NRV Rocketry Two Day, High Power Summer Launch (our "BFSL")
Venue: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: New River Valley Rocketry
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, STEM Events
Cost:
Admission: Free High Power Launch: $10.00 Launch fee per day
Description:
New River Valley Rocketry presents the Two Day, High Power Summer Launch known as their Big Fine Summer Launch (BSFL) on Saturday, July 28, 2018 and Sunday, July 29, 2018 on Virginia Tech's property in Long Shop, Virginia.
The BFSL is NRV Rocketry's biggest, high power rocket launch of the year. This is the one you don't want to miss! If you’re interested in flying rockets or just relaxing outside and watching some cool flights, bring the whole family for free!
Launch Schedule:
• Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Commercial Launch
• Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Research Launch
New River Valley Rocketry's Launch Ceiling for the event varies depending on the day. We have a standing 10,000 foot FAA launch ceiling waiver. On Sunday, during the Research Launch, the launch ceiling is 8,000 feet.
Admission is free for non-flyer attendees.
There is a $10.00 per day fee for High Power flyers. Free low power launches are available with a launch coupon (two coupons available per LP flyer).
Food will be available for purchase and bathroom facilities will be available on site. Chris' Rocket Supplies, a rocket supply vendor, will also be on site.
The launch site is located a couple miles off Prices Fork Road in Long Shop, just 15 minutes from the Virginia Tech campus.
For more information and technical details, visit: http://nrvr.org/bfsl-2018/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/2040588536193323/.
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