RGV ROCKET CLUB

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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 Picture from the club's May Social Gathering.
Picture 2 Victor and Stuart checking in.

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Launches-Meetings

Tentative depending on crop regrowth. Monthly model and mid power rocket launch at Wilde Field. Setup at 8:30AM with launches to begin immediately after setup. Rockets up to 3.3 pounds and up to G motors welcomed. No rockets requiring a waiver will be allowed. No waiver in effect. Be aware there are no bathroom facilities on site. Water will be available at no charge. Please stay hydrated.Read More

  • Date: 8/17/2024 08:30
  • Location: 25866 Barnett Lane, Lyford, TX, USA (Map)
  • More Info: Wilde Field, continue south from the address to the dead end or until you see the launch equipment.

Past Events

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RGV Rocket Club JULY Launch CANCELED - TALL REGROWTH 20 Jul 2024Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA

Launch Sites

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WILDE FIELD (LAUNCHES ON HOLD UNTIL AFTER HARVEST)
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.

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Contact

  • McAllen, Texas, United States

SPONSORS

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.