Maryland Delaware Rocketry Assoc. Inc. (MDRA)

Maryland Delaware Rocketry
Association Inc.(MDRA)

Next MDRA launch at Central Sod Farm starts in:

Expected Vendors for ESL #122:

Launches at Central Sod Farm,
Centreville, Maryland

July 12-13, 2008
12:00pm to 6:00pm Saturday
9:00am to 6:00pm Sunday.
August 16-17, 2008
12:00pm to 6:00pm Saturday
9:00am to 6:00pm Sunday.
September 13-14, 2008
12:00pm to 6:00pm Saturday
9:00am to 6:00pm Sunday.

Please do not arrive before noon on Saturday.
This is a working farm and operates on Saturday mornings.

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 17,000' MSL, 16,900' AGL.
The waiver will run from 12pm to 6pm Saturday and 9am to 6pm 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.

Field GPS coordinates:
N 39 deg 0.0266 min - W 76 deg 6.3488 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
fourth blinking yellow light. Turn right on John Brown Road and go about1/4 mile
and turn right on to a dirt road (pass house). Follow this past the house and buildings, then
turn right at the end of the buildings, 300 yards on the right is where you should see
us parked.

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

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