RGV ROCKET CLUB

MARCH 16 LAUNCH IS CANCELLED
RAINED OUT

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

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 Roman Galvan with his scratch built rocket
Picture 2 Victor and Stuart checking in.

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RGVRC March Launch CANCELED

Monthly Low/Mid power launch by the RGV Rocket Club. 491 to Barnett Lane then South to dead End. This is west of Lyford on 491 to Barnett Lane. No Bathroom Facilities at launch site so be aware.


  • Date: 3/16/2024 09:00
  • Location: Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA (Map)
  • More Info: Map may be wrong. Barnett Lane South of 491 to dead end.

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Past Events

TitleDateLocation
RGVRC March Meeting 14 Mar 2024209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA
RGVRC February 17 Launch CANCELLED 17 Feb 2024Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA
RGVRC February Meeting 15 Feb 2024209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA
RGVRC Add On February Launch 10 Feb 2024Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA
RGVRC January Launch 20 Jan 2024Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA
RGVRC January Monthly Meeting 18 Jan 2024209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA
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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.
Basically G80 or smaller.
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.

Meetings

18:00 - 20:00
February 15, 2024 Meeting
Location: Rudys Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX

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

Launches

09:00 - 12:00
February 17, 2024 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.

FIRST RGV

FIRST RGV has graciously contributed untold support to the RGV Rocket Club toward furthering the goal of STEM based education and activities in the Rio Grande Valley

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Anaqua Farms

Anaqua Farms courteously allows us access to their land to use as our primary launch site. Thank you to Glen Wilde and family for their contribution to our club and for helping further STEM education through rocketry.