Southern Arizona Rocketry Association
Tucson, AZ
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NAR high power certification informationDo I need High Power Certification? You must be high power certified if you want to: Launch models containing multiple motors with a total installed impulse of
320.01 Newton-seconds or more, or Level 1 certification To obtain a Level 1 certification you must be a member the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and at least 18 years of age. You must build a rocket capable of safely flying an H or I class motor with a total impulse of 160.01 - 640 Newton seconds or a cluster of motors with a total impulse of 320.01 - 640 Newton seconds. You may need to learn how to correctly assemble a reloadable rocket motor in order to make your certification flight although single use motors are available in this motor class. If you use a reloadable motor, you must assemble it in the presence of a certification team member. You will need to arrange to have TWO NAR Senior members witness your flight. One of the Senior members must be Level 1 certified. You may have ONE NAR Senior member witness your certification flight if they are Level 2 Certified (or higher). The flight must be witnessed in person by the the certification team. Please arrange this well in advance of the day you intend to fly. DO NOT SHOW UP AT A LAUNCH UNANNOUNCED AND EXPECT TO HAVE A CERTIFICATION TEAM! Everyone wants to fly rockets at the launch, asking someone to help you at the last minute extremely inconsiderate. After the flight, your rocket must be inspected for damage and motor retention. The rocket must be capable of flight again; if it is not, the certification will be denied. You and the certification team must complete a NAR High Power Certification Application and return it to the NAR. Level 2 certification To obtain a Level 2 certification you must be Level 1 certified. You must build a rocket capable of safely flying an J , K or L class motor or a cluster of motors with a total impulse of 640.01 - 5120 Newton seconds. You may need to learn how to correctly assemble a reloadable rocket motor in order to make your certification flight although single use motors are available in this motor class. If you use a reloadable motor, you must assemble it in the presence of a certification team member. The NAR requires anyone wishing to become Level 2 certified to take a brief written examination. The purpose of the test is to demonstrate knowledge of the construction theory and regulations/laws pertaining to high power rocketry. The examination consists of 33 questions in multiple choice format, chosen from a pool of 50-100 questions. The passing grade is 88%. The test may be taken only once in a 30-day period, and must be completed prior to the certification flight. There are 5 sections to the test: Section A - Applicable Regulations - 11 questions taken
from a pool of 26 The following links may help you with information to successfully complete the examination.
Federal Aviation Regulations Part 101 You will need to arrange to have TWO NAR Senior members witness your flight. One of the Senior members must be Level 2 certified (or higher). The examination and certification flight must be witnessed in person by the the certification team. Please arrange this well in advance of the day you intend to fly. DO NOT SHOW UP AT A LAUNCH UNANNOUNCED AND EXPECT TO HAVE A CERTIFICATION TEAM! Everyone wants to fly rockets at the launch, asking someone to help you at the last minute extremely inconsiderate. After the flight, your rocket must be inspected for damage and motor retention. The rocket must be capable of flight again; if it is not, the certification will be denied. You and the certification team must complete a NAR High Power Certification Application and return it along with the completed exam to the NAR. Level 3 Level 3 certification qualifies you to purchase and use M engines and above. Qualification criteria are much more stringent, and are described in the full, formal procedure for Level 3 certification. |
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