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→Range Safety Check
== Range Safety Check ==
== Range Safety Check ==
Is your paperwork in order?
Before you get cleared for launch, the RSO will inspect your rocket structures, motor certification, and dynamic properties. You should be prepared to answer any and all questions the RSO may have about your rocket. Remember -- the RSO has the final say on whether your rocket gets to launch or not, so it is in your best interest to prepare beforehand all the necessary paperwork, calculations, safety procedures, and proper assembly and convince the RSO you know what you are doing and your launch is unlikely to fail.
=== Administrative ===
*'''Is the flier over 18 years of age?''' If you are not over 18, you legally cannot launch mid or high power rockets. Sorry.
*'''Is the flier certified to the power level being flown?''' Not really an issue for L1's since you have no certification (yet) and will not be attempting to use any motors that require a certification, but if you are flying a motor that requires a high power certification later on, you '''must bring your NAR/TRA membership card''' indicating your current membership and certification level.
*'''Will the flight of the model rocket vehicle “bust” the launch site's FAA waiver?''' This is very important. You must be able to anticipate the altitude your rocket will fly to and be prepared to show simulation data if asked for it. For a single motor, you may be denied a launch if you expect to reach within 15% of the waiver height (15,000' for LUNAR and 16,800' for TCC). This won't be an issue for L1's, but you will certainly be asked what your rocket's expected apogee is, and you better be prepared to answer with an accurate model to back your number.
*'''Will the rocket penetrate cloud cover?
=== Motors ===
=== Motors ===
Is the motor certified, what is the motor type and average thrust? Is the delay time is approximate for rocket?
*'''Is the motor certified?'''
*'''What is the motor type and average thrust? Is the delay time is approximate for rocket?'''
*'''Is the igniter a low-current igniter?'''
Does your rocket motor have the ejection charge installed?
*'''Does your rocket motor have the ejection charge installed?'''
Is sufficient wadding/Kevlar installed?
*'''Is sufficient wadding/Kevlar installed?'''
What kind of motor retention system is installed?
*'''What kind of motor retention system is installed?'''
What prevents the motor from flying-through the rocket?
*'''What prevents the motor from flying-through the rocket?'''
=== Rocket Construction ===
=== Rocket Construction ===
*'''Is the rocket stable? Is the CG in front of the CP? Be able to identify both.'''
Is the nose cone fitted correctly?
*'''Is the nose cone fitted correctly?'''
Launch lugs and/or rail guides properly installed, positioned, and aligned?
*'''Launch lugs and/or rail guides properly installed, positioned, and aligned?'''
*'''Are the fins mounted parallel to the roll axis?'''
Is an appropriately-sized recovery system installed and attached?
*'''Is an appropriately-sized recovery system installed and attached?'''
Are there vent holes?
*'''Are there vent holes?'''
== Launch Pad Procedure ==
== Launch Pad Procedure ==