Milford, In - High power launches - October - April

The Field

We hold monthly launches from October through April at the Milford Field, 9301 N 100 E, Milford, IN 46542. The latitude and longitude of the launch site are 41.3677, -85.8306.

This is a large field on a farm that our landowner has graciously given us permission to use during these months. The field is normally driveable so vehicles can be driven up close to the launch pads. If not, prepare for a walk from the road to the pads. December, January, and February are the coldest months, so dress warm. A portable toilet will be available.

Launch Go/No Go information is distributed via email and the Summit City Aerospace Modeler's Facebook page prior to launch date. If you are new to our club, go to the Contact page, fill out your information and we will get you on the mailing list.

2022 -2023 Schedule

Launches are Held on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Saturday, November 19, 2022 - CANCELLED - WEATHER

Sunday December 18, 2022

Saturday January 21, 2023

Saturday February 18, 2023

Saturday March 18, 2023 - CANCELLED - WEATHER

Saturday April 22, 2023

Weather at Milford

Milford High Power Rocket Launch Information

Location: 9301 N 100 E, Milford, IN 46542 (South Irrigation Pivot) Lat/Long 41.3677°, -85.8306° or
9801 N 100 E, Milford, IN 46542 (North Irrigation Pivot) Lat/Long 41.3750°, -85.8306°

Our Milford launches are sanctioned by Tripoli, and held under the Tripoli Safety Code

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is limited to commercial “K” motors or below, 5000’ AGL altitude limit
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. adds experimental motors and 9,000’ AGL altitude limit

The club provides launch pads and equipment for ⅛ to ¼” launch rods, 1010 and 1515 rails - rockets using F motors and larger must use a 1010 or 1515 rail

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please note that research flights, flights over 5000’, and college teams must be pre-approved by the Launch Committee before launch day!

The Launch Committee members are: Mike Gross, Mike Law, and Dennis Watkins

Launch fees per flyer is $10 for Low Power up thru G motors, $20 for H motors and above

You must join or be a member of Summit City Aerospace Modelers club to fly! Dues are $20 per year, and may be paid at the launch

There will be a brief flyer’s meeting at 9:55 a.m. at the field

A Porta-John will be provided on site

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Flight Card

At our Milford launches, we require a Flight Card to be completed before each flight. The information is used to maintain safe launch practices conforming to NAR and Tripoli standards. Flight cards are essential for proper flow of flyers to launch pads and correct announcement of flyer name and rocket. Post launch, we analyze the results and publish a summary of the day's events under the News Tab. Below is the Flight Card (actually two of them). You can download the PDF and print it. It will fit on standard 81/2 x 11" paper. Print it out, cut along the dotted lines, and that's it. If you know what you will be flying, fill out the Flight Card before arriving. It will save you time. Prepare your rocket and bring the completed card to the RSO, and you're ready to fly!

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Welcome to Summit City Aerospace Modelers Rocketry Club Fort Wayne, Indiana

Milford, In - High power launches - October - April

The Field

2022 -2023 Schedule

Milford High Power Rocket Launch Information

Flight Card