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The Next Launch is March 27th, 28th, & 29th
ESL 322 at Higgs Farm
Important Reminders: 5,000ft MAX altitude @ Higgs
Winds to the NE lower MAX to 3,000ft or less!
Single deploy (chute at apogee) max altitude 2,000ft.
Anything over 2,000ft must be traditional dual deploy or chute release.
MDRA BoD may make exceptions as needed.

Must submit L1/L2 cert requests & Special projects no later than
the Monday before launch date.
Walk up cert requests are strongly discouraged.

Launch Rules:

Please contact MDRA BOD prior to planning any large flights, high altitude flights, or certification attempts.
All high power flights (except OddRocs) must be flown from a rail. MDRA strongly encourages that rails are used for F & G flights as well.
For L1 & L2 cert attempts, MUST fill out the form at the bottom of the Certifications page no later than the Wednesday before a launch.
Please note that MAX altiitude at Higgs Farm is 5000ft for 2025/2026 season.
Please note that MAX altitude at the Sod Farm is 3000ft.
Single deploy (chute at apogee) max altitude 2,000ft. Anything over 2,000ft must be traditional dual deploy or chute release. MDRA BoD may make exceptions as needed.
Maximum altitudes are only possible when ideal weather conditions permit. Please plan your flights accordingly.
Please print out Flight Cards to minimize activity at registration and RSO tables. The pre-printed flight cards are also available under “flyers Info” menu item.
MDRA membership cards are required to fly, and a valid TRA/NAR ID is required for High Power Flights.
No RC aircraft or drones allowed.
Please maintain 5mph on driveway (or as posted) and be extra careful of children playing
Please be aware of children and adults retrieving rockets
Park ONLY in designated parking areas
No driving on any field under any circumstances
Do not wander off the property without getting permission from MDRA BoD
No Camping
Take your trash with you
Be safe
Ask questions
Have fun!

Other Relevant Launch Info:

Please note the MDRA Safety Code: Flyers Info
Please note Max Altitude Limits: Higgs Farm
MDRA needs volunteers to assist with registration and RSO (must be level 2 or higher) at each launch. If we do not get volunteers to help out in those positions, then the launch will be paused. We need your help because the same MDRA board members are performing those duties at each launch and are burned out. Please support your club and volunteer your time. Sharing the load will help make the launch better for all. Thank you for your support.