SRDS-L1 Module 1 of 8:
Regulatory Basis of Amateur Rocketry
It may seem a bit of a drag to start your journey through high power rocketry with safety rules. However, it is the excellent safety record of the hobby, more than any single factor, that has allowed for its continued existence and autonomy since the 1950’s.
Even though the Jr. L1 HPR Level 1 Participation Program exam is only needed for the Jr. L1 program (i.e. for those between the ages of 14-17), the exam material is nonetheless the minimum standard of knowledge expected for anyone pursuing a L1.
Of the 25 exam questions, 15 are on safety and regulatory topics. The importance the NAR places on knowledge of the regulatory basis of the hobby is on display in how they chose to orient the exam.
The Minimum Distance Table from the NAR High Power Rocket Safety Codes. One of the many safety articles rocketeers require familiarity with.
The Assignment
Background
The assignment for this module is to answer all of the questions from Jr. L1-Section B and Jr. L1-Section C question pools. Instead of studying beforehand and answering the questions from memory, each question is going to tell you exactly where to look, and you are going to answer as you go.
The exercise is not about getting the right answer or worrying about points, but learning how to navigate the documents that are the cornerstone of the hobby, and understanding how the answers follow from what is expressed in those documents.
Read the following document, answer the questions via the google forms, and email any questions to inquiry@hla.nyc.
