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Good afternoon,

My name is Mateo Soto, and I'm looking to get my Junior level one certification. I was wondering if anyone would be available to be my flier of record, or part of my certification team on the upcoming November 1st launch. I also wanted to know which specific motors would be available at the launch, or if I need to connect with someone beforehand to buy it.

Thank you!

Hi Mateo,

Make sure you read ALL the information concerning Jr. L1 certification on the NAR.org website.

https://nar.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=114127&module_id=668315

The information on the website will answer your questions.

This link will point you to information concerning the Jr. L1 exam.

https://nar.org/content.aspx?page_id=3030&club_id=114127

Here are some guidelines that CMASS is developing concerning HP certification. The webpage has not been officially released yet but there is a lot of useful information. https://cmass.org/L1CertAtCMASS

HP motors are not available at the field. You must be 18 years old to even touch a HP motor.

What experience do you have building and flying mid power rockets?

Why do you want to be Jr. L1 certified?

Have you used software such as Open Rocket to run simulations for your rocket?

Frank DeAngelo

I've built 2 mid power rockets before. One was with a kit, and the second I designed and built myself. I used Open Rocket to simulate both, so I have experience with the software.

The reason I want to be certified is just to try something new because I've had a lot of fun with the mid power rockets, and I'd love to get more involved with this hobby by building more advanced and powerful rockets.

Since I'm not allowed to handle the motors, is there anyone that could get one for me because I don't know anyone personally that has a level one certificate. Thank you for the help!

Hi Mateo,

Someone has to offer to be your flier of record. That person will purchase and handle a high power motor on your behalf. Have you flown your proposed certification rocket at a CMASS launch with a low power motor? Have you passed the Jr. L1 exam? I would suggest attending a CMASS Zoom meeting so that club members can get to know you. You could bring your rocket on a low power motor at a CMASS launch.

Keep in mind that it common for high power launches to be suspended at Amesbury if the wind is blowing toward the power lines.

Sounds great! I haven't flown the rocket I plan to get my certification with, but I have spare E class motors that I could bring to the next launch and test my rocket with, although it's a bit inconvenient since I would have to change the center of mass to make it stable.

I've already passed the Jr. L1 Exam and I'll print it along with the certification forms to bring to the launch. I'll definitely join the next Zoom meeting which I see is on November 3rd.

Again, thank you so much for the help!