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2025 Launch Data Summary

#1 · December 12, 2025, 1:07 pm

Quote from Eric Becher on December 12, 2025, 1:07 pm
Below are the graphs of the launch data. I posted them as .jpeg files so it is easier for everyone to see.

You will see that the numbers in the first 5 months of 2025 were way down in comparison to past averages. If you recall, we had pretty miserable weather early this year - at least on the 1st Sunday of each month. Some launches were postponed, and that lowers attendance, even in better weather, as folks made other plans. And sometimes we pressed on with a launch, but it was cold and/or windy. That can be discouraging.

But you can see what happens when the nicer weather arrives. For the months of June through December, we far exceed the previous years. That is a sign of a growing Club, and more active members. That's what we are looking for!

You can also see that the number of F motors is high (except for the 1st 5 months). These are mostly due to ARC teams flying with us. Again, in the months of June to December, this year was the highest number of F motors flown. The ARC season kicks into high gear in February, March, April. Those numbers were down for 2025, but I expect a strong rebound in 2026 if we can keep consistent launches in fair weather. A handful of teams are already flying and gathering data. Overall, ARC activity has been growing substantially in the last 3 years, and we have one of the few fields in the area where they can fly. We also are willing to help the students out more than some Clubs do. This effort is mostly led by Charlie, so kudos to him for helping the future rocket scientists of America!

I also believe our members are growing more ambitious as they gain experience. More motors of higher power are being flown (in better weather), and not just by ARC teams.

All of this is positive news and signs of a stronger and growing club. I hope this continues, but we will have to evolve as a club to keep up. That is why we are adding rails and rods, and hope to upgrade our launch controller in the not-too-distant future. We may have to adjust launch day procedures as well to ensure everyone has a fair chance at launching their rockets.

Below are the graphs of the launch data. I posted them as .jpeg files so it is easier for everyone to see.

You will see that the numbers in the first 5 months of 2025 were way down in comparison to past averages. If you recall, we had pretty miserable weather early this year - at least on the 1st Sunday of each month. Some launches were postponed, and that lowers attendance, even in better weather, as folks made other plans. And sometimes we pressed on with a launch, but it was cold and/or windy. That can be discouraging.

But you can see what happens when the nicer weather arrives. For the months of June through December, we far exceed the previous years. That is a sign of a growing Club, and more active members. That's what we are looking for!

You can also see that the number of F motors is high (except for the 1st 5 months). These are mostly due to ARC teams flying with us. Again, in the months of June to December, this year was the highest number of F motors flown. The ARC season kicks into high gear in February, March, April. Those numbers were down for 2025, but I expect a strong rebound in 2026 if we can keep consistent launches in fair weather. A handful of teams are already flying and gathering data. Overall, ARC activity has been growing substantially in the last 3 years, and we have one of the few fields in the area where they can fly. We also are willing to help the students out more than some Clubs do. This effort is mostly led by Charlie, so kudos to him for helping the future rocket scientists of America!

I also believe our members are growing more ambitious as they gain experience. More motors of higher power are being flown (in better weather), and not just by ARC teams.

All of this is positive news and signs of a stronger and growing club. I hope this continues, but we will have to evolve as a club to keep up. That is why we are adding rails and rods, and hope to upgrade our launch controller in the not-too-distant future. We may have to adjust launch day procedures as well to ensure everyone has a fair chance at launching their rockets.

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