June 8, 2013 : Club Launch Day
Submitted by zfamily on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 11:24.Tripoli Minnesota High Power Rocketry Club
We launch many rockets of all sizes from small models to the obscenely large. Some are 20 feet or more tall. Rocketry is truly a family activity for all ages. Kids (and those young at heart) are welcome to come launch on our 12 low powered launch pads, while the adults get to play with the really big and beautiful high powered birds on our 6 high power pads.
Even if you just come to watch, rocketry can be fun and even a little educational. Youth groups are welcome, but a little advanced notice is always appreciated.
Bring your sunscreen, a chair to sit in, and lots to drink. Come early as parking will be at a premium. There is no charge for spectators or those under 18 launching low powered rockets. If you are 18+ you must be a Tripoli Minnesota member, and a member of one of the national organizations (Tripoli Rocket Association, National Association of Rocketry (NAR), or the Canadian Association of Rocketry (CAR)) to launch any rocket of any size. Memberships to Tripoli Minnesota and Tripoli National are available on-site.
We usually have one or more rocket equipment vendors (www.rocket-technologies.com - www.offwegorocketry.com) and sanitary facilities available at each launch.
We also have a food vendor: Brian's Brats, serving brats, hot dogs, chips, & soda for a nominal (and quite reasonable) charge.
Setup starts at around 8:00 AM and first flights at 9:00 AM. Please consider arriving early to set up and/or staying late for clean up.
2013 Tripoli Minnesota Club Flyer
Submitted by zfamily on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 12:13.Print or Download this Years Summer Launch Flyer...
Launch Site Driving Directions
Submitted by zfamily on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 08:40.Take exit 147 (Highway 95) off of I-35; North Branch, MN
Drive east .6 miles to County Road 30 (Forest Blvd) and turn left
Drive north 3.2 miles to 420th St (Sink Hole Rd) and turn right
Drive east 2.3 miles to the Central Turf Farm entrance (unmarked road, look for the Central Turf sign) and turn right
Drive south .5 miles to the "T" intersection and turn left
Drive east .25 miles to the first unmarked road and turn right
Drive south .25 miles, turn right and find a parking spot.
***Parking is allowed on one side of the road only! Park on the same side of the road as the other vehicles.***
***Keep your speed BELOW 25 MPH while on the sod farm roads.***
***DO NOT drive onto the fields; stay on the dirt roads at all times.***
GPS coordinates:
45.546028°, -092.924640°
N45°32'45.70", W092°55'28.70"
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Tripoli Minnesota featured in the July 2011 StarTribune
Submitted by tripoli on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 09:20.Tripoli Minnesota was featured in the Sunday July 3rd 2011 StarTribune newspaper.
You can see the full article here.
Let's be Friends on facebook
Submitted by tripoli on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 10:55.Tripoli Minnesota is on Facebook. If your a Facebook user feel free to add us as your "friend". Just go to facebook.com.
Facebook is a great forum to communicate with and discover what your rocket buddies are up to. So make sure you share your rocket news too.
Most upcoming club events are also be posted there.
View and Share Rocket Photos at the Tripoli MN Flickr Group
Submitted by noise on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 08:40.
We've created a group for Tripoli MN on Flickr. You can sign up for a free or Pro Flickr account to share your photos to the group, but don't sweat that, it's easy. If you don't sign up, make sure to browse the many existing images and those that are posted after each launch. A flickr link is located on the top right menu for convenience.
Big Yeller: Largest Amateur Rocket in Minnesota
Submitted by noise on Mon, 05/25/2009 - 21:57.
On May 24th 2009 Tripoli MN hosted a Research Launch Day that included the largest amateur rocket ever launched in Minnesota. The rocket, Big Yeller, weighed in at 180 lbs, 17 feet tall, with a flight plan expected to reach 14,000-16000 feet. The flight turned out picture perfect on a perfect day with a lot of spectators turning up for this very special event, even when Big Yeller only reached 8,000 feet (because of some unexpected drag at liftoff).
Big Yeller
Submitted by waynej on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 22:23.
Big Yeller sunbathing with friends at the August 2008 launch before flying at the May 24th 2009 Research Club Launch.
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