Tripoli Northern Ohio is self-sufficient when it comes to holding launches. We provide members and guests with state of the art launch equipment and operations.

LAUNCH CONTROLER
In 2008 Tripoli Northern Ohio constructed a completely new launching system for use by both NOTRA and Skybusters. It uses electronics built by John Fleischer of Transolve. The system is capable of controling sixteen pad; six on the low-power model rocket rack, and ten high-power pads in four banks. The 'A' bank low-power rail is 25 feet from the flight line and has six pads. The 'B' bank is 100 feet from the flight line, has four pads and is for rockets flying E-G motors. The 'C' bank is 200 feet away, also has four pads and is for H-I powered rockets. The 'D' bank, which has two pads is for J-L motors, and is 300 feet away. The hybrid cells are also at this distance, operated by separate controllers. The main control panel is completely waterproof and self-contained with no external battery needed for operation. The system features continuous visual continuity confirmation so no buttons need to be pushed to check continuity. Pad continuity can be confirmed both at the bank controller and also at the main controller at the launch head. Each bank has a control box for external battery input, control cable and launch lead connections. Twelve volt lead acid batteries are used to provide plenty of punch to the igniter, and the launch leads are 16 gauge wire. The continuous continuity circuitry features super-bright LED's capable of being seen even in the brightest daylight, so confirming continuity is no problem. Twenty amp solid state relays and heavy gauge wire is used throughout the system, providing your igniters with all the current they need to fire. The design of the controller allows an entire bank of two, four or six pads to be launched at once, allowing for drag races.