Rocket weekend in Qld?

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Someone somewhere mentioned a while ago about a weekend in southern Qld where amateur rockets or such are launched. Anyone remember what or where that was

Google is not helping me 

Shane.

[edz]

Here ya go Shane http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=38658.msg628751#msg628751   
http://thunda.com.au/

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Here ya go Shane http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=38658.msg628751#msg628751   
http://thunda.com.au/

That's the one.

[edz]

http://thunda.com.au/rocketry-information/launch-and-rocketry-specifics/   
A more detailed page on location etc

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Ta.

[Beachman]

This is the place I took the kids a couple of years ago out near Ceader Grove. Wasn't a bad day just for something different.

www.qldrocketry.com

[Mik01]

This is the place I took the kids a couple of years ago out near Ceader Grove. Wasn't a bad day just for something different.

www.qldrocketry.com

Wow that's close to my place. Never knew it was there

[JD-120]

this looks like fun. dunno if I could get the missus and kids interested in watching rockets launch for 3/4 days though.

looks like a cheap weekend also. $10 / adult $5 /child. I couldn't find if they were charging for camping on their property though.

[Beachman]

I convinced the Wife (reluctantly) to join myself and the kids and they all enjoyed it for the first couple of hours, then they wanted to go home.  I'm glad we went and experienced something different, but it's only something I would do every couple of years.

The day does drag a bit as by the time each person set up there rocket, give notice to clear the area then the occasional non-event with rockets not firing,  the day does go a little slow.   

[Rumpig]

I just booked a ticket to this and booked a campsite also, so hopefully should be making it out there 
Have about half a dozen other mates coming out for a boys weekend also who've booked ajoining campsites, so should be a bit of fun.

[MrEMan]

We'll be arriving on Friday at some stage.

I'm looking forward to it. I'm guessing the family may be over it after a few hours but we won't be leaving in a hurry

Camping is free on the property jdavies.

Regards

[Rumpig]

I'm going to try and get Friday off work but don't like my chances, so may be arriving Friday night if I have to work that day. Hopefully I'll get there before dark if that's the case, but if not the spotties will earn their keep once again.

[Sawed-Off]

What sites did you guys get? We're in Blast-Off 1 & 2.

Also, if anyone is wondering what we're talking about, there's a bit more info in this other thread, too. http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=38658.0

Less than 3 weeks away.

[Rumpig]

What sites did you guys get? We're in Blast-Off 1 & 2.

Also, if anyone is wondering what we're talking about, there's a bit more info in this other thread, too. http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=38658.0

Less than 3 weeks away.

i'll have to look what the area is called, it as green in colour from memory when I booked, site 17 I'm in and mates are surrounding all around that area.

[MrEMan]

We're close, just past the keep out area, Coasting 14 & 15.

We're leaving next Friday with 4 children between 2 and 12 in tow.

Regards

[weeds]

Is this at the Cedar Grove site?? Out near Jimboomba?

Or have I miss read considering they are launching rockets.

[Rumpig]

Is this at the Cedar Grove site?? Out near Jimboomba?

Or have I miss read considering they are launching rockets.

it's happening out Dalby way mate

[weeds]

OK, I worked it out......

Moonie Highway and Meandarra-Talwood Road, Westmar

[Sawed-Off]

Yeah, if you can get yourself to Westmar, there'll be signs. Basically, head north on Meandarra-Talwood road toward Meandarra. Roughly 20ks. Property would be on the right side of the road. Again, it'll be signed.

[Sawed-Off]

This is one of the rockets I'll be flying. It's around 4 1/2' tall, and 2" in diameter.  I'm putting the biggest motor in it that it can take. Should go a tad faster than Mach 2, and get to around 24,000 feet up. These kinds of flights are subject to review by a technical committee, so I should find out for sure if I'm good to go with this one sometime next week.

[4wd26]

I'm heading out as well, hoping to do a "dump and burn" near the "rumpig" group 
^^^^

with that rocket above no wonder you are going to take the trip from cairns to attend

I think I could get a liking for this rocket stuff 

[Barry G]

I'd love to get there.  Have been fascinated by amateur rocketeer in ever since reading about Goddard when I was a kid.

[Sawed-Off]

B&B, there's a high power club that launches out at Serpentine you might be able to get to. The Victorian boys that launch there have built a full scale V-2 to launch at this event. You can get launch dates and location from their website. http://www.tripoli.org.au/ . As was mentioned earlier in the thread, there's clubs all around Australia, so even if folks can't make it to this event, there's usually a monthly launch taking place near most capital cities.

OK, on-line registrations have closed. The normal allocated camp sites have been booked out. The organisers are accepting emailed requests if you missed out. Check the website for details. There's also food packages available - lunch and dinner - for the 4 days. If you're coming, bring a big hat or other shade, and plenty of fluids. Remember, we're standing in the middle of a bloody huge paddock for a few days. Western Qld is going through some hot days for the next couple of weeks. http://www.accuweather.com/en/au/surat/14415/month/14415?monyr=3/01/2015

[Sawed-Off]

If you guys that are coming aren't already excited, I just received this link..

https://www.flickr.com/photos/oflittleinterest/sets/72157650900361726/

[MrEMan]

Oh I hope they don't launch it before we arrive Friday afternoon.

Regards