What is a BFR?

Lets face it, a BFR is a Big F*%#ing Rocket. Most of the large rockets you’ll see flown in Potter, NY at LDRS 31 will be BFRs. They fly on complex L or single M-O motors, (motors that equate 5000 NS or more), they are usually very big and very heavy. The Potter field is a huge farm with plenty of recovery space, but we are not Black Rock or Argonia, we have neighbors. And we intend to stay on good terms with our host farmer and our neighbors. We want to review what you are bringing if you are planing to fly a BFR.

Do I have to register my rocket as a BFR?

Yes, if you plan to fly a rocket with a motor or motors that has 5000 NS or more, you must register it as a BRF. The Potter field is is generally limited to a single O. Clusters and airstarts are allowed. So if you have a Complex L or single M – O, you have a BFR. (Note; Even 4 big K motors can end up with more than 5000 NS).
If you show up with a 5K+ NS rocket that you have not pre-registered, your flight will be allowed ONLY at the discretion of the Roving L3 RSO’s and the BFR Manager.
Your BFR Manager for LDRS 31 is Dan Michael, he is also an Aerotech Representative so he will be easily identified by the Aerotech shirts and hats he wears. Dan will also be in charge of the Roving L3 RSO’s, (a team of rocketeers who will be at least an L3 flier, possibly also a TAP or L3CC). They will be roving the prep area to check out BFR’s and then deciding if the rocket needs to be picked up by the Transport Team to get to the away pads.

General Guidelines:

The Potter waiver is 15000ft AGL with 22600ft AGL Call In Windows. So if you are using Research motors remember the maximum launch altitude for flights containing research motors shall be 90% of waiver altitude established for the launch. The BFR form allows for uploading of a RocSim or other simulation file. You can also upload a photo of the rocket. Please provide us these downloads as it will help the BFR Manager better understand your rocket. BFR flights tend to drift further and present greater recovery challenges than other flights. Please make a plan for recovery before your rocket is on the pad. Look at the aerial photo of the field and know where you are. Take a phone, take water, a vehicle if necessary to retrieve the rocket. If the flight crosses the ravine you MUST talk to one of the URRG officers for directions. Ask for advice if you don’t know the layout of the farm roads. When retrieving your rocket; DO NOT drive into any of the fields. DO NOT block any of the access roads when parking. DO NOT drag your harnesses or rocket parts through the crops.

BFR submission.

*(denotes required field)

Name: *

E-Mail Address: *

phone number: *

TRA# NAR# *

Cert Level *

Rocket Name

Manufacturer: Scratch or Kit *

Height *

Diameter *

Loaded Weight *

Primary Construction Materials *

Electronics *

Additional Onboard Electronics, (GPS, Cameras, Etc.) *

Motor(s) Quantity Class & Designation(s) *

Stages *

Air Start:: *

yes
no

Motor Type: *

Commercial
Research

Recovery System *

Flight planned for what day(s): *

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Expected Altitude *

Is this a CLASS 3 Rocket:

yes
No

First flight?: *

YES
NO

Rail button type: *

1515
unistrut

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