14 Jun2025

ARGOS Club Launch & TRA Research (e)

Next ARGOS Launch (Club Launch & TRA Research!):

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ARGOS Launch 23th of August 2025

The next ARGOS launch is planned for the 23th of August 2025 (with fallback date of 30th of August 2025)

Because no motors did arrive from Aerotech, we ask you to bring your own motors for the rockets you want to launch.

Jürg will be on site with a collection of motors he does have on stock, but it is not guaranteed that motors you are looking for will be available.

  

Link to register:
https://cally.com/pux98saefuzxpmvw

The rules for flight days (from 2020) apply

Each flight day will be conducted as "normal" and EX (decision GV 2019). Since we have to set up two separate Ranges for this, please specify UNCONDITIONALLY if you want to fly EX and take care of the necessary launching infrastructure! (own engines according to EX rules, e.g. Herbert's sugar engines or the Microhybrid).

Time: Set-up from 9:00, flying from 10:00 Uhr until 16:00. Afterward disassembly.

If you want to order motors, please contact Jürg at least one week before the flying day. (orders (AT) spacetecrocketry.com)

Launch site at Kaltbrunn / SG (Close to Uznach), Switzerland. Fine more information below.

  • Fun flight day for all rocket categories
  • Spectacular High-Power launches!
  • Spectators and persons interested in model and high power rocketry are always welcome. Just come to the launch.

Tripoli (TRA) regulations and basics for a TRA Research Launch:

The TRA Safety Code applies. Each model must be submitted for approval before launch. Further information on the course. Launch facilities (launch pads) are available. End of launch operations at approx.16:00.

WEATHER FORECASTS:

Motors: Only certified motors from TRA/NAR are permitted. Self-built engines are subject to TRA Research rules.

LIMITS: Motors up to "J", For composite motors NO clustering, NO staging applies.

MAX. ALTITUDE: 600m. More detailed and further binding restrictions can be found in the Safety Regulations!

Electronic Recovery Systems: For safety reasons, recovery systems with "self-made electronics" are only permitted if they comply with the regulations on Safety of electronic recovery systems

INSURANCE: All flyers must be insured! (HPR: Tripoli; up to 1kg: SMV or private.) The insurance must be proven on the flight day (TAR member card / valid insurance certificate).

CARS AT THE RANGE: Parking and driving ONLY on the trail! Do not leave the path under any circumstances to avoid damaging the meadow. Use of the access road is permitted for participation in the event. If anyone is stopped by police on the access road, please report to one of us. We can refer the officers to the responsible person of the Kapo SG.

Fees:

  • Children, Students: 0.- (Model rockets up to D)
  • ARGOS-Members 0.-
  • Non-Members: 25.-
  • Spectators: free and welcome

Further Information Jürg Thüring, Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Organizing Team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Our Range at Kaltbrunn / SG (Close to Uznach):

How to get to the Launch Site:

  • Motorway Zurich - Chur
  • Reichenburg junction
  • Motorway exit Tuggen
  • Direction Uznach, Kaltbrunn
  • In Kaltbrunn turn right immediately after VAG Garage/AVIA petrol station
  • Position for navigation system (decimal degrees): 47.21415, 9.00425