FAA Waiver for KLOUDBusters launches
The waiver for KLOUDBusters launches is 50,000' AGL. Extended
altitude arrangements above 23,000' up to 50,000' must be made with prior approval
from the KLOUDBusters BOD. These approvals must be submitted at least 30 days in
advance of the launch. The form for KLOUDBusters BoD approvals may be found at
KLOUDBusters HiAlt Application (MS-Word Document).
FAA Class 3 Rockets
A Class 3 rocket is defined as any amateur rocket propelled by a motor (or motors)
totaling more than 40,960 Newton-seconds (a “P” motor or greater).
The KLOUDBusters prefecture holds a combined Class 2 and Class 3 Certificate of Authorization
(COA) of Waiver that covers all launch events and all Class 2 and Class 3 rockets
flown at the Nafziger Rocket Pasture. Class 3 projects planned for launch at our site must be
submitted at least 60 days in advance of the planned launch for evaluation and approval.
Rocket details for Class 3 projects may be submitted via the
KLOUDBusters Class 3 Project Submission Form (MS-Word Document) Class 3
flights at the Rocket Pasture do not require submission to the Tripoli C3RC.
Aluminum Rockets at Argonia
Rockets launched at Argonia may not be constructed of all aluminum or any other
metals. Aluminum fin cans or nose cones will be permitted only if required to ensure
structural integrity of the rocket during a high-performance launch. Absolutely
no aluminum airframes or fins attached directly to motor cases will be permitted
under any circumstances. Please contact
the KLOUDBusters prefect for further
details.
Multi-Stage Rules
KLOUDBusters has specific restrictions implemented for multi-stage rockets flown at Argonia.
Please refer to the KLOUDBusters Rules for Multi-Staged Rockets.
UAS (R/C Aircraft) Rules
For the KLOUDBusters rules regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (the R/C Rules), please refer to
the KLOUDBusters UAS Rules. This pertains to R/C airplanes,
drones, quad-copters, boosted gliders, etc. flown at the KLOUDBusters Rocket Pasture.
Other important reminders:
- All KLOUDBusters are conducted under the Tripoli Rocketry Association Research Safety Code. All adult flyers must be TRA or NAR members.
- Youth flyers under 18 may launch 'G' impulse from the Model Rocket area.
- The waiver for all KLOUDBusters launches is 50,000' AGL. Flights planned to exceed 23,000' AGL require prior approval from the KLOUDBusters Prefect - application here. Contact the KloudBusters prefect for further details.
- Please bring proper ID and Certification information (TRA or NAR membership Card) to all launches.
- There are all popular sizes of launch rods and rails available. We have many 6' and 12' standard rails and a few rails for the large (BlackSky style) rail buttons. We do not currently have Unistrut rails, so if you require Unistrut, bring your own.
- Projects requiring Hypertek and other hybrid systems should contact Star Rocketry for advance planning of your launch.
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