NAR Rocket Safety

Is gluing the nose cone onto the rocket permissible in the NAR safety code?

Yes

Why does the NAR Safety Code say not to retrieve rockets from power lines?

You could get electrocuted. You could fall down and get hurt. Trick Question: The safety code does not give a reason.

For "C" size rocket motors, what is the closest you can be to the launch pad when launching a rocket?

15 feet.

What is the maximum launch angle permissible in the NAR Safety Code?

30 degrees from verticle

What is the NAR safety code?

A set of common-sense guidelines to prevent injury and accidents when launching model rockets.

Why shouldn't you use metal for nose cones, body tubes and fins?

Because metal makes the rocket heavier and increases the potential of piecing objects it might strike should the launch take an unplanned course.

Are home-made engines permissible in the NAR Safety Code?

No

When is it permissible to use a match and a fuse to ignite a rocket engine?

It is never permissible.

Why should you always follow the NAR Safety Code?

It minimizes the chances of accidents occurring, keeping you safer. By following the safety code, we demonstrate to government officials that we aren't terrorists, or out-of-control lunatics. They don't need to outlaw rocketry because it is done in a respectful and sane manner. It helps keep insurance rates down for both consumers and manufacturers. This in turn keeps the costs of motors down.

Are "shoulder mounted" launch tubes (like a bazooka or stinger missile launcher) permissible in the NAR Safety Code?

No

Are fire-crackers stuffed into a model rocket permissible in the NAR Safety Code?

No

What is the minimum length for the launch rod?

The NAR safety code does not say. Long enough for the rocket to reach a speed sufficient for the fins to provide aerodynamic stability before the model leaves the launch rod. Typically this is around 35-40 miles per hour.

What is the purpose of the blast deflector?

To provide something solid for the rocket to push against so it can rise up into the air.

What is the purpose of the launch lugs?

To slip over the launch rod, which guides the rocket until it reaches a stabilizing flight speed?

Why shouldn't you launch rockets into clouds?

You could trigger cloud-to-ground lightning. You lose site of the rocket, and then you don't know where it came down. You can't see aircraft flying above or in the clouds, and you could pose a hazard to those within the aircraft..