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CENTRAL SOD FARM

Our three season field.

Central Sod Farms

920 John Brown Road

Centreville, Maryland 21617

NO TRESSPASSING!

Access to this location is permitted only during the scheduled access times.


DO NOT CALL the Central Sod Farm or any other landowner with

questions about MDRA launches, lost rockets, and/or use of the field.  For all

questions related to MDRA rocketry, send

an e-mail to bod@mdrocketry.org. Any need for direct communication with a

land owner must be handled through the BoD.

Launch Site Info:

  • The maximum altitude is 3,000ft AGL due to the proximity of trees.
  • We allow static fires of liquid motors at the Sod Farm but DO NOT allow launches of liquid motors.
  • In favorable conditions, we do allow flights above 3Kft, but must be pre-approved by the MDRA BoD by submitting a special projects form no later than 8 days prior to the launch weekend.
  • Have a rocket flying on a L or M impulse motor?  Fill out the special projects form no later than 8 days prior to launch weekend. 
  • Single deploy (chute at apogee) max altitude 2,000ft.  Anything over 2,000ft must be traditional dual deploy or chute release.   MDRA BoD may make exceptions as needed.  
  • Max altitude subject to change at any moment (even if pre-approved) based on weather or for any reason by the MDRA BoD and/or Tripoli Prefect.
  • **Certification Flights**: Anyone wishing to perform an L1, Jr L1, or L2 certification flight must complete the Certifications form no later than 8 days prior to launch weekend.
  • The launch will run from ~12pm-5pm Saturday and ~9am to ~2:30pm Sunday.
  • All high power flights (except OddRocs) must be flown from a rail.  MDRA strongly encourages that rails are used for F & G flights as well.  Help with setup and/or take down on is appreciated. Volunteers always needed.
  • DO NOT arrive before 11:30AM on a Saturday.
  • Launch Fees for both days are $10 for MDRA members.
  • Spectators may watch for free.
  • Our field size can handle up to 24 pads.

 

Launch Site Specifics

  • This is a rocket launch, enter at own risk. You are responsible for your own safety.
  • Please STAY on the road and do not exceed speed limit of 5 MPH
  • Please be aware of children and adults retrieving rockets.
  • Please NOTE the above ground irrigation pipes on the left while entering the farm.
  • Park ONLY in designated parking areas (green areas.)
  • Absolutely no vehicles in the fields.
  • Bring sunscreen, plenty to drink, and your own food.
  • Questions are always welcomed at the registration/RSO tables.


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Recovery Zones

  • Rockets coming to rest outside of the white boundaries will require permission before recovery.
  • Please honor the landowner and seek permission from a MDRA BOD member before venturing outside of these boundaries.
  • If you are unsure if the location your rocket landed is on the property ALWAYS ask before going on recovery.

Field GPS coordinates:

N 39 deg 0.0266 min   –   W 76 deg 6.3488 min


From the Baltimore/Washington area, take US 50 east across the

Bay Bridge. After 9 miles MD 301 splits from US 50. Follow MD 301 north to

fourth blinking yellow light. Turn right on John Brown Road and go about1/4 mile

and turn right on to a dirt road (pass house). Follow this past the house and buildings, then

turn right at the end of the buildings, 300 yards on the right is where you should see

us parked.

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