Rocketry Planet

In response to member question, NAR Standards & Testing wish to make clear the position of the National Association of Rocketry's position on reloadable rocket motors and G class motors:

1. Reloadable motors with metallic casings with 0 - 160Ns total impulse are considered by the NAR to be "Model Rocket" motors, independent of what other regulatory bodies may say.  (The NAR is a standards and certifying body).  As such, reloadable motors are eligible for contest certification.  NAR members are still obligated to follow federal, state, and local rules in using these motors.

2. G class motors (motors with 80Ns - 160Ns of total impulse) are similarly considered to be "Model Rocket" motors by the NAR.

Jim Cook, Secretary for
NAR Standards & Testing
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Jack Kane, Chairman