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I've received a question from a club in California about Wilson F/X compliance with California Regulations concerning launch systems. They are looking to purchase a wireless launch system. I was told that this is in the section of the CalPyro Handbook regulations for launching M motors and larger. I've attached the doc that they sent me. After I read thru the short 2-page pdf, I find that I have many questions.
1) Are these CA regulations real?
2) Do clubs in CA need a licensed pyrotechnic operator to fly M+ motors?
3) What is meant by "firing code reduced to writing"?
4) Must all rockets with electronic deployment charges in CA now have remote arming/disarming capabilities?
5) Who approves designs for launch systems to be used in launching rockets in California?
6) Are clubs in California who already have launch systems in use, responsible to have their launch systems retrofitted to meet these new regulations?
Wilson F/X launch systems have been being used for years in California and I've got more CA clubs asking about purchasing launch systems. But this isn't going to just affect WFX. Its going to affect every manufacturer of HP launch systems and every club that flies HP in California.
I'm 1900 miles away and am looking for some local direction.
Brad, the "Rocket Rev.," Wilson
Wilson F/X Digital Control Systems
ps: I received this a couple of days ago and I only wish that this was an April Fools Joke.
1) Are these CA regulations real?
2) Do clubs in CA need a licensed pyrotechnic operator to fly M+ motors?
3) What is meant by "firing code reduced to writing"?
4) Must all rockets with electronic deployment charges in CA now have remote arming/disarming capabilities?
5) Who approves designs for launch systems to be used in launching rockets in California?
6) Are clubs in California who already have launch systems in use, responsible to have their launch systems retrofitted to meet these new regulations?
Wilson F/X launch systems have been being used for years in California and I've got more CA clubs asking about purchasing launch systems. But this isn't going to just affect WFX. Its going to affect every manufacturer of HP launch systems and every club that flies HP in California.
I'm 1900 miles away and am looking for some local direction.
Brad, the "Rocket Rev.," Wilson
Wilson F/X Digital Control Systems
ps: I received this a couple of days ago and I only wish that this was an April Fools Joke.