ASTRE Calendar of Events - 2008

This list was last updated on May 6th, 2008.

ASTRE Launches:

ASTRE operates a model rocket range in Johnstown, NY. We do not own the field. It is private property, and ASTRE is allowed to use it only as long as certain rules are followed. The field is open to ASTRE members and guests only on the dates listed in this Calendar of Events.

* Those wishing to attend a business meeting (or other event) at the Stratton Air National Guard base, you will need to be added to the gate entry approval list. Please contact an ASTRE officer well in advance (Before the Friday prior to the meeting) of the event you wish to attend. You will be added to the list, and will be given further instructions.

A note to potential new members: Launches are on Saturdays, and we hold Sunday as a raindate. If both Saturday and Sunday are cancelled due to weather (rain, wind, alien invasion), we usually move competitions to the next scheduled launch. An e-mail via the Yahoo Groups will go out the night before the launch with status information (GO or NO-GO), and the website will be updated as well. Your best bet is to check your email and the website first before you trek out to the field.

ASTRE Meetings and Other Activities:

Club meetings are usually informal bull sessions where club business is discussed first, followed by either general "what's new," or a predetermined topic or activity.

This schedule can change, and it is advisable to contact ASTRE Events to find out about any last-minute changes.

Visit the Event Calendar for last year (2007)

COLOR	MEANS
WHEN/WHERE	Local (ASTRE) Launch Events
WHEN/WHERE	Regional (Other club) Launch Events
WHEN/WHERE	Local (ASTRE) Meeting Events
WHEN/WHERE	Local (ASTRE) Public Outreach Events
WHEN/WHERE	Last ASTRE Launch / End of Flying Season

WHEN/WHERE	What's Scheduled?
January 19th, 2008 (SATURDAY) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Science & Hobby Watervliet, NY	Club Meeting & Build Session January's Club meeting topics are as follows: - Officer Positions - Club Elections - Calendar, Build Sessions - Treasury update - And miscellaneous topics January Build session: Flis-Kits Cougar 660 Pre-order a kit from Alex DeMarco or Direct from Flis-Kits and come build with us! You will need the following to build the kit: - Cutting/sanding Board * MOST IMPORTANT! - Sandpaper 150grit, 220grit, 400 grit (or close proximities) - Exacto Knife - News Paper - Masking Tape - Glue of your choice (C-YA, Elmers, both, whatever your confortable working with) - Ruler - Pencil / Pen - Sanding Block not really needed but helps - Permanent Marker to color the streamer, if you wish. Also: Watcha Build'n? Bring in something you are working on or have completed over the winter and show it off... Directions to build session: SCIENCE AND HOBBY 1623 Second Avenue - Watervliet NY 12189 (5 Miles North of Albany) Directions: Take I-87 or I-90 to Albany NY. Then take I-787 North to Exit 8. Turn West towards Watervliet. Go 3 blocks and turn left on 2nd Avenue. Store is 5 blocks ahead on the right across from Price Chopper. Click Here for the location - Science and Hobby is just south of the star on the map.
February 23rd, 2008 (SATURDAY) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Science & Hobby Watervliet, NY	Club Meeting February's Club meeting topics are as follows: - By-Law Amendments voting - Officer Positions - Club Elections (held over from January meeting) - Calendar, Build Sessions - Treasury update - And miscellaneous topics Directions to Club meeting: SCIENCE AND HOBBY 1623 Second Avenue - Watervliet NY 12189 (5 Miles North of Albany) Directions: Take I-87 or I-90 to Albany NY. Then take I-787 North to Exit 8. Turn West towards Watervliet. Go 3 blocks and turn left on 2nd Avenue. Store is 5 blocks ahead on the right across from Price Chopper. Click Here for the location - Science and Hobby is just south of the star on the map.
April 27, 2008 SUNDAY 12:00 pm til 5:00 pm ASTRE Johnstown	ASTRE "9 Metis" Open Meet Competition / Sport Launch We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable. This event was rained out from Saturday, April 26th. The rain date for the launch is Sunday, April 27 Competition events: Random Duration - Single Flight* Open Spot Landing 1/4A Boost/Glider Duration 1/2A Streamer Duration/A> * Please remember, 39.3 - A contestant entered in Precision Duration Competition shall make his/her official flight in Precision Duration before flying any other event requiring timing."
May 31, 2008 SATURDAY 10:00 pm til 4:00 pm Guilderland, NY	ASTRE "The Good The Bad and the Eggless" Open Meet Competition / Sport Launch We will have FAA FAR 101 NOTAM notification, so Large Model Rockets under those guidelines (and ASTRE field limits) are acceptable. Since this is a new field the RSO will be limiting impulse to F until we get a good feel for the new field. Models are allowed at the discretion of the RSO based on safety, weather and field conditions. Once we are comfortable with the surroundings, large model rockets can be flown as per the following provisions: maximum motor impulse - full G; maximum weight with motor - 3.3 pounds. The rain date for the launch is Sunday, June 1 Competition events: Set Duration - 50 Seconds* Open Spot Landing 1/4A Parachute Duration 1/4A Helicopter Duration** 1/2A Boost/Glider Duration - Multi-round * Please remember, 39.3 - A contestant entered in Precision Duration Competition shall make his/her official flight in Precision Duration before flying any other event requiring timing." ** In the event this event is downrated to a local, Helicopter Duration will be dropped.

Further Events as we get them.

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