RGV ROCKET CLUB
NO JUNE LAUNCH
BUT June Social Gathering at Rudy's is GO.
ALL LAUNCHES ON HOLD UNTIL AFTER HARVEST
Here you will find rocketry club info, launch announcements and more.
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.
Picture 1 Picture from the club's May Social Gathering.
Picture 2 Victor and Stuart checking in.
Launches-Meetings
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RGV Rocket Club June Social Gathering
Not a formal meeting but just a social event to eat, visit, and talk rockets, keeping the vibe going until our flying field is clear of crops again in late summer.
- Date: 6/20/2024 18:30
- Location: 209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA (Map)
- More Info: Rudy's BBQ. Inside look for RGV Rocket Club Banner
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGV Rocket Club May Social Gathering | 16 May 2024 | Thursday | 209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA |
| RGV April Launch CANCELLED | 20 Apr 2024 | Saturday | Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA |
| RGV Rocket Club April Meeting | 18 Apr 2024 | Thursday | 209 W Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX 78577 |
| RGVRC March Launch CANCELED | 16 Mar 2024 | Saturday | Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA |
| RGVRC March Meeting | 14 Mar 2024 | Thursday | 209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA |
| RGVRC February 17 Launch CANCELLED | 17 Feb 2024 | Saturday | Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA |
| RGVRC February Meeting | 15 Feb 2024 | Thursday | 209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA |
| RGVRC Add On February Launch | 10 Feb 2024 | Saturday | Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA |
| RGVRC January Launch | 20 Jan 2024 | Saturday | Barnett Ln, Lyford, TX, USA |
| RGVRC January Monthly Meeting | 18 Jan 2024 | Thursday | 209 West Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX, USA |
Launch Sites
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.
Click Map to open in browser.
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.
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.
Click Map to open in browser.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
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
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.