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Question A3
What is the maximum launch weight allowable for a rocket which does not require a FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A. 1 pound (453 grams)
B. 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)
C. 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
D. 4 ounces (113 grams)

Question A4
What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not require a FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A. 1 pound (453 grams)
B. 4.4 ounces (125 grams)
C. 4 ounces (113 grams)
D. 3.3 pounds (1500 grams)

Question A5
Which of the following is a requirement for High Power Rocket Motor User Certification [Note: Excludes NAR Jr. HPR Participation Program]:
A. The ability to understand written English instructions
B. A minimum of 18 years of age
C. A citizen of the United States of America
D. No felony convictions

Question A6
What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a high power rocket per NFPA 1127?
A. 40,960 Newton-seconds
B. There is no impulse limit provided the altitude requirements listed in the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) are not exceeded
C. 81,920 Newton-seconds
D. 20,480 Newton-seconds

Question A11
A launch site is defined as containing areas for which of the following activities?
A. Launching
B. Recovery
C. Parking
D. All of the above

Question A15
You are attending a launch where the sky is almost completely obscured by clouds at 5,000 feet except for a ~1,000 foot wide "hole" directly over the launch pads. Is it okay to launch a High Power Rocket to 6,000 feet if there’s a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) granting Class 2 flights up to 8,000 feet?
A. Yes, as long as the High Power Rocket stays within the cloud opening
B. No, the five-tenths coverage and horizontal visibility limitations apply
C. Yes, as long as the RSO approves the launch and the COA is active
D. Both "A" and "B" above.

Question A17
Which of the following (hypothetical) rocket motors is NOT a High Power Rocket Motor?
A. An F90 with 40 grams of propellant
B. An H60 with 62 grams of propellant
C. A G35 with 66 grams of propellant
D. All of the above are High Power Rocket Motors

Question A18
What information does FAA FAR 101.29(a) require you to provide when filing for FAA Launch Authorization?
A. Estimated number of rockets and type of propulsion (liquid or solid), fuel(s) and oxidizer(s)
B. Description of the launcher(s) planned to be used, including any airborne platform(s) and description of recovery system
C. Highest altitude, above ground level, expected to be reached, launch site latitude, longitude, and elevation, and any additional safety procedures that will be followed
D. All of the above

Question A19
Which of the following are operating limitations for Class 2 High Power Rockets per the FAA's FAR 101 Regulations?
A. At any altitude where clouds or obscuring phenomena of more than five-tenths coverage prevails
B. At any altitude where the horizontal visibility is less than five miles
C. Into any cloud
D. All of the above

Question A20
According to NFPA 1127, a High Power Rocket shall only be launched if:
A. It contains any combination of motors having 40,960 Newton-secondsof total impulse or less
B. It contains a recovery system that is designed to return all parts to the ground intact and at a landing speed which the rocket does not present a hazard
C. It utilizes an electronically actuated recovery system as either a primary or backup deployment method if the installed total impulse is greater than 2560 Newton-seconds
D. All of the above

Question B4
What are the units of measurement for the "100" in the motor designation H100-5?
A. Newtons
B. Newtons per second
C. feet per second
D. Newton-seconds

Question B5
What is the maximum total impulse for a "J" rocket motor?
A. 320.00 Newton-seconds
B. 640.00 Newton-seconds
C. 1280.00 Newton-seconds
D. 2560.00 Newton-seconds

Question B6
Assuming that each motor has the full allowable impulse, how many "H" motors have the same total impulse as a single "J" motor?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 4

Question C3
The minimum launch site dimension for your field is 1500 feet. Assuming no public highways or occupied buildings in the area, what is the minimum distance between the launch site boundary and the launcher for a 320 Newton-second motor?
A. 320 feet
B. 750 feet
C. The launcher may be located anywhere on the launch site to compensate for wind
D. 100 feet

Question C11
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing a single "I" motor?
A. 50 feet
B. 75 feet
C. 100 feet
D. 200 feet

Question C12
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing three (3) "H" motors?
A. 100 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 200 feet

Question C13
What is the minimum safe distance from a high power rocket containing two (2) "K" motors?
A. 50 feet
B. 100 feet
C. 300 feet
D. 500 feet

Question C15
In the event of a misfire how long should you wait before approaching the launch pad?
A. 15 seconds
B. As soon as signs of smoke are gone
C. 5 minutes
D. 60 seconds

Question C19
Which of the following is the preferred method for attaching fins to a high power rocket?
A. "Though the wall" mounting
B. All fin mounting methods are all equally strong; it does not matter
C. "Wedge" mount
D. Tube surface mounting

Question C20
Which of the following adhesives should not be used on rubber (or elastic) shock cord components?
A. Slow-curing epoxy adhesives
B. White "Elmer's" glue
C. Aliphatic resin-based (yellow) glues
D. Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue)

Question C25
When clustering combinations of black powder and composite motors, which type of rocket motor should be ignited first?
A. Clusters should never mix composite and black powder motors
B. Black powder rocket motors should be ignited first
C. It does not matter which motors are ignited first
D. Composite rocket motors should be ignited first

Question C27
If individual igniters are used for igniting a clustered model's motors, which of the following statements is typically true:
A. The launch control must use a car battery as a power source
B. The launch control must provide higher voltage to ignite the additional igniters
C. The launch control must provide additional current to ignite the additional igniters
D. The launch control must have an audible as well as visual indication of igniter continuity.

