METRA launches are 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.  

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2012 METRA Launch Schedule!

Launch Dates

 Type of Launch

Rain
 Dates  

      Location       

Waiver  
    AGL/MSL *   

Equipment Prep and Fly Day!  Mar 24th, 8:30A (Rain date: 3/25)

 
Sat.  Apr 14 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sun. Apr 15 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sat. May 5 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sun. May 6 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
 
Sat. June 2 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sun. June 3 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
NERRF NorthEast Regional Rocket Fest

June 22-24 (Fri-Sun)

INDY  Launch  

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
 
Sat.  July 21 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sun. July 22 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
 
Sat. Aug 11 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sun. Aug 12 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
 
Sat.  Sept 8 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'

Sun.  Sept 9

INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sat.  Oct 6 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
Sun. Oct 7 INDY  Launch None

 Pine Island, N.Y.

12000/12500'
 
Sat.  Nov 3 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'
Sun.  Nov 4 INDY  Launch None

Pine Island, NY.

12000/12500'