NAR Safety Code

What does NAR stand for?

“NAR” stands for “the National Association of Rocketry”.

What do you think are the top 3 safety rules we must keep in mind

for our launch?

1.   Launch Safety: I will use a countdown before launch, and will ensure that everyone is paying attention and is a safe distance of at least 15 feet away when I launch rockets with D motors or smaller, and 30 feet when I launch larger rockets. If I am uncertain about the safety or stability of an untested rocket, I will check the stability before flight and will fly it only after warning spectators and clearing them away to a safe distance.

2.   Flight Safety: I will not launch my rocket at targets, into clouds, or near airplanes, and will not put any flammable or explosive payload in my rocket.

3.   Launch Site: I will launch my rocket outdoors, in an open area at least as large as shown in the accompanying table, and in safe weather conditions with wind speeds no greater than 20 miles per hour. I will ensure that there is no dry grass close to the launch pad, and that the launch site does not present risk of grass fires.

Describe the limits on the construction of a model rocket in your

own words.

The rocket should not weigh more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces) at liftoff.

It will not hold more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant or 320 N-sec of total impulse.