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Certification for high power rocketry consists of three progressive levels:
- Level 1 allows the purchase and use of H and I impulse class motors; solid and hybrid. Certain F and G motors may also require Level 1 certification for purchase and use.
- Level 2 allows the purchase and use of J, K, and L impulse class motors; solid and hybrid.
- Level 3 allows the purchase and use of M, N, and O impulse class rocket motors; solid and hybrid.
NAR High Power Certifications:
Blair Cutting
| Apr. 18, 2008 | Price, MD | Pose with Dad | Up on a H180-W |
| Certification Type | Level 1 (Jr.) |
| Rocket Type | Public Missiles Limited |
| Rocket Name | Small Endeavour |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H180-W |
| Altitude | Unknown |
Eric Fadley
| Jul. 7, 2001 | Nike Park, VA | Can't wait for launch | A little weather cocked | Relieved and happy |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | PML Small Endeavour |
| Rocket Name | Blazing Royal |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H180-W |
| Altitude | 2,496' |
Steve Laird
| May 19, 2007 | Fentress Field | Up on a H128W |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | LOC Precision |
| Rocket Name | Phantom |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H128W |
| Altitude | Unknown |
Rick Johnson
| Apr. 5, 2008 | Fentress Field | Motor construction phase | Ready to go | Up on a H |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | |
| Rocket Name | Patriot |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H |
| Altitude | Unknown |
Randy Regan
| Oct. 4, 2008 | Fentress Field | Ready to go | Red Lines are hard to catch | Rough recovery but happy |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | PML Pit Bull |
| Rocket Name | AGM-256 |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H148-R |
| Altitude | Unknown |
Bill Pleban
| Oct. 4, 2008 | Fentress Field | Putting the motor together | Hooking up the leads | Up on a good flight |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | PML |
| Rocket Name | Tethys |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H128-W |
| Altitude | ~1,000' |
Brian Heywood
| Apr. 17, 2010 | Price, MD. Red Glare VIII | Lift off! |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | 2.6" scratch built |
| Rocket Name | Phoenix Rising |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | H123-W |
| Altitude | ~1,850' |
Nick DeBrita
| Apr. 17, 2010 | Price, MD. Red Glare VIII | Don't Blink |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | Wildman |
| Rocket Name | Drago |
| Motor Manufacture | Cesaroni |
| Motor Type | H133 |
| Altitude | ~2,500 |
Brian Fisher
| Jun. 5, 2010 | Fentress Field | Up on a Pro29 H170B |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | |
| Rocket Name | |
| Motor Manufacture | Cesaroni |
| Motor Type | H170B |
| Altitude |
Joe Zawodny
| Nov. 6, 2010 | Fentress Field | Receiving Level 1 pin from Trip Barber and Ken Cameron |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | Scratch built |
| Rocket Name | BDR 4.0 |
| Motor Manufacture | |
| Motor Type | H90 |
| Altitude |
Pat Harden
| Nov. 20, 2010 | Fentress Field | Receiving Level 1 pin |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | |
| Rocket Name | Mini-Magg |
| Motor Manufacture | H |
| Motor Type | |
| Altitude |
Tom Devlin
| ?, 2011 | Fentress Field |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | ? |
| Rocket Name | ? |
| Motor Manufacture | ? |
| Motor Type | ? |
| Altitude | ? |
Bryce Shoup
| Jun. 4, 2011 | Fentress Field |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | ? |
| Rocket Name | ? |
| Motor Manufacture | H |
| Motor Type | ? |
| Altitude | ? |
John Hammonds
| ?, 2011 | Fentress Field |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | ? |
| Rocket Name | Z75 |
| Motor Manufacture | I195 |
| Motor Type | Aerotech |
| Altitude | ? |
Doug Lucy
| ?, 2011 | Fentress Field | Receiving Level 1 pin |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | ? |
| Rocket Name | Thunder Child |
| Motor Manufacture | H220 |
| Motor Type | ? |
| Altitude | 1,830' |
David Portner
| Sep. , 2011 | Fentress Field |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | ? |
| Rocket Name | ? |
| Motor Manufacture | ? |
| Motor Type | ? |
| Altitude | ?' |
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Phill Ash
| Nov. 19, 2011 | Red Glare XI, Price, MD | Receiving Level 1 pin |
| Certification Type | Level 1 |
| Rocket Type | ? |
| Rocket Name | ? |
| Motor Manufacture | ? |
| Motor Type | ? |
| Altitude | ?' |
Level 2 Certificates
Eric Fadley
| May 27, 2002 | Whitakers, NC | Decals still setting | Nervous before launch | Up on J350 |
| Certification Type | Level 2 |
| Rocket Type | Scratch built |
| Rocket Name | 4" Der Red Max |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | J350-W |
| Altitude | 2,816' |
Steve Laird
| Aug. 4, 2007 | Fentress Field | Up on a J420R | Under chute |
| Certification Type | Level 2 |
| Rocket Type | Loc Precision |
| Rocket Name | Hyper-LOC |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | J420-R |
| Altitude | 4,365' |
Bill Pleban
Apr. 19, 2009
Red Glare 6, Price, MD
Bill and his rocket
Safe recovery
View back - A long walk
Certification Type
Level 2
Rocket Type
Modified PML Tethys
Rocket Name
Long Knife Salute
Motor Manufacture
Aerotech
Motor Type
J350W
Altitude
2,700'
Randy Regan
| Jul 4, 2009 | LDRS 28, Potter, NY | Motor build | Up on J460T | Good flight and recovery |
| Certification Type | Level 2 |
| Rocket Type | Modified G3 |
| Rocket Name | Born on the 4th of July |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | J460T |
| Altitude | 2,608' |
Arnold Young
Mar. 20, 2010
Fentress
Getting ready
Ready for
launch
Good flight
Certification Type
Level 2
Rocket Type
Scratch built
Rocket Name
Equinox
Motor Manufacture
Loki
Motor Type
J320 Red
Altitude
3,330' expected
Nick DeBrita
May 15, 2010
Fentress Field
Building the
motor
Ready to launch
Lift off!
