NAR Section #473
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Next Launch: March 22nd
Launch Time:10AM-4PM
Waiver Limit: 4000' AGL
Launch Status:TBD
Last Updated 8 DEC 2025
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.
Site Updates - Meeting Notes
There are some changes and improvements to report from December's Business meeting. The highlights are:
- We have a new VP. After many years of exemplary service, Aleks Krachenko has decided to step down and Chuck Garnes has accepted the position as our new VP.
- The 2026 Sport and Contest launch schedule date have been determined
- The cap on flights is now 4000' AGL weather permitting.
- The club is purchasing additional pads that can be used for either Mid or High Power flights. Hopefully, this will reduce wait times.
- Duane Wilkey will be the new HPR Certification contact.
- Mia will be in charge of ordering Club garments. Sample pictures and an order form will be available no later than February 14th.
- The Club celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. A patch design contest, open to all members, is coming. More information will be available soon.
Again, a big thanks to Aleks for doing a great job over the years as our VP. More information about the meeting will be posted here as it become available.
Streamlined Wilson F/X Operator's Instructions
John Brohm has taken the time to review the Wilson F/X user's guide and he has rewritten it in to a less confusing, more streamlined, user friendly, operator's guide. If you'd like to be the club member who pushes the launch button (LCO) at the club launches, please take a minute and read this document. It is well written and takes the mystery out of what may look like a confusing collection of switches, lights and buttons. Click Here to read the new user's guide. You may also find the PDF in the Member's Documents Section on the website.
New From the Workbench - September '25
Have you ever wondered what it takes to design and build an award winning scale model from the "ground up"? This month's "From the Workbench" answers that question for you. John Brohm takes us through the complete process, from designing using scale data to all the completed model. This is a very detailed article with useful links incorporated to enhance your reading experience and understanding of the design process. There's lots of information and no matter what your interest in rocketry, you'll probably learn something new. Take a look.
Range Guide Now Online - Please Read BEFORE Launching with the Club
A comprehensive guide to how the range runs along with a guide to model types and how to use the launch equipment has now been posted to the Club Website. If you're new to the club, have always wondered what all those rocketry terms mean, or want to be up-to-date on how we handle low, mid and high power rocketry at the field, please take some time to review it. Don't worry, you won't be tested on this information. It is there to help you better understand what's going on at the field and , hopefully, help you feel more at home when launching with our Club. Thanks!
Photos 2025 (And where you can find Previous Galleries)
We'll be staying with last year's photo collection format. In order 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. The previous years' galleries can be found using the sidebar menu under Club Information -> Galleries. A few clicks and you're there.
NOTE : We will be adding new galleries soon. The delay has been cause by circumstances that are being corrected . ( Equipment upgrades, replacement, etc.) Please be patient.
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