Schedule updates can also be found in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184563117320/?mibextid=c7yyfP
Note: Launches are subject to change! Start times and end times vary slightly by season and weather conditions. However, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) are core launch hours unless otherwise noted. Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
If you would like to prepare your flight cards prior to the launch, please use the current MASA flight card:
2024 MASA Flight Card - Fillable version
2024 MASA Flight Card - Printable
11/7 UPDATE: THE LAUNCH IS A GO!
November Launch 1 (Night Launch) – Saturday, November 8th
Time: 3:00pm for some day flights, night flights after sunset(4:52pm)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex (Otsego Aerodrome)
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Bring out your illuminated and LED festooned rockets
1/8" and 3/16" rods & micro rails available. Make arrangements if other launch hardware is needed.
Bring a flashlight/lantern ;)
Weather: temps in the low 30's, winds from the north at 7 to 10.
November Launch 2 – Saturday, November 22nd, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
December Meeting
Due to the holiday party, we do not hold a meeting during the month of December.
MASA Holiday Party – Saturday, December 13th
Eagle Lake Community Building at Thoreson Park
6259 Eagle Lake Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Schedule:
Detailed schedule is TBD. Additional details will be posted shortly.
Additional Information:
Like the Summer Grill out, MASA provides the meat entrees, the beverages (water/soda), the flatware, serving ware, standard condiments, etc. The remainder is a pot luck of the finest outputs from the attendees' kitchens: snacks, appetizers, sides, desserts, breads, miscellany.
Following the feasting comes the Traditional Gibben's White Elephant/Yankee Swap. Also, there is the presentation of the years MASSY awards (given for whatever I see fit or have had suggested to me (hint...hint) and then the Prang Award, given for what was deemed the years most distinctive, and generally entertainingly tragic, flight (also hint hint if you recall a particular one that should be called out). There may be other (dis)organized activities as time and motivation see fit.
White Elephant (gift exchange)
The Gibben's White Elephant is an opt in activity. Those that want to participate will bring a wrapped present of approximate $20 to $25 value. Random numbers are handed out to determine order, and then general shenanigans and skullduggery ensue as coveted items are vied for. The items should be rocket/space related but in no means are limited to rocket kits. The more diverse the selection the better. A couple years back it was also determined that an included chocolate item as an adjunct contribution definitely added to the curb appeal.