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There were three launches in December.
(weather permitted... for a change)

We held a contest, scheduled on 10 Dec. as event one.
It went VERY WELL, great time.

And our regular December launch, on 17 Dec. was event two,
Even Better, NO WIND!!!

The SPECIAL EVENT was also a big SUCCESS!
This third event was a 'Quick Notice' MODROC Launch,
at the new site, near Valley-View.
It too went nicely. We had 'iffy' weather, with a bit of rain and sleet and cold, but only light southeasterly winds. (See comment in right sidebar.)

Check out our calendar and stop by the next event.

Above is a picture of well known Texas high power rocketeer, Jim Parker, from our sister club AARG (Austin Area Rocket Group.)

Bring it, Build it!

The DARS is planning a rocket build session immediately following the Saturday meeting on February 18.
We will 'volunteer' our more experienced model rocketeers to act as consultants and assistants for constructing your model rockets.

The build session is open to all DARS members, to any YMCA member, and to the general public. Come on down, and talk (and build) rockets.

This will work best if you bring your own kit, or you can buy from one of our in-club vendors, or use one of our 'freebie' plans.

There is a contest coming up in March, and even the simplest of rockets can compete, come build one with us. Then meet us in Frisco and fly it.

First 2012 Modroc Launch;

It was cold on Saturday morning, but the winds were already calming down as the DARS set up to fly model rockets.
Then LOTS of people showed up,
and we had LOTS of fun.
It turned into a perfect afternoon to fly rockets. The winds went away almost completely, and the tempurature got all the way up to 'cool'.
We flew rockets until sunset threatened, then we packed up a very successful openning of rocketry for 2012.

The Special Launch on Dec. 11th

Went wonderfully, even if it was COLD. The new Valley-View site will be useful and quite a bit of fun but may be a bit limited for extensive High-Power use.