A level 3 certification allows a member to purchase and fly rockets with M, N and O motors. Level 3 certification is a serious proposition and not taken lightly by the Tripoli Rocketry Association Inc.
Level 3 projects are typically large, heavy and complex. The procedures are quite formal and complete details are available further down this page. A brief overview of the level 3 certification follows.
A member must first document their level 3 project. Then send those documents to 2 of the members of the TAP (Technical Advisory Panel) for their approval. For a list of TAP members click on "
TAP MEMBERS."
The TAP members review the project and sign off on the members multi-part certification form IF THEY APPROVE. At least one pre-flight TAP member must physically inspect the project in a nearly complete state before being approved for flight. After 2 members of TAP have signed off on the multi-part certification form, the member can then attempt their level 3 flight. When attempting a level 3 flight, the multi-part form and the documentation submitted to TAP should be made available to the launch RSO. The RSO has final say as to whether the level 3 flight can occur at their launch. The flight must be witnessed by a member of TAP ONLY and only a TAP member can sign off on the flight granting level 3 certification status. It is the MEMBERS responsibility to send the signed multi-part form to headquarters.
When sending documents to the TAP member which you would like returned, please be sure to include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage affixed, or include sufficient money to cover the cost of returning the materials to you.