Durham Launch Site

Durham Launch Site

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The Durham launch site is located on Whites Farm Field which is also the home of the Durham Fair. Durham is not a high power field and as such the constraints are those of large model rocket as defined in NFPA 1127

The standard flying restrictions are::

• Motor - G impulse or less

  • No single motor may have more than 160 Newton Seconds total impulse

  • No single motor may have more than 80  Newton Seconds average  impulse

  • No single motor may contain more than 62.5 grams of propellant

• Total Impulse of all motors must be less than 320 Newton Seconds

• No metallic components in the airframe structure

• Maximum liftoff weight must be 1,600 grams (3.3 pounds) or less

• Maximum altitude for LMR is per the specifications for a FAA notification for Large Model Rockets - 4,000'

Special Note - Certain motors commonly defined as mid power do not fit within the constraints of the LMR definitions in NFPA1127 and are not allowed at Durham. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aerotech F101T

• Aerotech G33J

• Aerotech G75J

• Aerotech G104

On a separate note, certain motors are restricted from early morning flights. These include the Aerotech F21. The reason for this restriction is the high pitched sound tends to carry and as a good neighbor we will try to accommodate those people who live close to the field. THe club officers will notify the flight line when the motors will be allowed (Typically after noon).

Weather Forecast for Durham

Directions

1. Take I91 to Route 9 South.
2. Take the exit for Rt. 17 South.
3. At the end of the ramp turn left at the light onto Route 17
4. Continue on 17 south past the Rt. 68 junction (Route 68 is a right turn)
5. At the next light (about a half mile) there will be the Durham library on the right.
6. Turn right in front of the library and go straight
7. Follow the road as it bears right and down the hill. There is a old metal gate and an entrance sign for white's Farm Field on the left

1. Take Route 9 North to the exit for Route 17
2. At the end of the ramp turn left at the light onto Route 17
3. Continue on 17 south past the Rt. 68 junction (Route 68 is a right turn)
4. At the next light (about a half mile) there will be the Durham library on the right.
5. Turn right in front of the library and go straight
6. Follow the road as it bears right and down the hill. There is a old metal gate and an entrance sign for white's Farm Field on the left

1. Follow Interstate 84 to Interstate 91 South.
2. Take I91 to Route 9 South.
3. Take the exit for Rt. 17 South.
4. At the end of the ramp turn left at the light onto Route 17
5. Continue on 17 south past the Rt. 68 junction (Route 68 is a right turn)
6. At the next light (about a half mile) there will be the Durham library on the right.
7. Turn right in front of the library and go straight
8. Follow the road as it bears right and down the hill. There is a old metal gate and an entrance sign for white's Farm Field on the left

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Salem Farm Launch Site

Salem Farm Launch Site

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The Salem launch site is located off Hagen road near Salem Four Courners (Intersection of Route 82 & 85)

This field is owned by a local farmer who has graciously allowed us to use his land and make some changes as required for flight ops,. We may choose to avoid this launch site during times when the hay, which is the [rimary cash crop is at it's longest.

Weather Forecast for Salem

Directions

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1. Follow Route 2 East to Route 11 South in Colchester.
2. Follow Route 11 south until the very end and exit onto route 82 E
3. Continue on Route 82 approximately .9 miles to Hagen road
4. Turn left on Hagen road and proceed .1 mile to Salter road
5. Turn left on Salter road and follow the signs to the launch point.

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1. Take Interstate 95 to Route 85 in Waterford.
2. Head North on Route 85 to route 82 in Salem.
3. Turn left onto Route 82 heading East
4. Continue on Route 82 approximately .3 miles to hagen road
5. Turn left on Hagen road and proceed .1 mile to Salter road
6. Turn left on Salter road and follow the signs to the launch point.

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1. Take The Mass Pike to Interstate 395 in Auburn
2. Follow Route 395 South to the exit for route 2W in Norwich. (This gets a bit weird, so pay attention)
3. At the end of the ramp there is a Shell Station.
4. Turn right onto West Town St. at the shell station and follow it to he first intersection.(Entrance to the Industrial park)
5. Continue to the next light (Otrobando Avenue)
6. Proceed past Otrobando and pass under Route 2 and continue to the next light being ready to turn left
7. Enter onto Route 2W
8. Follow Route 2W until the exit for Route 11 South.
9. Follow Route 11 south until the very end and exit onto route 82E
10. Continue on Route 82 .approximately .9 miles to Hage Road
11. Turn left on Hagen road and continue to Salter road  (approximately .1mi)
12. Follow the signs to the launch point

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Salem Launch Site - PROPBUSTERS Field (Special Invitation Only)

Salem Launch Site

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The propbuster fiels is not a CATO launch field although we are occasionally invited there for special events.

Flying conditions and restrictions will be announced on an event by event basis.

