Jr HPR Cert Questions

[jackiboi_11]

I was thinking about getting my junior high power certification and was wondering if you needed a birth certificate to prove your age? And was wondering if you follow the same steps as a normal L1 except the written exam prior to the launch.

Thanks!

 

[NTP2]

I don’t think you need a certificate but you do need permission from your parents and yes that is how it works though you do need a mentor that is the flier of record.
Ps I also am planning on getting my jr. cert.

 

[waltr]

Assuming you are a NAR member, did you read their web site on the process?

https://www.nar.org/high-power-rocketry-certifications/

 

[jackiboi_11]

I don’t think you need a certificate but you do need permission from your parents and yes that is how it works though you do need a mentor that is the flier of record.
Ps I also am planning on getting my jr. cert.

What rocket/ engine do you plan on using?

 

[jackiboi_11]

Assuming you are a NAR member, did you read their web site on the process?

https://www.nar.org/high-power-rocketry-certifications/

I did yes

 

[NTP2]

What rocket/ engine do you plan on using

I don’t know, that is on next years agenda but my loc iris is the most likely one.

Edit and I wholeheartedly recommend it to you.

 

[jackiboi_11]

I don’t know, that is on next years agenda but my loc iris is the most likely one.

Edit and I wholeheartedly recommend it to you.

The 3.10 or 4? Because the 4" i think is DD and not recommended for L1

 

[NTP2]

The 3.10 or 4? Because the 4" i think is DD and not recommended for L1

3 inch

 

[jackiboi_11]

3 inch

Oh ok, does it fly good? On G's?

 

[NTP2]

Oh ok, does it fly good? On G's?

I don’t know I messed up when I was building it and made the centering ring on the back flush to the motor mount so 38mm motors only for it. If you want something to cert on that can fly on Gs the loc forte is good.

 

[jackiboi_11]

I don’t know I messed up when I was building it and made the centering ring on the back flush to the motor mount so 38mm motors only for it. If you want something to cert on that can fly on Gs the loc forte is good.

im leaning towords the goblin because it comes with 38 and 29mm motor mounts

 

[NTP2]

im leaning towords the goblin because it comes with 38 and 29mm motor mounts

But you would have to choose between them when you build it I think that something with a 38mm mount and by an adapter(apogee have a cheap one that I like).

 

[jackiboi_11]

But you would have to choose between them when you build it I think that something with a 38mm mount and by an adapter(apogee have a cheap one that I like).

No you build the adapters separately and the 54 mm is the one you build into the rocket. you can just screw in the adapters when you want to fly on a different size motor

 

[dhbarr]

Strongest recommendation would be to find whichever club ( NAR or TRA ) is closest to you, especially if they frequently have an on-field vendor.

Tripoli Mentoring Program ( TMP ) is 12-17, NAR Junior HPR Participation Program (JrHPP) is 14-17.

Have fun!

 

[boatgeek]

I was thinking about getting my junior high power certification and was wondering if you needed a birth certificate to prove your age? And was wondering if you follow the same steps as a normal L1 except the written exam prior to the launch.

Thanks!

It’s more or less on the honor system. You will need a form signed by a parent but people probably aren’t going to check ID unless you look really sketchy. In that case, they probably just won’t sign off on the cert paperwork. For NAR, you’re going to need at least two people-one to be the mentor/flyer of record, and one to witness. You can almost certainly find a witness at a club launch but the mentor is a slightly higher bar. Either way I would suggest going to the club for a launch or two before you actually do the cert flight.

 

[NTP2]

No you build the adapters separately and the 54 mm is the one you build into the rocket. you can just screw in the adapters when you want to fly on a different size motor

Ok now I want one.

 

[boatgeek]

Oh and I was the mentor on a Jr L1 flight this month on a 3” LOC Iris. It flew really well, not too high on a 38mm H.

 

[waltr]

im leaning towords the goblin because it comes with 38 and 29mm motor mounts

That's what I used for L1 cert flight.
Yes, two adapters come with the kit so easy to use 54, 38 or 29mm motors. These also use clips (that come with the kit) for motor retention. The kit is very complete so nothing else to buy - except glue & paint.
Build it light (don't use too much epoxy in fin can) and it can be flown as a Class 1 on G motors (<1500 grams).

 

[KB4SMK]

Just FYI the Tripoli Mentoring Program after you pass the test and do a successful L1 flight, you can fly motors to the level of your mentor. So if your mentor is level 3 you can build and fly rockets all the way up to an O class motor

 

[jackiboi_11]

That Tripoli Program Sounds cool but do they do that jr l1 too?

 

[jackiboi_11]

That Tripoli Program Sounds cool but do they do that jr l1 too?

And how do you receive a mentor?

 

[Rob Campbell]

And how do you receive a mentor?

Find a Tripoli Prefecture close to where you live and attend a launch. You'll meet experienced rocketeers who will be willing to mentor you.

 

[tim cubbedge]

Spaceport Rocketry is your closest club. We can do either TRA or NAR certifications for you. If you do TRA, you’ll need a parent or guardian signature. Not sure what’s involved with the NAR program but I think I saw a link in an earlier post.
Here’s more information on TRA TMP program:
https://tripoli.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=795696&module_id=468986

 

[jackiboi_11]

Spaceport Rocketry is your closest club. We can do either TRA or NAR certifications for you. If you do TRA, you’ll need a parent or guardian signature. Not sure what’s involved with the NAR program but I think I saw a link in an earlier post.
Here’s more information on TRA TMP program:
https://tripoli.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=795696&module_id=468986

alright. I think i’m going to try to attend that next launch depending what day it is.

 

[tim cubbedge]

alright. I think i’m going to try to attend that next launch depending what day it is.

We launch 3rd Saturday every month weather permitting. You can sign up for launch updates on website.

 

[jackiboi_11]

We launch 3rd Saturday every month weather permitting. You can sign up for launch updates on website.

Yeah I can’t make it October but in November due to a vacation.

 

[86mustang408w]

You need to be a member(NAR or Tripoli), and your parent or legal guardian will have to be with you to sign papers too. Most clubs will honor both of those for an L1 certification flight. As far as I know you don't need a birth certificate. Just watched a Jr. member get his on a Zephyr and a H-165, I believe.

 

[Rob Campbell]

Yeah I can’t make it October but in November due to a vacation.

Good luck with the cert flight.

 

[jackiboi_11]

Good luck with the cert flight.

Thank You!

 

[jackiboi_11]

You need to be a member(NAR or Tripoli), and your parent or legal guardian will have to be with you to sign papers too. Most clubs will honor both of those for an L1 certification flight. As far as I know you don't need a birth certificate. Just watched a Jr. member get his on a Zephyr and a H-165, I believe.

Alright good to know, thank you!