If you fly A thru G, you don't need to belong to Tripoli or NAR to fly with NCR. I can't speak for Tripoli Colorado though - it depends on their bylaws so you'd better check their website.

As all events held by NCR and Tripoli Colorado are primarily high power events; belonging to Tripoli is a good idea if you have the slightest inclination to move into H and above. NAR, although sanctioning high power, still does not fully support high power the way that Tripoli does, which is fully focused on high power. NAR still retains its primary focus on low power and low power competition.

If your true focus is A thru G, you might be better off with CRASH, COSROCS or SCORE depending on where you live. Those clubs focus almost 100% on low and mid power model rocketry, though SCORE is definitely moving in the direction of a high power-focused club.

Warren

Thanks, Warren.

Thnaks for taking the time to respond.

I figured learning about my low powered rockets, while having you guys as a resource, would greatly insure my chances of success when i move to high power rockets. A picture is worth a thousand words, and i know how my brain works, slowly.

I pledge to give back to NCR and not just steal knowledge!!!!

Thanks

David

Just a kid in this 37 year old body, woot!

I'll try to be there for Saturday, to do a flight test of the 3-stage 38mm bird I'm getting ready for XPRS. I'll probably fly all 3 stages but only ignite 2 smaller motors to stay under the waiver. It will have more than 4 feet of motors installed in its full-up configuration.

Thanks, Warren.

Thnaks for taking the time to respond.

I figured learning about my low powered rockets, while having you guys as a resource, would greatly insure my chances of success when i move to high power rockets. A picture is worth a thousand words, and i know how my brain works, slowly.

I pledge to give back to NCR and not just steal knowledge!!!!

Thanks

David

Just a kid in this 37 year old body, woot!

You're more than welcome to fly any size rocket with us at Hartsel. The only stipulation is the one that applies to any club - to fly high power rockets, you must also be a member of one of the national organizations. Whether it's NAR or TRA is fine with us. We'll also happily certify you should you choose to do so.

Hope to see you there!

Dave

Hi everyone,

Is it Saturday, yet?

Ready for Hartsel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David

If you join NCR (Northern Colorado Rocketry) it is an independent club and that membership allows you to fly at their events. They also require that if you fly high power you be a member of either NAR or Tripoli (TRA). The main difference is the TRA has research days and you can fly commercial motors there, but only if you are a TRA member.

So you do have two organizations you belong to, NCR and either TRA or NAR. Now if you want you can also join Tripoli Colorado (TC) and fly with them.

Oh, and nothing is preventing you from joining TRA and NAR concurrently.

Edward