Maryland Delaware Rocketry
Association Inc.(MDRA)



[Directions]      [Hotel info]      [Site info]

 
Next MDRA launch at Central Sod Farm starts in:
 

Expected Vendors for ESL #168:

 Launches at Central Sod Farm,
Centreville, Maryland

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  Spring & Summer 2013
 
 


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).





MDRA Central Sod Farm Field
(click to enlarge)
  • This is a rocket launch, enter at own risk. You are responsible for your own safety.
     
  • Please STAY on the road and do not exceed speed limit of 10 MPH
     
  • Please be aware of children and adults retrieving rockets.
     
  • Please NOTE the above ground irrigation pipes on the left while entering the farm.
     
  • Park ONLY in designated parking areas (green areas.)
     
  • Absolutely no vehicles in the fields.
     
  • Bring sunscreen, plenty to drink, and your own food.
     
  • Questions are always welcomed at the registration/RSO tables.
     

Virtual Tour of Central Sod Farm Field
(Requires Google Earth™ Plug-In)
Parking images and Google Tour by Peter Abresch

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.

Recovery Zones

 
Rockets coming to rest outside of the white boundaries will require permission before recovery.
 
Please honor the landowner and seek a MDRA BOD member before venturing outside of these boundaries.

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 		Holiday Inn Express 410-778-0778
150 Scheeler Rd
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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