Activities


The launchingdays which are organized by the DRRA always have an informal character. Every modelrockethobbyist is welcome* to participate. Even when you are not a DRRA member. Much information and tips are exchanged and the members are always willing to help with solving building or launching difficulties.
Together we make this a fun hobby!

Taking place of a launching day depends on the following factors:
  • The windforce may not exceed 3 Bft (5,5m/sec).
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  • The chance for rain may not exceed 40-50%
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  • There have to be a few participants

    • Here you can read if the launchingday takes place the evening before the actual date.
    It will be determined at 20.00 at its latest.

      Location launching area: Almere-Hout
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    Date 2012 Meetings
    Sat. 4 February DRRA Infoday.

    Sat. March 3rd DRRA Annual Members Meeting
    Entrance for DRRA members only.
    ***Send us a message if you are present or not***

    Start: 11.00hours
    Joint lunch: from 12.00 to 12.45 hours
     Want to join? Apply beforehand.

    Start Membersmeeting: 13.00hours
     Location:
    Conferencecentre 'De Amershof', Snouckaertlaan 11, Amersfoort
    10 min. walk from the railway station.
    Parking is possible at the back of the building, or in the near surroundings.

    Members ought to visit the membersmeetings or otherwise should give notice of their absence. One of the few obligations. Presence or absence can be reported here

    Date 2012 Planned DRRA launching days
    2nd saturday in the months april-october.
    Sat. 14 april "Fly to the Sky-1"
    Sat. 12 mei "Fly to the Sky-2"
    Sat. 9 juni "Fly to the Sky-3"
    Sat. 14 juli "Fly to the Sky-4"
    Sat. 11 aug. "Fly to the Sky-5"
    Sat. 8 sept. "Fly to the Sky-6"
    Sat. 13 okt. "Fly to the Sky-7"
    Phone or e-mail in case of participation! (before 20.00 hrs svp.)


    In 2011 we had 301 counted/reported launchings.
    Date 2011 Planned DRRA launching days
    2nd saturday in the months april-october(1st saturday in june).
    Sat. april 9 "Fly to the Sky-1"
    5,..4,..3,..2,..1,..We had liftoff!
    About 64 launchings! Splendid start of our launching season with excellent launching conditions.
    Sat. may 14 "Fly to the Sky-2"
    5,..4,..3,..2,..1,..We had liftoff!
    About 40 launchings! Sturdy wind, but dry. One of our tents was damaged.
    june 4th
    Sat. june 11th     		"Fly to the Sky-3"
    June 11th was cancelled and with that, the FttS-3 was cancelled.
    Due to the weather conditions.
    9 juli Sat. july 16 "Fly to the Sky-4"
    July 16th was cancelled and with that, the FttS-4 was cancelled.
    But,... we had an indoor activity in Zutphen.
    Sat. aug. 13 "Fly to the Sky-5"
    5,..4,..3,..2,..1,..We had liftoff!
    About 60 launchings! 16 of them were succesfull certificationflights.
    Little wind, dry, at the end a shower and some drizzle.
    New Date:
    Sat. sept. 17 24     		"Fly to the Sky-6" 5,..4,..3,..2,..1,..We had liftoff!
    We had a minimum of about 67 launchings!
    Almost no wind, sunshine, a beautifull day!
    Sat. oct.  8  15 "Fly to the Sky-7" 5,..4,..3,..2,..1,..We had liftoff!
    We had a minimum of about 70 launchings!

    *
    The safety rules of the DRRA comply even as the directions of members of the executive board or launchmaster.
    Next to it, you are bound to the domestic regulations (Dutch language) of the DRRA.

    Legal responsibility:
    The participants of DRRA launchingdays or activities organized by the DRRA are themselves responsible and liable for eventual damage caused to themselves or to third parties. The DRRA or the DRRA executive board does not accept any responsibility. By taking part in activities organized by the DRRA, the participant states that participant has knowledge of this own responsibility and accepts this own responsibility.
    Visitors/those present, are seen as participants of the launchingdays or activities.
    Before being allowed to launch your models at a DRRA event, a Vrijwaringsformulier has to be signed and handed in to the launchmaster. Ask for this form, or fill it in before taking part in launch activities.




    Here you can read if the launchingday takes place the evening before the actual date.
    Phoning is also possible: 0344-653863 (18.00 - 21.00 hrs) Gerard.
    When occupied: 0511-842398 (18.00 - 21.00 hrs) Klaas-Jan.

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