Spring Fest — Saturday, March 10, 2012

• 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Ellinwood, KS Airport (Launch Site Information)
• Launch Fee: $4.00 ($3.00 members)
• 10,000ft Waiver
• BBQ Lunch available at Noon (for a small fee)
• Alternate date in case of bad weather: March 24, 2012

The Spring Fest launch is one of two annual launches in the Ellinwood area. This is our largest and most open launch area, which means that high power rockets are allowed at this event. We will file an FAA waiver good to 10,000 ft above ground-level. Generally speaking, this will allow up to a K impulse motor. Note that you must be properly certified, or be getting your certification, to fly high power rockets. If you would like to get Level 1 or Level 2 NAR certification, we have members that can help you with that. Please contact us if you have any questions.

While high power rockets are allowed at this launch, most flights tend to be of low and mid power rockets. So do not hesitate to join us even if you are not in to the high power stuff.

NARCON — Friday-Sunday, April 13-15, 2012

This is not a rocket launch. This year, KOSMO along with the Kansas City club, KCAR, are hosting NARCON in Hutchinson, KS. Please check out the NARCON web site for more details.

NARCON Web Site

Sport Launch — Saturday, May 5, 2012

• 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Kansas State Fairgrounds Parking Lot, Hutchinson, KS (Launch Site Information)
• Launch Fee: $4.00 ($3.00 members)
• Class I sport launches only

We usually try to schedule a regular sport launch in either April or May. Since we are hosting NARCON this year, which is in April, we have chosen to have the launch in May this year. This launch will be limited to low and mid powered rockets (Class I) that can reasonably be expected to stay with in the bounds of the field.

KRAMO — Saturday/Sunday, June 2-3, 2012

This is the 32th annual Kansas Rocket Aero Modeler's Open. Once again this year we will be hosting a two day NAR sanctioned Open Meet competition. Please see the KRAMO page for all the details.

The Kansas Rocket Aero Modeler's Open

Please note that regular sport launches are allowed and encouraged at this event. So, even if you aren't interested in the competition classes, please join us for some sport launches. Of course, once you see how much fun the competition flying is, you'll want to do that too.

EAA Fly-In Static Display — Saturday, July 7, 2012

• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Newton City/County Airport
• Static Rocket Display. No Launch Planned

This is the annual Fly-In by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter #88 out of Wichita. For the last couple years, KOSMO has been given the opportunity to set up a static rocket display at this event. If you are in the area be sure to come by this event. You can see some really cool airplanes and you can come talk rockets with us as well.

EAA Fly-In Static Display — Saturday, July 21, 2012

• 7:00am - 12:00pm
• Hays Regional Airport
• Static Rocket Display. No Launch Planned

This is the annual Great Plains Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Fly-In at the Hays Regional Airport. For the last couple years, KOSMO has been given the opportunity to set up a static rocket display at this event. If you live in the Hays area, we would love to see you at this event.

Sport Launch — Saturday, August 11, 2012

• 5:00pm - 9:00pm
• Kansas State Fairgrounds Parking Lot, Hutchinson, KS (Launch Site Information)
• Launch Fee: $4.00 ($3.00 members)
• Class I sport launches only

Note that this launch is somewhat tentatively scheduled. If the Kansas City club, KCAR, has an event in August we may cancel this in favor of going up to Kansas City. More announcements to follow.

Final Frontier Fun Fly — Sunday, September 9, 2012

• 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Ellinwood, KS (Airport or Lanterman Farm) (See Maps)
• Launch Fee: $4.00 ($3.00 members)
• 10,000ft Waiver
• BBQ available at Noon (for a small fee)
• Alternate date in case of bad weather: September 23, 2012

The Final Frontier Fun Fly launch is one of two annual launches in the Ellinwood area. This is our largest and most open launch area, which means that high power rockets are allowed at this event. We will file an FAA waiver good to 10,000 ft above ground-level. Generally speaking, this will allow up to a K impulse motor. Note that you must be properly certified, or be getting your certification, to fly high power rockets. If you would like to get Level 1 or Level 2 NAR certification, we have members that can help you with that. Please contact us if you have any questions.

While high power rockets are allowed at this launch, most flights tend to be of low and mid power rockets. So do not hesitate to join us even if you are not in to the high power stuff.

Traditionally, part of the Final Frontier Fun Fly is the Kansas Rocket Drags. The exact classes that will be held this year have not yet been announced. Check back here later for this announcement.

Nightflight — Saturday, October 20, 2012

• 3:00pm - 8:00pm
• Kansas State Fairgrounds Parking Lot, Hutchinson, KS (Launch Site Information)
• Launch Fee: $4.00 ($3.00 members)
• Class I sport launches from 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Lighted, Class I rockets from 7:00pm-8:00pm

The Nightflight launch is an annually scheduled event that has a twist. Starting later in the afternoon (3:00pm), this starts out as a regular sport launch limited to low and mid powered rockets (Class I) that can reasonably be expected to stay with in the bounds of the field.

After 7:00pm, or when it gets dark, all rockets must have illumination throughout the entire duration of the flight. This is the "Nightflight" part of the event and it can be spectacular.

Low and Slow — Saturday, November 3, 2012

• 2:00pm - 5:00pm
• Wilder Parks Residence, Hutchinson, KS
• Maximum altitude and size specifications will be announced later.
• Dinner following launch. Fly free, eat for $5

The Low and Slow launch is an annually scheduled event and it is as much a social event as it is a rocket launch. Depending on the location of this event, all rockets must be low power and have a maximum ceiling altitude. This is an excelent opportunity to fly miniture rockets or "high drag" rockets.

After the launch we will gather for dinner (usually pizza or similar). If the weather does not cooperate for the launch part, we will still meet and enjoy dinner and tell rocket stories.

Annual Business Meeting — Some Sunday in January of 2013

• 12:00pm - 3:00pm
• A KOSMO member home — to be announced
• Lunch will be provided at noon. Please bring $5 to help cover costs.
• Business meeting will follow lunch.
• Bring your winter projects to share.

In January of each year we have a business meeting. The meeting is open to all club members and those wishing to become members. At this time we elect officers and set the event schedule for the next year. It is also traditional to bring any winter projects that you are working on to show everyone.