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NAR Section #473

Next Launch: October 12/13

Launch Time: 9AM-4PM/9AM-2PM

Waiver Limit: 3250' AGL

Launch Status: GO

Last Update -27 Sept 2024

Welcome

Pittsburgh Space Command is a sanctioned section of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR). Since its inception in 1986 the club has brought rocketeers together from all over Western Pennsylvania to enjoy sport, high power and contest rocketry. During that time our club has safely launched over 22,000 rockets of all sizes and shapes.

Our launch site, located east of Grove City, PA is easy to access and with over 800 acres, is an excellent site for all types of rocket flights.

The club's launch equipment can support most types of flights, from 1/4A to K (and L and M with advanced notice), so we've got you covered.

Whether you are new to rocketry, or are an experienced rocketeer looking to join in the fun with our club, please feel free to come to one of our monthly launches and see what we are all about.

Next Contest CMMF-XII - 10-12 and 10-13

Our next club coompetition is CMMF-XII This is a combination NAR Competition and Fun Fly. The details have been posted here. Hope to see you there.

Club Photography Policy Added

With photography at club launches becoming more and more common, the Club Officers have decided to publish a Photography Policy in order to promote the activity and prevent any potential misunderstandings for our members, guests and spectators. Please remember that our photographers are volunteers, contributing their time and talents to make our launches more memorable for everyone involved. Please take the time to look over the policy here. Thank you.

NARAM 66 Announced

Rod and Steve have accepted an offer to run NARAM-66 to be held in late June of 2025 at the AMA field located in Muncie, Indiana. Information about the date and competition events are posted below. Please let them know if you'd be interested in helping out.

The Rangehead has Moved

This year Mr. Weber needs to put the area we usually set-up in back in to production. He has asked us to set-up further west on his property to allow for this. The star on the below image is the APPORXIMATE area we'll be setting up/ parking in. We'll have to coordinate with the farm owner to make sure we're in the right place and parking where he want us to. Please be patient when you show up to fly in May as we work the location and logistics out with the landowner. Updates will be provided as we receive them. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

From the Workbench - New Article September 2024

This Month John takes us through building the Estes Doorknob. As always, the article is posted in pdf and jpg formats. Take a look. Thanks again John!

Newsletter Status

Newsletter production is currently on hiatus due to the lack of a Newsletter Editor. Past issues will be posted on this site as time allows.

If you are interested in filling the position of Newsletter Editor and resuming production of Team Pittsburgh, please contact our Section Advisor.

Photos 2024

The site will be switching photo gallery formats starting in September 2024. To see each month's photos, just click on the image with the month and photographer's name. That way you'll have direct access to all the photos they've taken instead of the ones I've chosen each month.

March 2024