Looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend! How about a rocket launch? I apologize for the short notice, however we were watching the weather to ensure good flying conditions. Signups are beginning for the weekend of November 7th and 8th, 2020. You must preregister with me, by Thursday, … Continue reading →
Important Requirements for Everyone attending MARS launches in 2020 based on Covid-19 In order for MARS to begin a flying season we unfortunately can NOT allow spectators at this time! There will be limitations on the number of people who may attend ANY outdoor activity! With that, we are asking … Continue reading →
As you know MARS Club is the oldest continuously active NAR Section and is most likely the oldest rocket club in the world. As of March 1st we are now the new kids on the block, the youngest Tripoli Prefecture #162, “Tripoli of WNY”. Dennis Jurrus will be our “Prefect” … Continue reading →
The MARS Board of Trustees is happy to announce an update to our range rules. Starting immediately, MARS will allow Composite HP Clusters and HP staging. HP staging will be limited to 8k feet, the flyer must provide a sim detailing the altitude. HP Composite Cluster flights must be wired … Continue reading →
Online practice exams have been created for the JrHPP Written Exams. Please share these with your Junior/Leader members. Section A – NAR Jr. HPR Level 1 Participation Program Section B – FAA Regulations; FAR 101 Subpart C Section C – NAR High Power Rocketry Safety Code Section D – Technical … Continue reading →
The club build sessions were very popular last year. Fixing up models for the club bucket of rockets was a LOT of FUN for all who attended. MaryBeth has arranged for 2 more this year Saturday February 8th and Saturday March 14th. 10AM until 3PM. The MARS bucket of rockets … Continue reading →
Our January Club meeting will be held this Thursday, January 9th @ 7PM in the Visitors Center (Swanson Building) at the Museum in Geneseo. Its the first building, the one with the airplane in the parking lot, its very interesting inside. The winter meetings are usually a mix of club … Continue reading →
See you soon December 7th When: Saturday, December 7th, 2019 Where: Lumber Yard Restaurant, Perry, NY (18 South Federal St Perry, NY 14530) What: Good food and drink, fun, certification awards and more! Who: You! Wives, Husbands, significant others, family members, kids, everyone is welcome and encouraged to … Continue reading →
Once again we are approaching our annual election time for MARS. We have 3 of our 4 BOD seats whose terms are ending this year! As such we are looking for club members who have an interest in running for the board of directors. The term commitment is only 2 … Continue reading →
Fall Finale Greetings all, what a great year of flying it has been. The weather proved to be challenging at times, but we got through it and had some awesome flights, can we ever forget Neil Brown’s SaturnV at NYPOWER? Dennis Jurrus’s X15 on Apollo 11 day? Dan MacNeal’s lunar … Continue reading →
