NAR Section 308

We are the oldest and largest NAR Chapter in Texas. Flying since 1972, we have been promoting rocketry throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex nonstop for over 30 years. While flying rockets is our primary activity, our presence reaches out into the community.

A significant portion of our range fees go to local charities. Our outreach program works with The Boy Scouts, YMCA and local educators to encourage the next generation to pursue their interest in science and engineering. And of course, the kids always fly free!

The general public is always welcome to attend any of our launches and join in the fun. Our members fly everything from the small Estes and Quest rockets to custom built high power rockets reaching altitudes in excess of a mile.

So if you're interested in rocketry, contact us and we'll be happy to introduce you to the hobby. Or check out our calendar and stop by the next event.

The rocket to the left was flown at a DARS launch by Warren Benson of Houston. It's an Apogee 1:70 scale Saturn V on a single G-64. The four outboard E9's failed to light, but the flight was successful in that it went up and the parachutes deployed before hitting the ground.

Warren wants everyone to know that this is an excellent kit, though it takes a good bit of work to build. He particularly enjoyed modifying the engine bells to accommodate the motors and wishes to extend his thanks to NHRC founder John Pursley for designing the detailed plastic wraps.