{"id":9,"date":"2026-05-12T16:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:12:06","slug":"flying-site","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/flying-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flying Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-97 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/536285608_24992822150324420_7240567097683431656_n-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/536285608_24992822150324420_7240567097683431656_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/536285608_24992822150324420_7240567097683431656_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/536285608_24992822150324420_7240567097683431656_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/536285608_24992822150324420_7240567097683431656_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/536285608_24992822150324420_7240567097683431656_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-theme-palette-5-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fairlie Moor Rocket Site (FMRS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">16 miles south-west of Base Camp &#8211; the SARA flying site since 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All IRW rocket flying takes place at the Fairlie Moor Rocket Site (FMRS), located 16 miles (25.6 km) south-west of the Lapwing Lodge Base Camp. A route map will be displayed in the Activity Hall at Base Camp. Those without their own transport can arrange lifts \u2014 IRW people are always helpful in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FMRS has several separate launch areas to safely accommodate Model, High Power, and Large Rocket launching in parallel. There is also an Aquajet\/Water Rocket range at the FMRS during IRW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fmrs-labelled-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fmrs-labelled-small.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fmrs-labelled-small-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rocketry.org.uk\/irw_wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fmrs-labelled-small-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Altitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard site ceiling: 16,000 feet (4,876 m) AMSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site elevation: 820 feet (250 m) AMSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended ceiling up to ~23,000 ft (7,010 m) can be arranged under NATS Temporary Operating Instruction (TOI) arrangements \u2014 contact SARA at least 8 weeks in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting there<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directions from Base Camp to FMRS and back are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/SARA+Fairlie+Moor+Launch+Site\/@55.7268632,-4.8132889,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4889c73f2490ee93:0x3d164dff982a0264!8m2!3d55.7268602!4d-4.8107086!16s%2Fg%2F11t0m41tnf?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google Maps<\/a>. A route map will also be displayed in the Activity Hall at Lapwing Lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Site safety notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please read the following carefully before attending the flying site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public road through the site \u2014 be aware of traffic at all times. Rocket launches will be controlled in relation to road traffic safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terrain \u2014 open moorland at 820 ft. Ground is boggy in places with concealed streams. Strong waterproof boots are essential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rocket recovery \u2014 unless your rocket lands close to the launch pad you must be accompanied by another person and carry a mobile phone or radio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public access \u2014 under Scottish countryside law the land is open access. Walkers and dogs may appear at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestock \u2014 sheep and cattle may be present. Give all animals a wide berth and walk quietly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather \u2014 Scottish weather can change rapidly. Always bring waterproof boots, a waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal responsibility \u2014 you are primarily responsible for your own safety and that of anyone in your care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking \u2014 all parking at the FMRS is at the owner&#8217;s risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flying Site All IRW rocket flying takes place at the Fairlie Moor Rocket Site (FMRS), located 16 miles (25.6 km) south-west of the Lapwing Lodge Base Camp. A route map will be displayed in the Activity Hall at Base Camp. 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