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Article #2089Re: Rocket powered R/C (Estes Astro Blaster)
From: kevin.w.mckiou
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 19:33
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 19:33
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In article <1993Jan8.174318.21042@adp.uucp> KEVINC@haven.adp.wisc.edu writes: >I thought you need a special license to use rocket engines of this size (past >"D"). Does anyone know if this is true? > >- kev - The motors to which I refered (F and G impulse) are classified as *model* rocket motors. They are generally available in most all states. There are exceptions where the state fire marshall has some concern (Calif recently) or where (I think) there are laws limiting the total impulse (Mass.). I am unaware of any limitation in Wis on use of *model* rocket motors. I think the Consumer Product Safety Comm recently came down with a ruling that G impulse motors must only be sold to people 18 yrs of age or older. Above G impulse you can still obtain the motors by joining the National Assoc of Rocketry or Tripoli and passing some certification tests. These orgs will then notify manufacturers of your successful certification and you will be able to purchase motors by "mail" or in person at certain events. Hope that helps. *Much* more information can be had (if you're interested) by posting a question to rec.models.rockets. Kevin
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Newsgroups: rec.models.rc Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!sparky!uunet!haven.umd.edu!darwin.sura.net!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!pacific.mps.ohio-state.edu!linac!att!cbnewse!mckiou From: mckiou@cbnewse.cb.att.com (kevin.w.mckiou) Subject: Re: Rocket powered R/C (Estes Astro Blaster) Organization: AT&T Distribution: usa Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 19:33:40 GMT Message-ID: <1993Jan8.193340.27731@cbnewse.cb.att.com> References: <1993Jan8.174318.21042@adp.uucp> Lines: 28