Tampa Bay Rocketry Association

TBRA

                                     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

 Due to the current Burn Ban in Hernando County, the April 25th launch has been CANCELLED.    

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.

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

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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

"Fellow flyers, life can be unfair.

First, we lost the Varn Ranch launch site.

Second, it took a year to find a new one.

Third, we were within two weeks of an April 25th launch event.... and then the burn ban. 

Take heart, the wait will be worth it. Hope and /or pray for rain between now and May 16th. Use this time to get your rockets and supplies in order. 

In closing, something to consider. If there is enough interest and support, we might conduct a July launch. Sand Hill is cooler than Plant City due to Gulf proximity."      

​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.

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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.

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 2nd 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.