Update, effective January 10, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced updated guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Effective Friday, January 10, 2021, outdoor gatherings are limited to 15 people and no more than three households.
Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people and no more than two households.
Due to these continuing guidelines, meetings will be held virtually and launches are on hold until further notice.
If you would like additional information, please visit https://staysafe.mn.gov/individuals-families/index.jsp.
February 2021
February Meeting (Virtual) - Thursday, February 4, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Gary Aslakson will lead the forum about how to use Open Rocket for designing rockets.
Contact art dot gibbens at gmail dot com for an invitation to this meeting.
February Launch - Saturday, February 27, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Snowflakes and Snow balls – who needs a recovery system? Bring out all those low altitude rockets with high drag coefficients for the annual UFO drag race! We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
March 2021
March Meeting - Thursday, March 4, 7:00 pm
Mike Farrell talks about the ins and outs of using Jolly Logic’s Chute Release.
Attendance details will be shared as soon as they're available.
March TARC Outreach Launch - Saturday, March 6, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Come on out to show support for some of the MN TARC Teams as they do some trial flights, and maybe even put up a qualifying flight or two. The range will also be open for others to stretch their legs if they so desire.
March Launch - Saturday, March 27, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Egg lofters to the max! TARC Teams are invited to this launch to get in their qualifying flights. The rest of us will also be flying our egg lofters as a TARC homage. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
April 2021
April Meeting - Thursday, April 1, 7:00 pm
Gary Aslakson will demonstrate how he has built altimeters using an Arduino as the base. Get your soldering irons warmed up for this one.
Attendance details will be shared as soon as they're available.
April Launch - Saturday, April 24, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Dust ‘em off! Come on out to the launch range to burn up some BP and AP. Let’s see what you’ve been working on over the winter. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
May 2021
May Launch - Saturday, May 22, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
This will be our annual cluster themed launch. Bring out your multi-engined rockets to burn through your motor hoard a whole lot faster. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
June 2021
June Solstice Launch - Sunday, June 20, 3:00 pm to sunset
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Come out for our only scheduled evening launch of the year to celebrate the summer solstice. Enjoy a dog or brat hot off the grill, chips, and a cold soda meal deal.
June Launch - Saturday, June 26, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
This month’s theme will be gliders. Come on out and do your best to find those thermals to watch your models drift out of sight. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
July 2021
July Launch - Saturday, July 24, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
This month we’ll be running an Iron Rocket Contest. This is a contest where you build a rocket using some parts provided by the club, along with other parts you provide, that will be launched up to 8 times at this launch - twice on 1/2A6-2s, twice on A8-3s, twice on B6-4s, and twice on C6-5s. More contest details to follow. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
August 2021 - Annual Picnic
Annual Picnic - Saturday, August 14, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
The annual MASA Picnic is going to be held at the Otsego VFW Soccer Field Pavilion.
More details to come as the day approaches.
August 2021
August Launch - Saturday, August 28, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
This month we’ll have our annual Comanche 3 drag race. Bring out your favorite multi-stage rockets to add to all the boosters raining down on us at this launch. We will also run the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
September 2021
September Launch - Saturday, September 25, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Back by popular demand will be MASA’s Survival of the FITI-est contest. How many times can you put your rocket into the landing zone and at the same time, how many times can you fly the same rocket at one launch? MASA will supply the engines while they last. We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
October 2021
October Meeting - Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm
Art Gibbens talks about what it means to be a TARC Mentor.
Attendance details will be shared as soon as they're available.
October Launch - Saturday, October 23, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Our annual OktoberFast Launch where we celebrate the need for speed in the Fall of the year. How fast can you get your rocket into the air and back on the ground safely? We’ll also be running the monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
November 2021
November Meeting - Thursday, November 4, 7:00 pm
Our annual officer nominations meeting, as well as a discussion concerning reloads, pros and cons.
Attendance details will be shared as soon as they're available.
November Launch - Saturday, November 20, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Micro-Maxx to the max! The emphasis for this month’s launch will be that smaller is better. As the weather turns colder, come join us for the last launch of the year that will feature nice short walks. This will also be the last monthly NAR Land the LM Contest.
December 2021 - MASA Holiday Party
MASA Holiday Party - Saturday, December 11, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Save the date!
Details to follow as the day draws near.