CKurtz15
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Hello
I got into rocketry a few years ago and have built an array of rockets. However, the past few years, I submerged myself into the world of experimental rocketry. Since then I have built sugar motors ranging from F to K. I am an independent free agent. I fly alone and file my own FAA flight permits.
I do not hold any Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 certifications; however, I have flown sugar rockets that reached Level 2 altitude. The problem is my rockets use PVC engine casings, which are banned in both Tripoli and NAR. If I joined these organizations, I would most certainly be forced to stop my research.
I would also be forced to fly commercially made motors and kits. I don’t care about commercially made products. Not only are they expensive, but the amount of knowledge I gain from experimental rockets far exceeds anything commercial rockets could ever provide.
Other than the community aspect, why should I join an organization that limits my area of rocketry?
I would be paying NAR/Tripoli to limit my freedom. <-- Sounds like the government haha!
Am I missing something?
I got into rocketry a few years ago and have built an array of rockets. However, the past few years, I submerged myself into the world of experimental rocketry. Since then I have built sugar motors ranging from F to K. I am an independent free agent. I fly alone and file my own FAA flight permits.
I do not hold any Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 certifications; however, I have flown sugar rockets that reached Level 2 altitude. The problem is my rockets use PVC engine casings, which are banned in both Tripoli and NAR. If I joined these organizations, I would most certainly be forced to stop my research.
I would also be forced to fly commercially made motors and kits. I don’t care about commercially made products. Not only are they expensive, but the amount of knowledge I gain from experimental rockets far exceeds anything commercial rockets could ever provide.
Other than the community aspect, why should I join an organization that limits my area of rocketry?
I would be paying NAR/Tripoli to limit my freedom. <-- Sounds like the government haha!
Am I missing something?
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