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Date: 10/23/2026
Subject: Please Volunteer at the Sunday October 25 - Launch!
From: Tripoli Minnesota



TRIPOLI MINNESOTA - PREFECTURE #45 
SUNDAY October 25th
Our Eight and Last Rocket Launch of the Year
 
Due to high winds, rain and thunderstorm potential the launch was moved from Saturday to Sunday October 25! 
As always we need volunteers that can help set up the launch, especially pulling the trailer and setting up the pads. 
  
All launches will be held at in North Branch, MN - Central Turf Farms.
For the day launch
  • Setup starts at 9:00 am
  • Flying starts at 10:00 am
  • HARD Stop at 5:00 pm
Please stay for tear-down or partial tear-down from the day and night launches.
Day waiver to 20,166 ft above ground level is weather dependent.

Please Volunteer at the Launch!

 
Please support the launch by helping out with any of the many things that need to be done every launch.
There are spots available for:
  • Range Safety Officer (RSO)
  • Launch Control Officer (LCO)
  • Porta Potty tow vehicle
  • Club Trailer towing
On-Field Provisions: 
Food - Brian's Brats (Hot dogs and hamburgers only no brats this weekend)
Rest Room - We will have a handicap accessible porta potty at the field.
Trash - There are usually two trash cans located near the LCO table.  Please use them.
 
L- Certification Motors:
The club has bought a few H-size motors and has them available for new members who would like to fly their L1 certification. See us at the club table if you need one for your flight.
 
Carsten Franke
Treasurer - Tripoli Minnesota Inc.
treasurer@tripolimn.org