High Power Launches
THOR flies under Tripoli rules and regs for HIGH POWER flights. Please refer to the links at the bottom of this page for details.
All fliers 18 and over must be Tripoli or NAR members for insurance reasons.
Club launch fees are included in your yearly membership or $10 per launch for non-members.
Note: Flights with a total impulse of 80N·s (G motor) or larger will require the use of rail buttons.
THOR does not have 1/4" rods, nor will support personal launch towers with 1/4" rods for rockets with G and above motors.
All levels of rocketeers welcome to all launches within the waiver limits, including low and mid-power.
Waivers:
Dixon-16,999' MSL
Brainard-10,000' MSL
All Launches start at 8 am and will run until rocket motors run out. If you plan to arrive after 12 pm, please notify a club member, as often we have concluded the launch for the day.
2022 High Power Launch Schedule
March 19-DIXON
April 16-DIXON
May 14-Brainard
June 11-Brainard
July 9-Brainard
August 13-Brainard
Sept-NO LAUNCH
Oct 15 AND 16-DIXON
Nov 19-DIXON
Note: All waivers pending FAA approval.
Suggest fall naming so far:
sky violators
Harvest on the Farm
Dixon Extravaganza
NCIS-No Crops in Sight
THORs Rocketfest
THORs Shockwave
cloud penetrator
THORFest
Mayhem in Dixon
THORs Midwest Blastoff
discombobulated air raid
Fall Blast
Heartland Thunder
needle in a cloud
Autumn Heat
Shred...Serious Highpower Rocket Event (in) Dixon
Launch till you're THOR
Korn Krusher
Field of Flames
Fire On The Farm
BOB-Big October Blast
Dixon Launch Site
From Dixon, take 116 north 3 miles to 871 rd. Take 871 rd east 0.5 miles to 5775 ave. Take 5775 ave north 0.75 miles to launch site.
Click HERE for a map
Brainard Launch Site
From Wahoo take 92 west to West Road. Turn south on W Road to 30 Rd. Turn west on 30 Rd and drive 1.38 miles. The launch site will be on the South side of the road.
Click HERE for a map
Dixon Directions
Brainard Directions