Launch Site: Rosebud

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Rosebud Launch (SAM) - Ron Veale Memorial

  • Date: Fri - Sun, May 25-27, 2018
  • Class: Low-Power
  • Host Club: Calgary
  • Altitude Limits: 1,200ft (300m) AGL
  • Location: Rosebud, Alberta
  • Coordinates: 51.301361, -112.955722
  • Services: Food, beverages and accomodation available in town
  • Directions: Rosebud is 110km NW of Calgary, AB.
  • Entry Form: SAM 2018
  • Google Maps directions: Rosebud Site

Note: Due to the severe flooding that has occurred in the Rosebud area this Spring, the event is currently on hold until further notice.

Rosebud Site

Rosebud, Alberta is the home to the Southern Alberta Meet (SAM), an annual multi-day Model Rocket competion held every summer.

SAM is a competitive event with rules governed by the NAR Model Rocket Sporting Code. Motors in the A - D range are acceptable, although some E and F flights will be allowed as long as they are rail launched.

There will be several places to purchase food, beverages and lodging during the weekend. Although if planning to stay overnight, booking ahead is recommended.

The launch site is made possible by the generosity of the Rosebud Theatre. They host many great plays throughout the year, including during the SAM Event.

Any questions or inquiries can be sent to the Contest Director, Garth Illerbrun, at:

SAM

Competitive Events
Junior Events
Event Description
A Parachute Duration Fly an A and take the longest to land under parachute.
A Streamer Duration Fly an A and take the longest to land using a streamer.
A Boost Glide Duration Fly a glider using an A and stay in the air the longest.
D Eggloft Duration Fly an egg using a D and stay in the air the longest.
Open Spot Landing Build and fly any rocket, landing safely in a rectangular target (barge) set on the ground.
Open 1/2A Grandpa Parachute Duration Build and fly one of the following classic rocket kits: (Estes Astron Mark, Centuri Micron, FSI Micro, Canaroc Orion IV) on a 1/2A motor and take the longest to land using a parachute.
Senior Events
Event Description
Giant Sport Scale The model must be at least 100 centimeters in overall length or at least 10 centimeters in body diameter. Vehicles with significant outer assemblies or winged vehicles qualify if their length plus wingspan totals at least 100 centimeters or if their girth (as measured once around in a plane perpendicular to the centerline of the model by a length of string around the components not including the fins or wings) totals at least 31.4 centimeters.
A Helicopter Duration Fly an A and take the longest to land using helicopter recovery.
1/2A Multi Round Rocket Glide Duration Fly a 1/2A Rocket Glider the longest combined over multiple rounds.
B Payload Altitude Fly a 28gm sand payload using a B with a CRA provided altimeter and fly the highest.
TARC 2017 Eggloft Fly an egg following the TARC 2017 Rules
Space X - Falcon Scale Build and fly a scale model of a Falcon 9 and spot land on a target
Open 1/2A Grandpa Parachute Duration Build and fly one of the following classic rocket kits: (Estes Astron Mark, Centuri Micron, FSI Micro, Canaroc Orion IV) on a 1/2A motor and take the longest to land using a parachute.