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- From: mckiou@cbnewse.cb.att.com (kevin.w.mckiou)
- Subject: Re: Rocket powered R/C (Estes Astro Blaster)
- Organization: AT&T
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- Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 19:33:40 GMT
- Message-ID: <1993Jan8.193340.27731@cbnewse.cb.att.com>
- References: <1993Jan8.174318.21042@adp.uucp>
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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
-