NAR HPR Regulations & Certification Levels 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency requires a waiver or authorization for high-power rocket flights above 18,000 feet AGL?
- FAA (Correct answer)
- ATF
- DOT
- EPA
Correct answer: FAA
The FAA requires a Certificate of Authorization (COA) or waiver for HPR flights that penetrate Class A airspace above 18,000 feet MSL.
Question 2: Under NAR rules, what is the minimum age requirement to obtain Level 1 high-power rocketry certification?
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 14 years old
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
NAR requires a minimum age of 18 to obtain Level 1 HPR certification as an independent certified flier.
Question 3: A rocketeer wants to fly a motor with 641 Ns of total impulse. Which NAR certification level is the MINIMUM required?
- Level 1 (Correct answer)
- Level 2
- Level 3
- No certification needed
Correct answer: Level 1
Level 1 certification covers motors in the H and I impulse classes (161–640 Ns for H, 641–1280 Ns for I), and an I motor requires at least Level 1.
Question 4: Which organization, alongside NAR, is a Tripoli-equivalent that also certifies high-power rocketeers recognized by the ATF?
- Tripoli Rocketry Association (Correct answer)
- NFPA
- AMA
- FAA
Correct answer: Tripoli Rocketry Association
The Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) and NAR are the two national organizations whose HPR certifications are recognized by the ATF for purchasing APCP motors.
Question 5: What document must a Level 3 candidate submit to the NAR Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) before their certification flight?
- A detailed project documentation package including design analysis (Correct answer)
- A simple one-page flight card
- A notarized letter from a club president
- An ATF explosives license application
Correct answer: A detailed project documentation package including design analysis
NAR Level 3 candidates must submit a comprehensive project documentation package to the TAP for review and approval prior to the certification attempt.
Question 6: Under current ATF regulations, APCP propellant in quantities up to what amount per motor is exempt from explosive licensing requirements?
- 62.5 grams (Correct answer)
- 125 grams
- 250 grams
- 500 grams
Correct answer: 62.5 grams
ATF regulations exempt APCP in individual motors containing up to 62.5 grams of propellant from explosive licensing when held by certified rocketeers.
Question 7: If a NAR member's certification lapses due to non-renewal, what must they do to regain high-power privileges?
- Re-fly and re-certify at the appropriate level (Correct answer)
- Simply renew their NAR membership
- Submit a written appeal to NAR headquarters
- Pass a written test only
Correct answer: Re-fly and re-certify at the appropriate level
A lapsed HPR certification requires the member to perform a new successful certification flight to re-establish their certification level.
NAR HPR Regulations & Certification Levels 2
Which federal agency requires a waiver or authorization for high-power rocket flights above 18,000 feet AGL?