Mojave Desert Advanced Rocketry Society

About Us

We are Tripoli Mojave Desert - Prefecture #37

MDARS welcomes rockets of all sizes with a concentration on High Powered Rocketry. People seeking TRA Level 1, 2 or 3 certifications are welcome but do contact the Prefect using the contact info here. Launches have up to a 15,000 agl waiver. You should however check ahead with the Prefect. Again, contact info is on the Tripoli site. We conduct our launches in accordance with Tripoli standards.

Kevin Metzler -President

David Allday - Secretary

Directions

Directions to MDARS

Directions to MDARS, take Hwy 58 to North Edwards, Exit Clay Mine Road and head north 7 miles to the end of the paved road at Arial Acers. Head north on dirt road 1/4 mile, then turn left [west} and go another 1/4 mile.

Launch site GPS coordinates is 35.10494 N / 117.79520 W

Mojave Desert Advanced Rocketry Society - MDARS

Aerial Acres, California, United States

Day and Hours

Today

Closed

Usually the fourth Saturday of every month 9am-noonish

MDARS Information

Desert Warning

Please Note: The rocket site is desert. It is normally very dry. The temperatures can be HOT or COLD. Or BOTH in transition months! Bring plenty of water no matter what. And a variety of clothing based on the time of year.

No Onsite Vendors

Currently MDARS does not have an onsite vendor. So bring em' if ya gotta em'. T-Shirts, Caps, and Golf Shirts are available for a minimum club donation.

The club keeps a few motors, H-k reloads that may be avalible for a donation.

MDARS has aerotech motor cases avalible for use 29mm-75mm, deposit maybe required.