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Welcome to our website. This site will be used to document our various adventures and experiments with  rocketry and related endevours.

NARTREK

Join us as we progress through the NARTREK levels.


Nartrek Gold Achievement

The individual sections required for this level were completed on the following dates, with the following rockets, motors, and, where applicable, times.

In Progress….

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Nartrek Silver Achievement

The individual sections required for this level were completed on the following dates, with the following rockets, motors, and, where applicable, times.

#1 – May 6, 2017 – Estes Super Alpha – Estes C6-5 – Carrying camera and altimeter

#2 – April 29, 2017 – Estes Baby Bertha – Estes A8-3

#3 – May 29, 2017 – Turnup Boost/Glider with Pop pod – Estes A8-3 – 40 – 40 seconds

#4 – May 21, 2017 – Estes Nike Smoke – Estes C6-5

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Nartrek Bronze Achievement

The individual sections required for this level were completed on the following dates, with the following rockets, motors, and, where applicable, times.

#1 – August 1, 2016 – Estes Hornet – Estes B6-4 – 64.59 Seconds

#2 – August 1, 2016 – FlisKits Midnight Express – Estes B6-4 -31.3 Seconds

#3 – August 6, 2016 – Estes CC Express with Booster – Estes C11-0 & Estes D12-5

#4 – August 6, 2016 – Estes CC Express with Booster – Estes C11-0 & Estes D12-5

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For more information on NARTEK, please see this link.

 

NAR High Power Certification

This area will document our progression through the NAR High Power Certification levels.


 

HPR Level 2 Certification

NAR HPR Level 1 Certification

Successful flight October 7, 2017 using a Wildman Darkstar Jr with an Aerotech J-270W-14A motor.

Flight reached 6221 feet apogee in 15.35 seconds with an average acceleration of 12.96G.

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HPR Level 1 Certification

NAR HPR Level 1 Certification

Successful flight June 24, 2017 using a Wildman Darkstar Jr with an Aerotech H-283W motor.

Flight reached 1112 feet apogee in 8.6 seconds with an average acceleration of 6.24G.

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A breakdown of the various levels, and links to supporting documents from the NAR website, are listed below.

HPR Level 1 Certification

HPR Level 1 Certification allows the purchase and use of H and I impulse class motors, both solid and hybrid. Certain F and G motors require Level 1 certification for purchase and use, This includes: hybrid motors, motors designed to emit sparks, motors that exceed 80 Newtons average thrust, motors containing 125 or more grams of propellant, or are in rockets weighing more than 1500 grams.

HPR Level 1 Certification Procedure

HPR Level 1 High Power Certification Application

HPR Level 2 Certification

HPR Level 2 Certification allows the purchase and use of J, K, and L impulse class motors.

HPR Level 2 Certification Procedure

HPR Level 2 High Power Certification Application

HPR Level 2 Written Exam Study Guide

HPR Level 2 On-Line Practice tests: Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E

HPR Level 3 Certification

HPR Level 3 Certification allows the purchase and use of M, N, and O impulse class motors.

HPR Level 3 Certification Procedure

HPR Level 3 High Power Certification Application

 

Projects & Updates


July 24, 2016 Launch

Having taken a year off to pursue other interests, we are getting back to the rockets, and are starting to get a bit more serious! Having recently joined National Association of Rocketry, and with plans to pursue a High Power Certification in the near future, the latest launch involved one of the largest 29mm reloadable …

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June 15, 2014 Launch

After spending a few hours launching the T-Bolt air rocket, the weather improved to the point it looked like it might be suitable for launching our Payloader II with its included Lego astronaut. The first try didn’t go so well with the Estes C6-5 motor ignigting without issue but the rocket failed to leave the …

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June 11, 2014 Launch

After being without any rocket motors for a few months, we got a few packs to try out some of the small rockets. Iain helped load the motors and ignitors in the rockets and then used his Estes mini-launch pad and controller to send the rockets flying. Both rockets launched without issue and were successful …

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June 8, 2014 Launch

After a long delay, we had a perfect day for a launch and decided to send the Estes D-Region Tomahawk up for the first time! This rocket has been in the building phase for a few months do to a delay in the painting process, but it was complete enough to have a first launch. …

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Launch 1/20/2014

After completing a simple Estes Eliminator kit (modifying it with rail buttons rather than the standard tube guides) and purchasing some E9-6 motors, I was finally able to test my new rail launch pad. The pad is made using a Rockwell JawStand for the base. This gives an adjustable head to tilt the rail if …

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1st Flights of 2014

As the day dawned bright, sunny, and with just a slight breeze, it seemed the perfect time to launch some of Iain’s new rockets. At 25 degrees, it was brisk, but not freezing. A total of five rockets were launched with only one failed ignitor, which was easily replaced. All rockets were recovered without damage, …

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2nd Test Flight

This test flight incorporated the 808 Car Key Camera to document the flight, along with the first use of the full MRLC system controller and ignition system prototypes. The launch was a success and the rocket and camera were recovered without damage.

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