LDRS 40 Info Page

05/12/2022

Due to extremely dry conditions the BLM has imposed Stage II fire restrictions for much of California, including our launch site on Lucerne Dry Lake. Note that Highway 247 is the boundary, and the area on the East side of 247 is under stage I restrictions.

Under Stage II restriction:
*No open fires of any kind are allowed.
*Controlled flame devices such as portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves, using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit (see link below).
*Smoking is allowed inside vehicles or camp trailers, but no smoking is allowed outside.
These restrictions run through October 28, 2022.

Since our BLM permit and FAA Certificate of Authorization specifically allow rocket launching, we may continue to hold our scheduled and permitted launches.

https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/

05/11/2022

Advanced registration for LDRS 40 closes May 31!
Advance flying registration for all four days of LDRS 40 is $30. Registration must be completed, and payment received by May 31, 2022! After this date flyers will need to register on-site at a rate of $20 per day. Advance Flyer’s Registration provides a $50 discount from the full on-site price. Late payment will void registration.

Registration is required for every adult (18 years old or greater) who is going to fly rockets or assist a child with flying rockets. All attendees, flying or not, must check-in at the registration desk. Tripoli Banquet registration is separate from flying registration (see below).

04/13/2022

There have been some schedule updates for LDRS 40 to take advantage of the (normally) better conditions in the morning.

Thursday and Friday flights will be 6AM to 2PM. Night Flights starting at 9PM, after TRATECH sessions.
Saturday flights will be 6AM to 4PM.
Sunday flights will be 6AM to 11AM.

All times depending on weather, of course.

Details at

03/17/2022

We are working on rolling out LDRS 40 communication channels. This page will be used for the committee to post information and updates.

02/26/2022

Welcome to the official page of LDRS 40. This is a work in progress, but will provide a place for the LDRS 40 committee members to post information of interest to attendees.