Maryland Delaware Rocketry Assoc. Inc. (MDRA)

Maryland Delaware Rocketry
Association Inc.(MDRA)

Launches at Rhodesdale Maryland

Next MDRA launch at Rhodesdale starts in:

Winter and Fall 2007

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).

Launch Site Info:

Our waiver is for 16,000' MSL, 15,900' AGL.
The waiver will run from 9am to 6pm Saturday and 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.

From Delaware:
Take Rt 13 Dover to Seaford. Turn right at McDonalds onto Rt 20. Stay straight through Reliance which becomes #392 to Finchville blinker lights which is approximately 10 miles. Turn left at the blinker light onto #313 and stay straight to Eldorado, approximately 4 miles. Continue straight through Eldorado, over small bridge, through Brookview which is Rt 14, to Rhodesdale, approximately 5-7 miles. Cross railroad tracks in Rhodesdale, continue straight on #331, approximately 1 1/2 miles to McWilliams Rd and turn left. Go to the "T" in the road and make a right. Launch site will be on the right on the Harper Farm. NOTE: There will be signs saying Launch Site starting in Rhodesdale.

From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge:
Take Rt 50 east. Follow Rt 50 over Bay Bridge over Kent Island Bridge and continue on #50 to Easton, MD, approximately 25 miles, give or take. Turn left on #331 south at Easton, believe that it is the fifth stop light from the time you approach Easton. There will be an Exxon on one corner and a Seven Eleven on the other. Stay straight on #331 to Preston, approximately 10 miles. Continue through Preston until you come to a "Y" in the road by Ford Dealership. Take the right side of the "Y" and continue straight Wydell's Corner, approximately 6 miles and make a left onto #331 to Hurlock, about 3 miles. Continue through Hurlock straight. You will go through blinker light and continue straight, approximately 5 mile to a stop sign. The High School will be right in front of you when you stop. Make a left onto #331 toward Rhodesdale, approximately 2 miles and make a right onto McWilliams RD. Come to a "T" and make a right and the Launch site will be on your right on Harper Farm. NOTE: There will be signs starting at the high school pointing to launch site.

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	Vonnie's Motel 410-788-1888 Kennedyville, MD	Slo-Horse Inn 410-634-2128 Ridgely, MD

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