High Power
Rocket Range Rules
for Club Launches
- In the event of marginal wind or weather conditions,
the event manager will make the decision on whether or not to cancel the
launch.
- The NAR safety code applies.
No smoking or alcohol is allowed on the range.
- NAR/TRA membership and HPR certification will be verified.
Bring your membership card. It will be checked at each launch.
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At all launches where the club launch equipment is used
(usually Bong launches only), there will be a launch fee for people flying "F" size
motors or larger. The fee is $5.00 for WOOSH members and $10.00 for
non-members. Any member who volunteers to tow the club trailer to an event
will not have to pay the launch fee.
- A flight card must be filed for each flight.
- A Safety Officer will check each rocket flying an "F"
motor or larger. The Safety Officer determines if a rocket can fly.
The flier should know the anticipated altitude so that the waiver's maximum altitude is not exceeded.
- A motor retention method is required for all motors
that are "H" impulse and above. Friction
retention alone is not allowed.
- Each flight will be announced by the LCO and include a 5
second countdown.
- The waiver is for 10,000ft MSL.
Registrar
- Checks NAR/TRA membership cards for current membership and high power certification level.
- Maintains a roster of fliers.
- Prepares a name tag that indicates the fliers certification level.
Safety Officer
- Monitors sky and range operations for safety.
- Checks and approves rockets prior to flight. (See High Power RSO
Checklist.)
LCO
- Assigns rockets to a pad.
- Verifies aiming of rockets.
- Operates launch equipment.
NOTE: A single qualified person can fill all three positions.