Question C30
Which of the following safety hazards may be associated with hybrid rocket motors?
A. Low temperatures (frostbite)
B. Corrosive materials
C. High pressure gas
D. High pressure gas, low temperatures (frostbite)

Question C31
The range safety officer says that your model is unsafe to fly. Who has the authority to overturn this ruling:
A. The individual who "checked-in" the model
B. The safety monitor's (RSO) decision cannot be overturned by anyone
C. Three certified high power fliers who agree the model is safe
D. The Launch Control Officer (LCO)

Question C33
Which of the following individuals has the final authority in permitting a high power rocket to fly?
A. The range safety officer (RSO)
B. The rocket owner
C. The launch control officer (LCO)
D. The check-in officer

Question C34
Which of the following individuals has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the rocket was built in a safe manner?
A. The launch control officer (LCO)
B. The safety monitor (range safety officer or RSO)
C. The rocket owner/builder
D. All of the above

Question C36
Your rocket was returned from its flight with "zipper" damage where the shock cord tore through the model. What is the most likely cause:
A. Parachute ejection occurred too soon after motor burnout
B. Parachute ejection occurred too late after apogee
C. Parachute ejection occurred at apogee on a vertical flight
D. Both "A" and "B"

Question C38
What is the distance around a launcher for a "J" powered model that must be cleared of easy to burn material, assuming the motor isn't "sparky?"
A. 50 feet
B. 30 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 10 feet

Question C39
What is the distance around a launcher for a rocket using a 3-motor cluster of J motors that must be cleared of easy to burn material, assuming the motors aren't "sparky?"
A. 30 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 75 feet
D. 50 feet

Question C41
What is "titanium sponge?"
A. A substitute for ejection wadding
B. A lightweight material used in nose cones on supersonic rockets
C. An effective cleaning tool for high power rocket motor casings
D. An ingredient used in some rocket motors that causes them to eject sparks in the exhaust

Question C45
You have an excellent flying field, except that when the winds are from the northwest at over 10 mph, rockets often drift into neighboring fields where you don't have permission to fly. Your alternatives include:
A. Limit flights to lower altitudes so rockets stay on the field
B. Move the launch pad closer to the NW edge of the field, provided there are no roads or houses within 1500 feet
C. Don't fly on days with problematic winds
D. All of the above

Question C47
What equipment is required at launch sites?
A. Fire suppression devices and First aid kits
B. Fire Suppression devices such as fire extinguishers
C. First aid kits
D. Fire suppression devices, First aid kits, and a way of communicating with everyone on the launch site

Question C49
Your high-power rocket lands in a power line. Which of the following is true?
A. You can retrieve it if you have a non-conductive tool, such as a "hot-stick"
B. You must leave it alone and you must call the power company
C. You can retrieve it if part of it is already on the ground
D. You can retrieve it if the power line is on a wooden (not metal) pole

Question C50
Your field is 1500 x 1500 feet, and your FAA waiver is 3000 feet AGL. If you use parachutes sized to bring your rocket down at 20 feet per second, what is the maximum wind you can fly in for rockets that fly to the waiver altitude?
A. You can fly at 15 mph, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field, tilt into the wind and the rocket flies vertically
B. You are limited only by the HPR maximum wind of 20 miles per hour
C. This field can only be used in calm winds for flights to the waiver altitude
D. You can fly in winds up to about 6 miles an hour, if you have the pads at the upwind edge of the field

Question C52
According to NFPA 1127, which of the following are prohibited activities for participants prepping or launching high power rockets and for spectators in the prepping areas?
A. Consumption of alcohol
B. Use of medication that could affect judgment, movement, or stability
C. Both "A" and "B" above
D. None of the above

Question C56
An electronically actuated recovery system, as either a primary or backup deployment method, is required if the installed total impulse exceeds:
A. 1280 N-sec
B. 2560 N-sec
C. 5120 N-sec
D. 10240 N-sec

Question C57
Twisted wire pairs in rocket wiring are considered good practice because:
A. It resists electromagnetic interference from internal and external sources
B. It reduces strain on solder joints
C. It reduces resistance in wire bundles
D. It improves the routing of wire bundles

Question D3
Rocket stability can be estimated by:
A. Determining the relative positions of the center of pressure and center of gravity
B. Stability cannot be estimated before a test flight.
C. Center of pressure "Barrowman" equations
D. "Cardboard cutout" method

Question D4
A rocket's center of pressure can be estimated by:
A. The "Barrowman" method
B. Finding the point where the model balances
C. "Cardboard cutout" method
D. Both "A" and "C" above

Question D5
An unstable rocket can usually be made more stable by:
A. Using a larger, heavier rocket motor
B. Using a shorter nosecone
C. Increasing the size of the aft fins
D. Increasing the rocket diameter

Question E1
What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
A. 1 furlong per fortnight
B. Mach 1
C. c
D. African or European?