2010 Launch Schedule
Click on the icons below to learn more about each of BMR's premier launch events.
Additional launch information, including launch site directions
and current launch site weather can be found at the bottom of the page.
Please note: Those wishing to make high power rocket flights of "H" impulse and above need to insure that they bring their NAR/TRA/CAR membership cards, as you will be required to provide your card to the RSO to verify current national organization membership status and high power certification level.
March 20, 2010
(weather permitting)
April 16th, 17th and 18th
May 14th, 15th and 16th
June 11th, 12th and 13th
September 17th, 18th and 19th
This is a Google Earth image of BMR's launch site taken July 31, 2005. The grassy corral used for
camping and parking can be seen in the lower left hand corner of the photo.
The Blue Mountain Rocketeers maintains a launch site waivered by the Federal Aviation Administration with a ceiling of 5,000 feet AGL, fielding 24 pads supporting flights of "A" through "I" impulse. Due to land ownership issues at the east end of the launch area, we must limit the size and impulse of the rockets launched in an attempt to maintain recovery on the field. As a general rule, flights of "A" through "I" impulse are supported. Due to land ownership limitations surrounding our launch site, we must evaluate requests for larger flights on a case by case basis.
"Sparky" motors are allowed at the March, April and May launches only. During these months, RSO's will evaluate each sparky motor flight on a case-by-case basis, based upon current field conditions and conditions of the surrounding area. All decisions of the RSO are final with regard to allowing or denying any rocket flight from the BMR launch site.
A variety of stainless steel launch rods from three to six feet long up to 1/2 inch in diameter are available, as well as three, six and eight-foot long launch rails. NAR level one and two certifications and testing are available to eligible individuals. Hobby vendors and a food concession trailer are usually also on-site. However, please contact us ahead of time to verify their attendance. BMR has an open range policy charging no pad or event fees or membership dues, and welcomes all NAR, TRA , CAR and non-members to come participate in our monthly launches.
All aspects of the National Association of Rocketry's Safety Codes are followed. Only commercially manufactured rocket motors certified by the National Association of Rocketry, the Tripoli Rocketry Association and the Canadian Association of Rocketry are allowed. No experimental motors are allowed.
 For rocketry enthusiasts who wish to spend the night in Dayton while attending our launches, the Blue Mountain Rocketeers recommend the Blue Mountain Motel, located at 414 West Main Street in Dayton. Call the Blue Mountain Motel at (509) 382-3040 to make reservations.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR LAUNCH SITE:
North Bound - Proceed north bound out of Dayton on State Route 12. 7/10 of a mile past mile post 372, you will come to a four-way intersection. Turn left (west) onto the gravel road marked "Whetstone Road". Proceed west bound on Whetstone Road for approximately 8/10 of a mile, turn left into the alfalfa field. You are there!
South Bound - From Spokane, Deer Park, Lewiston, Clarkston and other points north or east, travel on State Route 12 towards Dayton. 3/10 of a mile past mile post 373, you will come to a four-way intersection. Turn right (west) onto the gravel road marked "Whetstone Road". Proceed west bound on Whetstone Road for approximately 8/10 of a mile, turn left into the alfalfa field. You are there!
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