveway on your left.

From Delaware and other places, take your best route to MD 301. Follow
the directions from there. See map below.


Zoom controls are in the upper left corner   ··   Drag the map to scroll   ··   Click the waypoints for directions

 

Hotels and Motels for MDRA Launches.

Sleep Inn  410-827-5555
101 V.F.W. Ave. & Rt 50 West
Grasonville, MD 21638 		Comfort Inn  410-827-6767
3101 Main St.
Grasonville, MD 21638 		Chesapeake Motel 410-827-7272
Route 50 & 301
Grasonville, MD 21638
 
Holiday Inn Exp  410-827-4454
Route 50 West
Grasonville, MD 21638 		Atlantic Budget Inn 410-822-2200
Route 50
Easton, MD 21601 		Days Inn 410-822-4600
Route 50
Easton, MD 21601
 
Econo-Lodge  410-820-5555
Route 50 East
Easton , MD 21601 		Holiday Inn Exp  410-819-6500
8561 Route 50 West
Easton, MD 21601 		Foxley Manor 410-778-3200
Mt. Washington Exit.
Chestertown, MD 21601
 
Comfort Suites  410-810-0555
Chestertown, MD 		Best Western  410-479-8400
521 Fleetwood Road
Denton, MD 		Slo-Horse Inn 410-634-2128
Ridgely, MD

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