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NRV Rocketry's Two Day Rocket Launch
Venue: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: New River Valley Rocketry
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Event Types: STEM Events
Cost: Free

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Description:
NRV Rocketry presents their Two Day Rocket Launch on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 9 am - 5 pm and on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 10 am - 4 pm at Virginia Tech.

NRV Rocketry is a Low, Medium and High Power rocket club here in Blacksburg, VA who regularly does rocket launches up to 10,000 feet (sea level) on a monthly basis.

This is a two day Tripoli insured launch for model, mid and high power rockets using commercial motors from 1/2 A up to K impulse. L and M impulse rockets need to be reviewed by the Prefect. Waiver up to 8800 feet, but very strongly recommend altitudes below 5,000 feet AGL.

Notes:
High Power Vendor: Performance Hobbies - Ken Allen
Launch rods: 1/8, 3/16, 1/8, 3/8
rails: 1010 in 6 and 8 foot. 1515 8 foot with 4 foot extension

No launch fee, but membership is encouraged and donations gladly accepted.

Indoor bathroom facilities are available onsite.

For Tripoli Level 1 and 2 certifications, please contact officers(at)nrvr.org

Note: This launch IS NOT on the Virginia Tech Campus.

For more information and exact launch site location, please visit http://www.nrvr.org.

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