Based on the posting of videos and photos  taken during the SLRA Apollo 16 50th Anniversary event,  I would say it was highly successful.  The attendance was lower than expected (probably due to postponement of the event to Sunday late afternoon and high winds). Though it was a bit windy at the start of the event, by 6:30 we had near perfect launch conditions.   Every rocket launched was recovered (no tree captures).  Jon Sullivan had the longest recovery walk of the day.  His D12-5 propelled Goblin was the first parachute recovery rocket flown for the day.  We launched in the far west end of Buder.  His rocket landed at the far northeast corner, near the baseball field.   Those in attendance were treated to two spectacular Saturn V launches from by working replica  Saturn Launch Complex 39.  A total of 9 attendees launched rockets during the event.  There was easily an equal number of spectators.  Both Charles Barnett and Dave Pape tag-teamed the role of LCO, launching 35 rockets.   This was a scale model themed event with10 different scale model rockets taking to the skies.  My favorite wes Dan Crank's two-engine cluster Gemini-Titan. Carmelo Turdo from Aero Experience was in attendance.  He put together a great article on the event that includes some awesome photos and videos.The Aero Experience: St. Louis Rocketry Association Marks Apollo 16 Anniversary With Launch Event

The GSLMA President Fred Conenwett was also in attendance.  He's posted some great footage on YouTube.  (35) Saturn V rocket launch - Dave Kovar - YouTube

Be sure to check-out this slow motion video that Fred put together.  He had two video cameras with views of the launch from near the LCO table and the other looking up at the Saturn V from the Launch Pad base (very impressive)(35) Saturn V model Rocket - Dave Kovar in Slow motion - YouTube

Dan Crank was one of the very few who stayed to witness the first launch of my Saturn Skylab from my launch pad.  He was not disappointed.  The launch took place roughly 10 minutes after sunset.  The dusk light really amplified the flames from the pre-ignition and Saturn V engines.  In addition he has lots of video of the other launches as well.  Job well done Dan!(35) St. Louis Rocketry Association park launch, May 1 2022 - YouTube

Thanks to all who helped make this event the great success that it was.
Happy Rocketeering!!
Prez Dave Kovar

We are postponing this weekend's (Saturday, April 30th) Buder Park Launch to Sunday evening (May 1st) with set-up from 3:00-4:00 and open Range from 4:00-8:00. Sunset is 7:57.

This launch will commemorate the  50th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their hand- crafted scale model rockets to launch. 

The highlight of the event will be a Apollo 16 launch reenactment from a 1:100 scale replica of the Apollo Launch Pad Complex 39.

There is also going to be a lunar spot landing completed that will be open to all rocketeers. The   First one to land a rocket on the moon will be taking home a rocketry- themed prize.  

Happy Rocketeering!!!

SLRA is having our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, April 26^th.

The meeting will be held at Olympia Kebob House and Taverna, 1543 McCausland Ave. Richmond Heights, MO 63117.

Due to COVID-19, this meeting will also be held on Zoom:

Topic: SLRA April Business Meeting
Time: Apr 26, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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f you’re a member of SLRA and are registered on the website, you can view minutes of previous meetings here: Meeting Minutes Page, The meeting minutes will be the basis of our “old business” discussion.

THE STANDARD AGENDA FOR ALL MEETINGS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Minutes

2. Treasury Status

3. Recognition of Achievements and Contributions

4. Members expenses

5. Old Business

6. New Business

Online and paper membership forms with payments received by mail to be processed by treasurer and president.

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Area TARC teams need NAR Observers for launches at Buder Park this Sunday, April 3rd.

NAR Observers are needed from 2:00 pm on, till possibly 6:00 pm.

If you are available, please e-mail SLRA President Dave Kovar (kovardad@gmail.com), or Darrell Weber (weber.ddw56@gmail.com).

Your availability is greatly appreciated.

SLRA President Dave Kovar (who is out of town this weekend) is asking if any of our members is available to help a Girl Scout TARC Team, lead by Mary Fuller.

They participated in our Buder Park launch on Sunday, March 13th. Unfortunately their TARC rocket engine didn't eject and their rocket crashed and burned so to speak.

They will be meeting from 10:00 am till noon this Saturday, March 19th, at the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center -2300 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146.

They will be rebuilding and tweaking their original design.

Help from an SLRA member(s) will be greatly appreciated. Please contribute to this and any other area TARC team as is needed.

SLRA is having our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, March 22^nd.

The meeting will be held at Olympia Kebob House and Taverna, 1543 McCausland Ave. Richmond Heights, MO 63117.

Due to COVID-19, this meeting will also be held on Zoom:

Topic: SLRA March Business Meeting

Time: Mar 22, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 852 5252 3182

Passcode: 774924

f you’re a member of SLRA and are registered on the website, you can view minutes of previous meetings here: Meeting Minutes Page, The meeting minutes will be the basis of our “old business” discussion.

THE STANDARD AGENDA FOR ALL MEETINGS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Minutes

2. Treasury Status

3. Recognition of Achievements and Contributions

4. Members expenses

5. Old Business

6. New Business

Online and paper membership forms with payments received by mail to be processed by treasurer and president.

Please email admin@stlouisrocketry.com if you have new business for the meeting.

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SLRA is having our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, February 22^nd.

The meeting will be held at Olympia Kebob House and Taverna, 1543 McCausland Ave. Richmond Heights, MO 63117.

Due to COVID-19, this meeting will also be held on Zoom:

Topic: SLRA February Business MeetingTime: Feb 22, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 823 3777 2240
Passcode: 236249

f you’re a member of SLRA and are registered on the website, you can view minutes of previous meetings here: Meeting MinutesPage, The meeting minutes will be the basis of our “old business” discussion.

THE STANDARD AGENDA FOR ALL MEETINGS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Minutes

2. Treasury Status

3. Recognition of Achievements and Contributions

4. Members expenses

5. Old Business

6. New Business

Online and paper membership forms with payments received by mail to be processed by treasurer and president.

Please email admin@stlouisrocketry.com if you have new business for the meeting.

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St. Louis Rocketry Association (SLRA) celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 15 flight and the 60th Anniversary of the Liberty Bell 7 Mercury flight with a commemorative launch event on Saturday, August 7, at Buder Park.

Video courtesy of The Aero Experience

St. Louis Rocketry Association celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Freedom 7 Mercury spacecraft mission with a commemorative launch event of their own May 1, 2021 at Buder Park in St. Louis County.

Video courtesy of The Aero Experience.

Our membership forms are now updated for the new year - if you're a current member and would like to renew, or if you'd like to join for the first time, please head to our website (https://www.stlouisrocketry.com) and select "Join SLRA."

Note: SLRA members do not pay the $3 launch fee for Buder Park Low-to-Mid-Power (Class 1, 1/4 A to G engines). and receive a $2 discount at High-Power (Class 2, H and higher engines) launches. Plus you get to support the really cool activities of our St. Louis Rocket Association.

If you have questions about renewing or joining SLRA, please email me at admin@stlouisrocketry.com.

Charles Barnett - Secretary, St. Louis Rocketry Association