Our 2009 season will be all Independent Launches (INDY), where commercial and experimental motors may be flown at the same event. METRA has secured a general liability policy to protect the landowner and club from an accident. This is similar to what other clubs have done in order to allow "Research" and Commercial motors to be flown at the same event. Neither NAR nor TRA insurance coverage will be in effect for this launch. Many fliers carry umbrella policies to protect themselves in the event of an accident. If you fly rockets, this is a good thing to look into.

NOTE: Only L2 flyers and above may fly experimental or uncertified motors at any METRA Indy launch.  

Flyers using experimental motors must meet the standards outlined in the Tripoli Experimental Safety code.  Any propellant type allowed under TRA Research rules can be used.

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2009 METRA Launch Schedule

Launch Dates

 Type of Launch

Rain
 Dates  

      Location       

Waiver  
    AGL/MSL *   

POSTPONED: Sat. Mar 21 - Swap Meet! - No Launch :POSTPONED
 
Sat.  Apr 4 INDY  Launch None

    Pine Island, NY.    

12000/12500'
Sun. Apr 5 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sat. May 2 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun. May 3 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
 
Sat. June 6 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun. June 7 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sat.  July 18 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun. July 19 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
 
NERRF NorthEast Regional Rocket Fest

Visit the NERRF website for more details

        Aug 14-16        (Fri-Sun) INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
 
Sat. Sept 12 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun. Sept 13 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
 
Sat.  Oct 3 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun.  Oct 4 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
 
Sat.  Oct 31 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun. Nov 1 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
 
Sat. Nov 14 - Fall Equipment Cleanup & Swap Meet! - No Launch