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I have both if you need to look at them.970-290-9057

Go to the NFPA site, search for 1127 or other code.Go to the specific page for that document, then at the bottom, there is a link to “View the 2008 edition of this document”.I tried pasting a link, but it…   Read more»

Like Mike saidJust keep going over the questions till you have them memerized.I too learne best by a general basic knowledge but in this case, its the easiest way.Scotte

I couldn’t find the free to look at stuff. Any idea where it is on their page?I’m a bit over zealous I guess. I read the whole HAM book then started taking the practice exams. I got a 100 on…   Read more»

You can view NFPA documents for free on their site, just not download them.Ken

So when someone in the club wants to do a L2, do they just memorize those test questions?GregWell, it works for me. If you run through the computerized practice tests from Tripoli and NAR over and over until you get…   Read more»

So when someone in the club wants to do a L2, do they just memorize those test questions?Seems to be a snafu in the process to me. I have a few Govt certs and various others have never seen a…   Read more»

I’m afraid that is a problem for the entire hobby. TRA and NAR include the 1127 doc in their rules by reference, but they are not available except for purchase from NFPA. As I recall, they are quite pricey too….   Read more»

Yes John. Single shot – one try – declared to the LCO before the button is pushed.W

Thanks John, I think I have the skill but my rockets going straight up and all the way up hasn’t been going well, we shall see. And on what John said yes, one shot and one shot only.

Kyle, you absolutely have the skills to take some of these records – I mean that sincerely.Warren – one final clarification – per the other threads, this remains a *SINGLE* shot sweepstakes, correct? You splatter, you lose it, you shred…   Read more»

I hope to be flying Forward On To Dawn on a J-350 and later the J record, I think beating John in altitude would complete my life wishes

This is several new rules… though ones I think no one would have any argument with:- Entry is open all year.- Fliers will complete 2 flight cards, one to be turned in to the LCO which will NOT report the…   Read more»

If a flyer pipes up, he is only hurting his chances at winning. If I were lucky enough to have an astounding flight that had serious bragging rights, the more people I told, the fewer would enter. It would be…   Read more»

Simple enough – make disclosure grounds for disqualification

I like that idea John. It leaves the altitudes secret until the annual meeting – possibly a better solution than cutting off entry. The crux is getting flyers to keep their altitudes a secret.W

One way to add a little drama and still have fresh players coming in after the first flight is to NOT publicly announce the altitude of an SSS or SSSS boost. Participants could fly, have the LCO witness the altitude,…   Read more»

I’ll go in for the SSS. A lack of a deadline on entering that, plus plenty of other projects is why I haven’t entered already.

Ah – I misunderstood. Usually when people refer to a “dart”, they mean a boosted dart – a two stage design with no motor in the upper stage. Extremely high altitudes can be acheived this way – for instance the…   Read more»

Scott,I think Warren is referring to a Boosted Dart where a smaller and less “draggy” upper section seperates from the main body tube upon motor burnout and coasts to a higher altitude. The larger motor section comes down separately.As he…   Read more»