Club equipment

MDARS has a range of equipment available to all members. This includes our core launch infrastructure along with specific items club members can use to learn and advance their knowledge in our hobby.

  • Launch pads: rails and rods

  • Electronic launch system

  • Motor cases and closures

  • Electronics: altimeters, base stations, and avionics

Motor Cases and Closures

  • Selection of 29mm - 75mm Aerotech-compatible motor cases and closures available for loan to club members

    • Deposit may be required

    • No guarantees—they are loan motor cases and a CATO can happen

  • If the club doesn’t have a case, someone at the launch may be willing to lend it to you

Club Loan Motor Case Inventory (updated Dec 2024)

Please reach out to confirm if you are depending on a specific size for an upcoming launch

  • All sizes Aerotech compatible:

  • 29/100

  • 29/120

  • 29/180

  • 29/360

  • 38/240

  • 38/360

  • 38/480

  • 38/600

  • 38/720

  • 38/1080

  • 38/1320

  • 54/852

  • 54/1280

  • 54/1706

  • 75/2560

  • 75/3840

  • 75/6400

Launch pads: rails and rods

  • 1515 rail, ~10 ft long, angle adjustment available

  • 1010 rail, ~10 ft long (attaches to 1515 rail, pictured in photo)

  • Launch rods for model rockets and mid-power rockets

Electronic Launch Controller

  • Wireless launch control with significant range (1000ft+)

  • Supports many pads at once

  • We’ve had no problem launching M motors with our current system

Electronics:

We have several types of electronics for use by club members. Use may require a deposit.

  • Altimeters:

    • EggFinder and enclosures for attachment via quick link

    • Featherweight GPS Tracker and enclosures for attachment via quick link or to shock cord

  • Base stations and antennas:

    • Featherweight GPS base station