Rocket day

Rocket Day is held on one fine day in February each year, starting around mid-day. It is a chance for members around the country to get together to parade their stuff and swap information on rocketry. It is a family occasion for kids, parents, friends and visitors alike. There are rockets galore from ready-to-go rockets for young kids to the largest ones going for 30,000 ft or more and everything in between. Rockets going at mach 2 (twice the speed of sound) is always on the cards. That's faster than a speeding bullet! Some are still works-in-progress so you can see just how clever some people are with their hands and brains. Upwards of 60 rockets can be launched on the day.

The farm property in Taupiri is owned by Arthur Allan Thomas, who is often present at the launches.

So, come on down to our next Rocket Day (7 Feb 2011) and witness more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Warning: There is every chance that you will become a rocket addict if you do. To become an NZRA rocketeer yourself, CLICK HERE.

See you and the family/friends at the next launch in April Taupiri launch site

Starting time: 12 noon

Bring: Food, drink, something to sit on, sunscreen, and rockets to launch of course

(no problem if you don't have any to launch - come along anyway)

Note: You must be a registered NZRA member to launch mid- and high-power rockets

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National Rocket Day Sunday 7 February 2010

 

National Rocket Day  2010 was one of the biggest ever. Hundreds of people turned up on a beautiful and calm Sunday afternoon. There were dozens of launches both large and small. A great number of young kids made have-a-go rockets and many went off beautifully. Highlights of the day included a 2-stage launch by Phil Vukovich and a 9,945 ft altitude achieved by Gerry Munden and Joel Schiff with a Mongoose 54 being held by Chris North in the first photo. There was one 'I Class' altitude record set of 3,665 ft by Joel Schiff in an X-Calibur on an I154 motor. Evan More (below right) was completely awestruck by his partner Joy's 'Pink Bits' rocket, that was formerly a Bull Pup, but has since grown. It flew on an I284 and we were all awestruck. Steve Wharepapa entertained all at the break with his remarkable model helicopter piloting skills.



 

   
   
   
   
 

 

 

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Here we have a selection of images taken from previous Rocket Day events. You can check out the very cool video also!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 		  
 
 
       
 
   
 
 
     
     
 
   
     
 		    
 
   
   

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