March FRIDAY "Birds of a Feather" Themed Launch @ TIMPA

When
20 Mar 2026
15:00 - 22:00
Location
3580 N Reservation Rd Marana, AZ
Spaces left
60
Registered
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Registration

Member Range Fee
Grants access to flight line when permitted by Range Safety Officer
Non-member/Associate Member Range Fee – $10.00
Grants access to flight line when permitted by Range Safety Officer
Spectator Registration
Spectator Registration permits access to parking area and port-a-potty only. Launch Range Fee not included.
Trailer Pickup
We need 1 person with a Class 2 trailer hitch to tow the trailer, and another to help move the trailer out of the TIMPA barn at 7:15 am.
Trailer Return
We need 1 person with a Class 2 trailer hitch to tow the trailer, and another to help move the trailer back into the TIMPA barn after the launch.
Volunteer: LCO
Launch Control Officer is responsible for opening and closing the range for launch operations. 60 minute shift.
Volunteer: Pad Manager
The Pad Manager assists with pad assignment and loading rockets onto pads, as well as other tasks as needed. 30 minute shift minimum.
Volunteer: Photographer
We often have a launch photographer on site!
Volunteer: RSO
Range Safety Officer has the absolute authority to authorize flight of a model rocket, and over other range safety matters. The RSO's ruling is final. 60 minute shift.
Volunteer: Safety Inspection
Assist RSO in inspecting rockets prior to flight

COME FLY YOUR BIRDS WITH OTHERS OF THE SAME FEATHER!

SARA's March 20-21 2026 "Birds of a Feather" themed launch is scheduled for the SARA launch site near Picture Rocks.

REGISTER FOR THE FRIDAY PORTION OF THE LAUNCH HERE! (If you are attending Saturday as well, please register for the Saturday portion of the launch.)

In order to keep our launch in order, PLEASE CHECK IN AT OUR CHECK IN DESK!

TENTATIVE LAUNCH PLAN:

FRIDAY:

3 - 4:00pm = SET UP! (Please plan to arrive in time help set up the range)

4 - 6pm = Scheduled Bird of a Feather launches

6 - 8pm = Break

8 - 10pm = Night Launch

SATURDAY:

7 - 12pm = Scheduled Bird of a Feather launches

12 - 1pm = Tear down! (Please plan to remain at the launch to help tear down the range)

Time and models subject to change depending on the flow of flights.

Launches are not restricted to only birds of a feather launches; however, birds of a feather launches will take precedence over other launches. The usual high power waiver will be in place.

Pre-registration is required.
Attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis, so sign up as soon as you can.
There is a waitlist available, so if you make a reservation and can't attend, please cancel your reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund so someone else can use your spot.
Sign up for a volunteer task (task list on the registration page) to work for an hour during the launch to help keep our launch running smoothly.
You must be qualified to serve as LCO or RSO, but the other positions are available to anyone.
Launch operations will cease, if there is not sufficient volunteers!
Public Health precautions in currently effect include:
- If you or anyone in your family are sick or may have been exposed to someone who's sick, stay home.

As always, while a specific waiver altitude and motor limit is expected, field and sky conditions at flight time may dictate restricted operations. Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, long pants and long sleeves, closed toe shoes, plenty of water, and always recover rockets with a partner. Watch out for gopher holes, snakes, and other desert hazards when recovering rockets.

We look forward to seeing you at the launch!