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