Aerotech and Estes both announced that they are
​ discontinuing several rocket motors.
See the complete list
here
    

                                     TOM'S ROCKET GEAR

Tom's Rocket Gear is still in the process of closing up completely. Tom has been a supporter of TBRA and many other rocket clubs for many years. All remaining merchandise is at reduced prices. If anyone would like to take over, and become a rocketry vendor, see Tom at one of our next launch events, or contact him at: info@tomsrocketgear.com

 Hernando County burn ban has been lifted. This may change if the weather dries out again, but as of now
​ the June 20 launch is a go.
    

The launch site is within 5 miles of the Brooksville Airport and is in Class D airspace. All drone operations are prohibited without specific FAA approval thru either LAANC or FAA DroneZone IAW 14 CFR Part 7, and USC 49 section 44809.     

The Tampa Bay Rocketry Association honors all current and former members of the United States Military Services. Most of all the fallen members and the loved ones they leave behind.


    We all owe them a debt that can never be paid. 


TBRA Membership dues will be collected on the field during each scheduled launch.
At that time we will also require all new documentation.


​There is also a new field registration process for all individuals attending a TBRA launch event. The process does take some time, please be patient.
 

 2026 Launch Schedule
   Subject to Change

                        MESSAGE FROM THE TBRA PRESIDENT

" Spring is normally dry, but it really went berserk this year.
That being said, I saw a promising sign in the sky today... Love Bugs.
​Their appearance means summer is on the way.
Summer means rain.
Rain means we can finally ditch the burn ban.
It will be humid, hot, withering, but... for the first ime in a decade, I am in favor of holding TBA launches in July and August at Sand Hill.
This is the new reality.
​See you in June."
 
​ 
  

​We conduct low, mid, and high power rocket launch activities near Brooksville FL. We are a dual affiliated group, operating as the Tripoli Rocketry Association Prefecture 17, and as Section 934 of the National Rocketry Association.

**********NOTICE***********

TBRA now has an approved launch site, within the Sand Hill Scout Reservation near Brooksville FL. We have an approved FAA Certificate of Authorization to 8,000 feet AGL, or 8,100 feet MSL. 

We need volunteers to help setup and teardown the launch equipment. Takes about 30 - 45 minutes, prior to and after the launch. If we don't get new volunteers, we will not be launching many rockets.

January​ 18 

No Launch


February 15No Launch
March 21Complete
April 25     
Cancelled 
May 16 - 17
Horwood Memorial Launch
Cancelled
Burn Ban

June 20

Scheduled


July 18No Launch
August 15 
​Club Bowling 

No Launch


September 19 Scheduled

October

17 - 18
Buccaneer Blast

Scheduled
November 21Scheduled
December 19Scheduled

The entry code for the Scout Reservation gate will be posted
one week prior to the event
XXXX


This code will change each month.

Please check here before driving out to the site. 

Everyone is encouraged to check the policies page. We have new sign-in procedures because the scouts require us to know who is on site at all times.

We also need volunteers to help repair the tower trailer. We are looking at May 9th for a trailer work day at European Autohaus, 1105 E. Bearss Ave, Lutz, 33549

The tower launch trailer is not useable in it's current condition. We would like to have 4 or 5 members come out to help us put this large rocket launch system back in operation.