Tripoli Rocketry Association Prefecture # 60 (ICBM)
National Association of Rocketry Section # 648 (ROSCO)
TripoliSC or ICBM has two types of launches. ICBM has research weekends and weekends that split between research and sport / commercial.
The NAR or ROSCO sport launches are sport / commercial only.
Walston RF Trackers are available from our club at the launch site.
We fly at the Super Sod grass farm located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. We are located near I-26 and off US 301. Detailed map information is available at the club web site. Please see our launch schedule to help plan your visit.
The address is 3086 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115.
All launches have a 10,000 foot maximum ceiling. Launches are generally held every month on the second full weekend (the weekend of the second Sunday). The launch calendar for 2015 is as follows:
Jan 10-11 – ROSCO Sport Weekend
Feb 7 – 8 – ICBM Sport Saturday / Research Sunday
Mar 7 – 8 – ROSCO Sport Weekend
Apr 11 – 12 – ICBM Research Weekend
May 23-25 – NSL Sport Launch
For both ICBM and ROSCO launches, we begin field setup on Saturday around 11am with flight operations scheduled to begin around noon. Sunday launches begin at 10 AM. Tear-down occurs before dusk or at the Prefect’s or Senior Advisor’s discretion. Remember, the Prefect or Senior Advisor reserves the right to delay, change, or otherwise cease launch operations at any time for any number of reasons, including weather conditions, safety considerations, and regulatory matters.
For more information about launches at the Orangeburg, South Carolina site, contact Chuck Haislip or Johnny Hoffman. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SUPER SOD COMPANY FOR LAUNCH INFO. Hotel accommodations can be reserved at the Days Inn (803) 534-0500. Ask for the “Rocket Club” discount.
More information about Orangeburg’s rocket club can be found at their web site.
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