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 Sucess
April 16-DIXON Sucess
May 14-Brainard Canceled
June 18-Sod FarmSucess
July 9-Sod FarmSucess
SUNDAY!!! August 14-Sod farm Sucess
Sept 11- Sucess
Oct 15 AND 16 Heartland Thunder-DIXON
Nov 19-DIXON
Note: All waivers pending FAA approval.
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
Sod Farm Site, Bellevue
Exit hwy 75 at Bay Road- Plattsmouth/Historic Downtown. Turn Right (West) and continue 1 mile on Bay road. At 18th st, turn south. Depending on winds, we could fly from the east side or the south side of the field.
Click HERE for a map
Dixon Directions
Brainard Directions
Sod Farm Directions
Dixon Site:
Brainard Site:
Sod Farm Site:
Tripoli_Unified_Safety_Code_1.0.pdf