Rocket gliders
 

I was wondering would this break the rules if so can I get permits and how much will they cost

RE: Rocket gliders
 

Nice troll---
Not much info here. What is it you want to do?

There are plans for several rocket-boost RC airplanes. Nothing wrong with them at all.

Firing rockets from you airplane might cost your dad a few thousands of $$ if you cause damage, since that would kick-in an exclusion from AMA insurance. The local AMA club would probably kick you off their field if you launched from an airborn airplane.

If you start a big fire, you could be liable for the put-out cost in most States.

RE: Rocket gliders
 

But the way I read the rules if they are RC (controlled in flight) rockets you can fire them from a plane, just like you can drop an RC rocket plane off of a mother plane

RE: Rocket gliders
 

from a ground launch

RE: Rocket gliders
 

I think I said Rocket Boost RC is OK--but check with the local club. They may have other ideas.

I also said Firing Rockets from your RC could trigger an exclusion. Didn't say anything about dropping.

RE: Rocket gliders
 

Several years ago, Bob Parks designed and kitted some very successful rocket powered gliders. Dunno if they are still available.

Gordon

RE: Rocket gliders
 

Let me try again.

I believe you can FIRE a rocket off of an RC plane, if the rocket is under independant RC control. Cause under this definition it is an RC plane that is rocket powered and that is OK in the rules.



As to the original question..

There are many rules restrictions of model rockets especially in the west, so you will need to find a place that is suitable to fly. So a specific location might need a permit, but in general you do not need one. THe AMA offers pretty good insurance that is cheap, 58 bucks per year for 2.5 million. BTW there are limits to the size of the motor allowed under AMA rules.

RE: Rocket gliders
 

The AMA Safety Code, General Rule #7 addresses rocket powered models.

The National Model Rocketry Safety Code is here: http://www.nar.org/NARmrsc.html

If you still have questions after reading them, Carl Maroney,AMA Special Services, at AMA headquarters is your best source of answers.

RE: Rocket gliders
 

Depends on the design. Dumas, Cox, Estes, Edmunds Scientific are some manufacturers that make ARF rocket gliders. These fire off like a standard rocket and then you fly them down like a normal glider. As long as they are powered by a commercial class C engine, normal AMA rules apply. However, because they do require a standard launch platform, some clubs may not be equiped or experienced to handle these types of gliders and may not let you fly them unless you have some experience.

Being in California, you should have access to a number of NAR and Tripoli clubs in the area. These are the guys you want to talk with. They have a membership system like AMA, and also can hook you up with clubs that will assist you in training, and if you really want to get into the hi-tech stuff, get you the proper certifications.

Scott

RE: Rocket gliders
 

cox and estes is the same company

RE: Rocket gliders
 

PM me with your e-mail addy. I think I have a PDF you would like to have.:D