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2006 News Archive

Posted 12/22/06

New SARA newsletter premieres with the January issue

Roy Polmanteer is the new newsletter editor and has crafted the first issue of the newly redesigned newsletter. Check out the January issue here. (Adobe Reader is required)


 

Posted 12/5/06

Desert Heat 2007

The third annual winter rocket launch is scheduled for January 20 and 21. There will be vendors for food and rocket stuff as well as prize giveaways and special events during the 2 day event. Check the Desert Heat webpage for more details.


Reprinted from Aerotech's Website

AeroTech Statement on New ATF Regulations Effective October 10, 2006

On October 10, 2006 new regulations promulgated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will take effect. The new rules limit the propellant weight of rocket motors and reload kits that are permitted to be sold without federal licensing and storage requirements. On that date only those rocket motors "containing no more than 62.5 grams of total propellant weight, and designed as single-use motors or as reload kits capable of reloading no more than 62.5 grams of propellant into a reusable motor casing" will be exempt. A copy of the ATF final rule may be downloaded in PDF format by clicking here.

The bottom line for AeroTech consumers and dealers is that all rocket motors and reload kits containing more than 62.5 grams assembled propellant weight may not be sold to anyone who does not possess an ATF explosive permit or license. This includes most AeroTech “Easy Access” and “Restricted Access” reloads as well as the G33J reload kit for the RMS-29/40-120 motor. In addition, AeroTech/RCS will no longer be permitted to sell these products to dealers who do not possess the necessary ATF dealer license.

As you may be aware, the ATF was sued by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) in February of 2000, challenging, among other issues, the ATF’s authority to regulate Ammonium Perchlorate composite propellant (APCP). A hearing is currently scheduled for October 17, 2006 (one week after the new regulations take effect) to decide the final outcome of this litigation.

It is possible that on that date U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton (D.C.) will vacate the ATF’s decision to regulate APCP. This would render the ATF’s regulations no longer applicable to purchases of APCP motors and reload kits of any size. Should that occur, AeroTech will issue another communication to its customers and dealers explaining the judge’s decision and its ramifications.

 

Posted 9/29/06

Launch times change with the October launch

Launches will start at 9:00 AM beginning with the October launch. 8:00 AM launches will return next spring. Launches during the hottest months next summer will begin at 7:00 AM. The new launch schedule will be posted as soon as the waivers have been approved.

Posted 7/26/06

Joint Statement on BATF Litigation, July 26, 2006

Update on Litigation - Read the latest legal report from the NAR President Mark Bundick and Tripoli President Ken Good.

Posted 6/26/06

NARAM is coming to Arizona July 30- Aug. 4

NARAM-48 will be held at SSS's Rainbow Valley launch site. Check the NARAM web site for details.

Posted 5/21/06

Joint Statement on BATF Litigation, May 15, 2006

Update on Litigation - Read the latest legal report from the NAR President Mark Bundick and Tripoli President Ken Good.

 

Posted 3/21/06

Joint Statement on BATF Litigation, March 17, 2006

Update on Litigation - Read the latest legal report from the NAR President Mark Bundick and Tripoli President Ken Good.

New NAR HPR Safety Code Released, March 17, 2006

Check out the new High Power Rocketry Safety Code.

Posted 2/13/06

2006 Alternate Launch Dates Cancelled

Due to SARA being unable to obtain FAA waivers for the alternate launch dates, the alternate dates have been removed from the launch schedule.

Launch statistics updated

Launch statistics were updated with the information for the Desert Heat launch in January.

Archived 2005 launch data

The launch data for 2005 was archived

Posted 1/6/06

2006 Launch Schedule

Posted the launch schedule for 2006.

Posted 1/5/06

More sponsors for Desert Heat 2006

The number of sponsors for Desert Heat is up to 12.

They are as follows:

Aerosleeves
Aerospace Specialty Products
Aerotech and RCS
Al's Hobby Shop
Belleville Wholesale Hobby
Custom Rockets
JustRockets
Modern HPR Press
NAR Technical Services
Newton’s 3rd Rocketry
Public Missiles Ltd.
Thrustline Aerospace

Each sponsor has donated prizes for the launch. The list keeps growing. Make sure to make it to the launch for your chance to win.

Visit the Desert Heat web page for launch info and to see the sponsors and links to their web sites

December 2005 launch report

The December launch report is now available.

Launch statistics updated

Updated the launch statistics through the December launch.

Posted 12/19/05

More sponsors for Desert Heat 2006

Newest sponsors include Aerotech, Thrusline Aerospace, Aerospace Specialty Products, Public Missiles Ltd., Newton’s 3rd Rocketry, JustRockets. See the web page for information.

Posted 12/16/05

Desert Heat 2006 is drawing near

SARA's 2nd annual winter rocket launch is on January 21st and 22nd. A 2 day affair with a waiver to 4500 feet. See the web page for information. So far we have prizes donated from Custom Rockets, Belleville Wholesale, Modern HPR Press, and  Aerosleeve.

October 2005 launch report

The November launch report is now available.

November 2005 launch report

The November launch report is now available.

Launch statistics updated

Updated the launch statistics through the November launch.

 

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