Upcoming Launch
There is flooding in the area. We will not know until Saturday if the main entrance is flooded. If it is, we can still get to the site from the North. (See the above map) (Winnsboro Entrance is the one that could be flooded). If you come from North LA and exit in Mangham, it's the normal way you get there. If you come from Winnsboro and turn into Goldmine Plantation, you need to pass the entrance to get to the Mangham entrance. If it is flooded, it is just past the large plantation house on the right. You can turn around and get to the other entrance. We can post something but most of you will be in route.
None of the flooding will affect launch operations but expect a few more water hazards.
The fields are largely planted now so no driving on the fields and we will need to walk in between rows (as opposed to on top of them. Please make sure your guests are aware of this.
I'll get there with the trailer no later than 8:30am Saturday.
Paul San Soucie/Whitney Richard
Launch Is "GO"
If we cancel a launch due to weather, we will announce it no later than 9:00 PM on the Thursday before the launch.
There is a 10,000' FAA waiver for our field and flights can be made to 14,000' with a call in.
NOTE: We do NOT allow Sparky, Skid Mark, Metal Storm, Dark Matter or any other sparking propellants to be flown or burned at our launches!
Motors allowed are 1/2A through M impulse. If you plan on flying L or M motors please contact Paul Sansoucie to arrange for pad placement or if you require the large rail (1515 rail). We do not have ground support for hybrid motors, If you plan to fly hybrid motors you need your own GSE, please contact in advance.
A Porta-Potty will be on site. No Camping allowed on the field. No BBQ or cooking allowed on the field
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