Tripoli MN hosted an experimental launch on 5/24/09 where they attempted t' fly t' largest amateur rocket ever launched in Minnesota. Avast, me proud beauty! T' rocket weighed in at 180 lbs and was supposed t' go t' 14000-16000 feet but only made it t' about 8000 feet because o' some drag on t' launch pad at liftoff. But it be a picture perfect launch and a perfect day, ya bilge rat, and lots o' spectators turned up for t' event.