The Perth
Advanced Rocketry Club exists to serve
the needs of all model rocket flyers in Western Australia. We aim to
promote a fun, safe and educational environment for all West Australians
interested in flying model rockets. We have a launch site located in
Toodyay with CASA permission to 6000ft.
Forget RC planes, cars, trains and kites.
If you are you looking for a REAL hobby, one that's more than a little
different, and you like mind blowing speed and the roar of rocket engines,
then you should seriously consider model rocketry as a hobby. Nothing
compares to launching a big rocket to a few thousand feet. You'll be
the talk of your friends and coworkers alike. And the whole family
can and often do enjoy rocketry togeather. How many hobbies can make
that boast?
If you've never seen a real rocket fly (we're not talking about small
Estes model rockets (but we fly them too)) you just have to come down
to the next launch! You'll be blown away! We hope to see you there!
Model rocketry has been around since the
late 1950's (see the movie 'October Sky') and there has been an estimated
600+ million flights since this time with no serious incidents. Rocketry
is very popular in the USA and parts of Europe but it's almost unheard
of here in Australia. The Perth
Advanced Rocket Club is in it's 10th year
and we look forward to many more years of safe, fun advanced rocketry
and we'd like YOU to be a part of it! So come on down to the next launch
(see Launch Dates page for dates and a map).
All Memberships include $20,000,000 liability insurance
cover. 10% discount off all Estes, Quest and Aerotech products at Stanbridges
Hobby Store, use of club equipment, mail outs, news letters, site shed
and access to fly at all ARA launch sites across Australia. Be sure
to download the new membership form from the downloads page.
New to rocketry?: Check
out the quick start
guide!
Latest News
5th May 2008:Sept long weekend
launch is confirmed. Waiver to 8000ft, Sept 27th, 28th and 29th Dowerin.
All welcome - Shed facilities, shower and toilets will be onsite. Short
drive to the pub wohooo! BYO Launch gear, tents, sleeping gear, food drinks.
Many members are currently working out pooling resources eg food, bbq,
sleeping gear and transport. We will keep communications open in this
thead (ARA
forum) to work these out so every one knows whats going on. Emails
will be sent to all members once prices and other details are confirmed
etc etc There will be a newsletter at the end of June as numbers will
need to be confirmed sooner than later.
23rd August 2008: Tomorrows launch
is ON! Have fun people.
16th August 2008: At this stage the
24th August launch is looking good but there may be 15kms winds.
2nd August 2008: Tomorrow's launch
is GO! Sorry about the late notice <:-{
25th July 2008: This Sunday's launch
is OFF. Next launch will be on Sunday August 3rd to make up for it.
Also, a new committee has been elected:
Presdent: Garrick Updegrove
Vice pres: Wayne Schenk
Vice pres: Kevin Sarney
Secratary/Treasure: Phillip Moore
Tech officer: Michael Campbell
Membership fees have also been amended to:
$45 Juniors,
$85 Seniors and
$120 Family - includes 20 mill insurance cover
The club has also made Kevin Sarney a lifetime honoury member for his
dedication and persistance in maintaining the club through good and bad
times - if it wasn't for Kevin, this club would probably have died a few
years ago. So from all members - thank you Kevin!
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