Weather Forecast for Salem

Directions

1. Follow Route 2 East to Route 11 South in Colchester.
2. Follow Route 11 south until the very end and exit onto route 82 E
3. Cross Route 85 in Salem and continue approximately 2.25 miles to the field entrance on the right.
4. If you reach Route 354 you have gone approximately .3 miles too far.

1. Take Interstate 385 to Route 85 in Waterford.
2. Head north on Route 85 to route 82 in Salem.
3. Turn right onto Route 82 heading East
4. Cross Route 85 in Salem and continue approximately 2.25 miles to the field entrance on the right.
5. If you reach Route 354 you have gone approximately .3 miles too far.

1. Take The Mass Pike to Interstate 395 in Auburn
2. Follow Route 395 South to the exit for route 82 in Norwich.
3. Turn right at the end of the ramp
4. Follow route 82 West until you pass the inter section of route 163
5. Continue until you pass Route 354
6. Continue another approximately .3 miles to the launch site entrance on the left.

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Goshen Launch Site - Camp Strang, BSA (Special Invitation Only)

Goshen Launch Site

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Camp Strang is the Boy Scout Reservation used by the Housatonic Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This is not the best high power field and may be suitable for H and I motors. The really brave might try a J on a heavy rocket.

Flying conditions and restrictions will be announced on an event by event basis.

Weather Forecast for Goshen

Directions

1. Take Interstate 84 west to Route 8 North in Waterbury
2. Follow Route 8 North to Torrington and exit 44 for Route 4 West
3. Follow Route 4 west for 6 miles to route 63.North
4. Follow route 63 North to the first hard left that can be taken - this is West Side Pond Road
5. Follow West Side Pond Road approximately 1 mile to the entrance on the right.

1. From Interstate 95 take Route 8 North in Bridgeport
2. Follow Route 8 North to Torrington and exit 44 for Route 4 West
3. Follow Route 4 west for 6 miles to route 63.North
4. Follow route 63 North to the first hard left that can be taken - this is West Side Pond Road
5. Follow West Side Pond Road approximately 1 mile to the entrance on the right.

1. Take the Mass Pike to Interstate 291 outside Springfield
2. Follow Interstate 291 to Interstate 91 South
3. Exit Interstate 91 in Hartford for Interstate 84W.
4. Follow I84W to Waterbury and exit on to route 8N.
5. Follow Route 8 North to Torrington and exit 44 for Route 4 West
6. Follow Route 4 west for 6 miles to route 63.North
7. Follow route 63 North to the first hard left that can be taken - this is West Side Pond Road
8. Follow West Side Pond Road approximately 1 mile to the entrance on the right.

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Sterling Launch Site - Currently on Long Term Hiatus
Sterling Launch Site Click image for full size	The Sterling launch site is located off route 49 (Ekonk Hill Road) in Sterling Connecticut. The launch site is located on Frink's Farm. Sterling is a bit tricky as the ground can be soft as it is a clay base and it is possible to get stuck. The use of an AWD vehicle is encouraged. Given that that this is a functional farm the use of "fertilizer" is not unheard of, so a change of shoes would not be a bad idea. Sterling is at the top of a hill so wind can be a bit tricky. If you are considering 2,000' + flights, dual deployment may be a good idea. The standard flying restrictions are: K impulse Limit 100 pound maximum liftoff weight.
Weather Forecast for Sterling
Directions
From Hartford	Take Route 2 east to Interstate 395 in Norwich Exit Route 2 East onto Interstate 395 North] Get off Interstate 395 North at Exit 88 (Route 14A - Plainfield) and head east. approximately 3.3 miles to Route 49 Follow Route 14A approximately 3.3 miles to Route 49 Turn right onto  route 49 and go approximately 1.1 miles. Look for the CATO sign or the near end of a long dairy barn on the left. Turn just before the barn and head slowly down the hill to the launch site located near the two trees.
From The Shoreline	Follow Interstate 95 to Interstate 395 Get off Interstate 395 North at Exit 88 (Route 14A - Plainfield) and head east. approximately 3.3 miles to Route 49 Follow Route 14A approximately 3.3 miles to Route 49 Turn right onto  route 49 and go approximately 1.1 miles. Look for the CATO sign or the near end of a long dairy barn on the left. Turn just before the barn and head slowly down the hill to the launch site located near the two trees.
From Boston	Take The Mass Pike to Interstate 395 in Auburn Follow Interstate 395 south to Exit 88  (Route 14A - Plainfield) Get off Interstate 395 North at Exit 88 (Route 14A - Plainfield) and head east. approximately 3.3 miles to Route 49 Follow Route 14A approximately 3.3 miles to Route 49 Turn right onto  route 49 and go approximately 1.1 miles. Look for the CATO sign or the near end of a long dairy barn on the left. Turn just before the barn and head slowly down the hill to the launch site located near the two trees.
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