RGV ROCKET CLUB

Bringing Hobby Rocketry To The Rio Grande Valley

Here you will find rocketry club info, launch announcements and more.

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About Us

The Rio Grande Valley (RGV)Rocket Club located in McAllen, Texas has been around since 2000.  We are dedicated to having safe, fun with Model and High Power rockets in a family friendly atmosphere.  We have monthly launches of model rockets and occasionally launch rockets with Tripoli Houston when we want to launch High Power rockets.  Along with our sister organization, RGVSTEM, we try to use hobby rocketry to reinforce the STEM education and show students how their learning can be applied in the real world.




Picture 1 Athan and his Athena he named Ant
Picture 2 Roman's Roman XII getting gone

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Launches-Meetings

RGV Rocket Club Meeting - October 5th

This a monthly meeting of the RGV Rocket Club to keep the vibe going. On the Non-Agenda are updates on flying fields, launch equipment, club project, financial report etc. Most important is to get together to talk rockets.

  • Date: 10/5/2023 18:00
  • Location: 209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA (Map)
  • More Info: Rudy's BBQ. We will try for the back room but if unavailable we will be in the main dining area. Look for sign.

Upcoming Events

TitleDateLocation
RGVRC October Monthly Launch 21 Oct 2023Barnett Ln, Lyford, Texas, USA

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
RGV Rocket Club September Launch (RESCHEDULED) 23 Sep 2023Barnett Lane, Lyford, TX, USA
RGV Rocket Club Meeting - September 07 Sep 2023209 West Nolana, Pharr, tx
RGV Rocket Club AUGUST Launch -It was a-GOOD LAUNCH 19 Aug 2023Barnett Lane, Lyford, TX, USA
RGV Rocket Club Meeting - August 03 Aug 2023209 West Nolana, pharr, tx
RGV Rocket Club Meeting - July 13 Jul 2023209 West Nolana, pharr, tx
RGV Rocket Club Meeting 01 Jun 2023401 East Nolana Avenue, McAllen, TX, USA
McAllen ISD Tech Wars Rocket Launch 24 Mar 20202021 La Vista Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

Launch Sites

WILDE FIELD
Map to Wilde Field on Barnett Lane South of Stockholm.  Follow the blue route as other alternatives are either under construction or have a sketchy bridge to cross.
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This field is only available for use during organized club launches.
Usually flyable from August to February. Open farmland.
This is field does not have a waiver so it is limited to model rocket motors only.
No "High Power".
Only rockets up to 53 ounces and with less than 4.4 ounces of propellant.
There is NO altitude limitation on this flying field.
Be aware that there are no bathroom facilities at this field.
There are no launch fees but donations to the club are appreciated.
Under 18 always fly free.

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Calendar

Meetings

18:30 - 20:00
October 5, 2023 Meeting
Location: Rudy's BBQ on Nolana in Pharr

Monthly meeting of the RGVRC. Food, Fellowship, and Rocket talk.

18:30 - 20:00
November 2, 2023 Meeting
Location: Rudy's BBQ on Nolana in Pharr

Monthly meeting of the RGVRC. Food, Fellowship, and Rocket talk.

Launches

08:00 - 12:00
October 21, 2023 LAUNCH
Location: Wilde Field

Monthly launch. Class 1 Model Rockets only. Up to 3.3 lbs and less than 4.4 oz. propellant. So G motor or smaller. Time subject to change. Check back often.

08:00 - 12:00
November 18, 2023 LAUNCH
Location: Wilde Field

Monthly launch. Class 1 Model Rockets only. Up to 3.3 lbs and less than 4.4 oz. propellant. So G motor or smaller. Time subject to change. Check back often.

Contact

  • McAllen, Texas, United States