High-Power Rocketry Level II Part A
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A1) Which of the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards provides
a Code for High Power Rocketry?
A) NFPA 1122
B) NFPA 1124
C) NFPA 1125
D) NFPA 1127 - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "D". NFPA 1127 is the Code for
High Power Rocketry. NFPA 1122 is the Code for Model Rocketry; NFPA 1124 is the Code
for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks; NFPA 1125 is the Code for
the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors.
A2) What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A) Part 95
B) Part 97
C) Part 101
D) Part 125 - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "C". Rocket activity is codified in
Part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites, Amateur Rockets, Unmanned
Free Balloons, and Certain Model Aircraft.
A3) What is the maximum launch (flight-ready) weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1,500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "D".
Per Part 101.22(5), flight-ready rockets weighing no more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3
pounds) are defined as Class 1-Model Rockets. Class 1-Model Rockets do not require a COA.
A4) What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not require an
FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
, A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1,500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "B".
Per Part 101.22(1), rockets using no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) are defined as Class
1-
Model Rockets. Class 1-Model Rockets do not require a COA.
A5) Which of the following is a requirement for High Power Rocket Motor User Certification
(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 - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA
1127, paragraph 5.4.1(1).
A6) What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a High Power Rocket per NFPA 1127?
A) 20,480 Newton-seconds
B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
C) 81,920 Newton-seconds
D) There is no impulse limit provided the altitude requirements listed in the FAA Certificate
of Waiver or Authorization (COA) are not exceeded - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The
answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 4.9.2.
A7) What is the maximum allowable weight for a High Power Rocket permitted per NFPA
1127?
A) 100 pounds
B) 400 pounds
C) 3,069 pounds
D) There is no limit provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of
the motors intended to be ignited at launch - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "D".
Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 4.9.1.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A1) Which of the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards provides
a Code for High Power Rocketry?
A) NFPA 1122
B) NFPA 1124
C) NFPA 1125
D) NFPA 1127 - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "D". NFPA 1127 is the Code for
High Power Rocketry. NFPA 1122 is the Code for Model Rocketry; NFPA 1124 is the Code
for the Manufacture, Transportation, and Storage of Fireworks; NFPA 1125 is the Code for
the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors.
A2) What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations govern rocket activity?
A) Part 95
B) Part 97
C) Part 101
D) Part 125 - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "C". Rocket activity is codified in
Part 101, Moored Balloons, Kites, Amateur Rockets, Unmanned
Free Balloons, and Certain Model Aircraft.
A3) What is the maximum launch (flight-ready) weight allowable for a rocket which does not
require an FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1,500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "D".
Per Part 101.22(5), flight-ready rockets weighing no more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3
pounds) are defined as Class 1-Model Rockets. Class 1-Model Rockets do not require a COA.
A4) What is the maximum propellant weight allowable for a rocket which does not require an
FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)?
, A) 113 grams (4 ounces)
B) 125 grams (4.4 ounces)
C) 453 grams (1 pound)
D) 1,500 grams (53 ounces or 3.3 pounds) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "B".
Per Part 101.22(1), rockets using no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) are defined as Class
1-
Model Rockets. Class 1-Model Rockets do not require a COA.
A5) Which of the following is a requirement for High Power Rocket Motor User Certification
(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 - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "B". Refer to NFPA
1127, paragraph 5.4.1(1).
A6) What is the maximum total impulse permitted in a High Power Rocket per NFPA 1127?
A) 20,480 Newton-seconds
B) 40,960 Newton-seconds
C) 81,920 Newton-seconds
D) There is no impulse limit provided the altitude requirements listed in the FAA Certificate
of Waiver or Authorization (COA) are not exceeded - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The
answer is "B". Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 4.9.2.
A7) What is the maximum allowable weight for a High Power Rocket permitted per NFPA
1127?
A) 100 pounds
B) 400 pounds
C) 3,069 pounds
D) There is no limit provided the rocket weighs less than 1/3 of the average certified thrust of
the motors intended to be ignited at launch - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The answer is "D".
Refer to NFPA 1127, paragraph 4.9.1.