Recovery
Very close to pad
Certification Type
Level 2
Rocket Type
Performance Rocketry
Rocket Name
Modified G3 with a
camera
Motor Manufacture
Aerotech
Motor Type
J315R
Altitude
3,405'
Joe Vanlandingham
| Nov. 20, 2010 | Fentress Field | On the pad | Finishing paperwork | Receiving Level 2 pin |
| Certification Type | Level 2 |
| Rocket Type | |
| Rocket Name | I-Roc |
| Motor Manufacture | |
| Motor Type | J350 |
| Altitude |
Joe Zawodny
| Nov. 20, 2010 | Fentress Field | Building the motor | Launch with Mach Diamonds! | Receiving Level 2 pin |
| Certification Type | Level 2 |
| Rocket Type | Scratch built |
| Rocket Name | BDR 4.0 |
| Motor Manufacture | Cesaroni |
| Motor Type | J285 |
| Altitude | 3,010' |
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Pat Harden
| Jun. 4, 2011 | Fentress Field | Starting | Taking off | Receiving Level 2 pin |
| Certification Type | Level 2 |
| Rocket Type | LOC/Precision |
| Rocket Name | Minnie Magg |
| Motor Manufacture | Cesaroni |
| Motor Type | J285 |
| Altitude | ~3,100' |
Level 3 Certifications
Jeff Goldstein
| Apr. 18, 2008 | Price, MD | Sporting a M Mojave | Minor adjustments | Up on a M2030 |
| Certification Type | Level 3 |
| Rocket Type | Nike Smoke |
| Rocket Name | Nike Green Smoke |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | M2030-G |
| Altitude | 3,725' |
Skip Cutting
| Apr. 19, 2008 | Price, MD | Assembling the motor | Stopping for a photo op | Loading on the pad | Up on a Loki to 5,364' |
| Certification Type | Level 3 |
| Rocket Type | Performance Rocketry Mad Max 8 |
| Rocket Name | Money to Burn |
| Motor Manufacture | Loki |
| Motor Type | M2550 |
| Altitude | 5,364' |
Steve Laird
| Nov. 8, 2008 | Price, MD | Preparing the motor | Loading on the pad | Lift off | Certified |
| Certification Type | Level 3 |
| Rocket Type | Scratch built |
| Rocket Name | The Other Woman |
| Motor Manufacture | AMW |
| Motor Type | M2500-GG |
| Altitude | 7,098' |
Eric Fadley
| Apr. 19, 2009 | Red Glare VI, Price, MD | Assembly the motor | Setting up the electronics | Up on a Loki M1882-LW | Signed off |
| Certification Type | Level 3 |
| Rocket Type | Smokin' Rockets |
| Rocket Name | Der Big Red Max |
| Motor Manufacture | Loki |
| Motor Type | M1882-LW |
| Altitude | 6,782' |
Video links-
Nick's L3 Interview.MP4
Nick's L3 Flight.MP4 Flight
video from MDRA.wmv
Nick's L3 Landing.MP4
Nick DeBrita
Oct. 23, 2010
Red Glare 9, Price, MD
Final prep.
N motor!
On the rack and ready to go
Positioning on the rail
Final check
Launch!
Recovery
Certification Type
Level 3
Rocket Type
Wildman Rocketry
Rocket Name
Ultimate Wildman
Motor Manufacture
Cesaroni 98
Motor Type
N10,000 Vmax
Altitude
11,927'
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Video - Bill's Level 3.wmv
Bill Pleban
| Apr. 10, 2011 | Red Glare 10, Price, MD | Getting ready | Working with mentor | Finishing altimeter bay | Going to the pad | At the pad | Successful launch! | Recovery |
| Certification Type | Level 3 |
| Rocket Type | Scratch Built |
| Rocket Name | Purple Quest |
| Motor Manufacture | Aerotech |
| Motor Type | M1297W |
| Altitude | 4,966' |
Video Links - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCHMTStLe9g,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXJhWKKE8n0&feature=related
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Joe Zawodny
| Nov. 18, 2011 | Red Glare 11, Price, MD | Posing with Steve Eves after Level 3 |
| Certification Type | Level 3 |
| Rocket Type | Wildman |
| Rocket Name | Extreme Wildman |
| Motor Manufacture | Cesaroni |
| Motor Type | 75mm, 4-Grain, M2250 C-Star |
| Altitude | 13,250'; Max speed was Mach 1.2 |