Certification 1 & 2 Guideline

High Power Certification Process (Level 1 & Level 2)

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All Level 3 certifications require the presence of your TRA TAPS or NAR L3CC.

 

Tripoli Houston provides a structured, safety focused process for completing Level 1 and Level 2 high power certifications. The steps below outline what candidates should expect during a certification attempt at our launch site.

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Arrival and Check

Certification candidates must report to the south end of the runway at 9:00 AM. The TRA Prefect or NAR Section Leader will typically be located at the Registration/RSO/LCO canopy. Introduce yourself and present your certification paperwork and launch card, completed as thoroughly as possible. The Prefect/Section Leader will assist you with any remaining sections.

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Pre Flight Review

Candidates should be prepared to discuss the following with the Prefect/Section Leader:

•Construction of the rocket

•Selected motor and expected altitude

•Recovery system and deployment method

 

•Considerations related to the launch site and conditions Level 2 Written Exam If you are attempting a Level 2 certification, be prepared to take the written exam on site unless you have completed it previously.

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•If the exam was taken online or elsewhere, the test results section of the certification form must be completed, dated, and signed by the Prefect/Section Leader who administered and scored the exam.

 

•If your Level 2 flight attempt is unsuccessful, the flight result section must remain blank and unsigned.

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Rocket Inspection and Flight Preparation

Once your rocket is fully prepared for flight, bring both the rocket and your paperwork to the Prefect/Section Leader for inspection. They will evaluate the rocket for flight worthiness in accordance with RSO and site requirements. A Prefect, NAR Section Leader, or Pad Leader will accompany you to the launch pad to assist with loading and preparing the rocket for launch. You must be present during the launch of your rocket in case questions arise regarding your vehicle or flight parameters.

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Post Flight Procedures

After your rocket has safely returned to the ground, you will be cleared to retrieve it. Return the recovered rocket to the Prefect/Section Leader for post flight inspection. If the rocket is in acceptable condition and all certification requirements have been met, the Prefect/Section Leader will complete the certification documentation.

 

Submission of Certification Paperwork

The Prefect or NAR Section Leader will submit the completed certification paperwork to the appropriate national association (TRA or NAR) for processing.