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ESL 320 Christmas Tree Launch

Date and Time

Saturday, January 03, 2026, 9:00 AM until Sunday, January 4, 2026, 3:30 PM

Location

Higgs Farm
250 Ell Downes Road
Church Hill, MD 21640
USA
USA

Category

Launch

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

Saturday ~9AM to ~4PM; Sunday ~9AM to ~3:30PM
IMPORTANT! If you plan to launch a tree:

1.) Must use C Rack and 1515 rail
2.) Check T:W; must be > 5:1
3.) Trees still must go through RSO
4.) Max impulse allowed for a tree is a K motor
5.) Please remove all of your tree and decorations from the field after the launch. We recommend a rake and/or shovel and trash bags.

Saturday ~9AM to ~4PM; Sunday ~9AM to ~3:30PM
**Altitude Reminder**: The maximum altitude at Higgs is 5,000ft. All high-power flights must have the expected altitude clearly written on the flight card. For flights nearing the 5,000ft limit, supporting simulation data may be required, so please come prepared.

**University Team Flights**: All university team flights need to fill out the special projects form and include simulation data no later than the Wednesday before a launch.

**Certification Flights**: Anyone wishing to perform an L1, Jr L1, or L2 certification flight must complete the certification form no later than the Wednesday evening prior to launch weekend.

We have been experiencing a high volume of certification flights. We will do our best to accommodate all requests but appreciate your patience and flexibility during this busy time. In some cases, it may be necessary to defer a flight to another day.
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