Level 1 Certification Rockets - 4 Feet Or Less

[RocketTheBruce]

I was wondering if there are any Level 1 certification rocket kits that are 4 feet or less in length?

 

[Kallahan11]

Mini magg will do it. https://locprecision.com/products/minie-mag
37inches tall.

 

[PayLoad]

My scratch built was 36 inches

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Mini magg will do it. https://locprecision.com/products/minie-mag
37inches tall.

Just sneaks under the FAA class 1 with a G80 or maybe a 2 grain 38 mm so you can fly it with without a waiver. Use a -4 with a G and about a -6 to -8 with a small H.

 

[Sooner Boomer]

My original Octiron was ~24 1/2". Body tube was about 15". I did L1 with an H128 (29mm), which sims to about 3000 feet.

 

[jkovac]

I did my L1 with a Madcow Twitch on an H100. 34.5”, 3” diameter.

 

[jmasterj]

LOC Micro Magg (the 4" version) is easily a class 1 rocket on Gs and my son's would probably hit 1500' on a small H.

 

[SkyFire]

I did my L1 with a Composite Warehouse Lotus 3.
It's 32" tall, 3" diameter and has a 38mm motor mount.

 

[Joekeyo]

I got my level 1 with a Madcow Little John. It is 37.5"

 

[DabCat]

I used a Wildman 3" Jart with a H165. It's a short rocket. Really nice one too.

I did my L1 with a Composite Warehouse Lotus 3.
It's 32" tall, 3" diameter and has a 38mm motor mount.
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Just curious; were you at LDRS40 and did you fly that rocket?

 

[SkyFire]

I used a Wildman 3" Jart with a H165. It's a short rocket. Really nice one too.


Just curious; were you at LDRS40 and did you fly that rocket?

No, not I.

 

[Hobie1dog]

SBR 4" diameter Diablo, 33" long, great engineered, best instructions in the hobby, great looking graphics, $109.99
pictured in my avatar
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[DabCat]

No, not I.

I remember someone had one just like this that I found lawndarted near the away pad. I pointed him over to it and I think he got it out. It had some black decal on the side just like yours. Guess it was someone else.

 

[mrwalsh85]

Launch Lab Rocketry's Bullet Bobby XXL is to be released sometime this fall... Should be cool!

 

[Rob Campbell]

Just sneaks under the FAA class 1 with a G80 or maybe a 2 grain 38 mm so you can fly it with without a waiver. Use a -4 with a G and about a -6 to -8 with a small H.

Many events have Mini-Magg drag races as fun mini contests. So this a rocket you'll want to keep flying after your cert flight.

 

[CoAz2k]

I got my L1 on a 44.5" long, 2.6" diameter Madcow Rocketry DX-3. Find details Here

I still fly it almost every time I go out to the range. Usually on a Aerotech G redline or smoky.

It has flown on motors from "E" (which I don't recommend, BTW) through "H".

I flew it several times with progressively larger mid-power motors before trying for my L1.

Good luck on your L1.

 

[Hobie1dog]

so what have you decided on?

 

[RocketTheBruce]

Thank You Everyone for your GREAT Replies! Lots to think about.

 

[bobbyg23]

sooooooooo, I will throw my opinion in the ring. I got my L1 on a Sirius Eradicator. Awesome rocket that flies perfect. A little different than your normal rocket also.

https://www.siriusrocketry.biz/ishop/sirius-rocketry-eradicator-29mm-1332.html

 

[AHansom]

Did mine twice with a Aerotech Sumo.

 

[crossfire]

Launch Lab Rocketry's Bullet Bobby XXL is to be released sometime this fall... Should be cool!

At a cost close to $200 can't believe it will be a big seller. For Launch Lab I hope I am wrong.

 

[Zeta]

I was wondering if there are any Level 1 certification rocket kits that are 4 feet or less in length?

Coming in at 47 inches :

ALTAIR - 3" Diameter - Level 1 Certification Kit​

Mac Performance

 

[user 35280]

AMW’s Mega Der Red Max Clone

 

[martynouze]

sooooooooo, I will throw my opinion in the ring. I got my L1 on a Sirius Eradicator. Awesome rocket that flies perfect. A little different than your normal rocket also.

https://www.siriusrocketry.biz/ishop/sirius-rocketry-eradicator-29mm-1332.html

argh! Lucky guy. I'm trying to get one of those since last weekend, directly from Sirius shopping site.

Can't create an account from outside the US (Canada, dammit) even though it states they ship to Canada too, filled a contact form to inquire about this, haven't got any news yet. Slightly frustrated...

Sirius, please reply/help me and take my money!

P.S.: I kinda enjoy that sweet spot of mid-power rockets taking F & G motors, and which can also take H ones.

 

[Hobie1dog]

one more time- 4" SBR Diablo

 

[JRL303]

one more time- 4" SBR Diablo

This

 

[JackC]

I would second the Aerotech Sumo. Simple build. Before you snap the fins into the fin lock system, place a motor in the motor mount tube to support the fins.

 

[sriegel]

Madcow BOMARC. Wasn't intended but came out too heavy for a G...

 

[Hobie1dog]

still trying to decide?

 

[dhbarr]

My L1 was longer than that but built in two sections for stuffing into my tiny jellybean if a car. Nothing fancy, just duct tape to reinforce the edges and a wrap of blue tape to keep it together. Estes Mammoth, built on the field w/ 5 min.Bob Smith epoxy.