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Certification
“Level 1 Success” by Jeff Gortatowski – Keep It Simple!
“Level 1” by Brother John (Van Norman), Ministry of the Rocketeer”
“More on Level 1” by Brother John (Van Norman), Ministry of the Rocketeer
“Level 1 Observations” by Kerry Garrison
Apogee Rockets Video on Level 1 Certification
Level 2, Some Information and Suggestions, by David Smith
“Carbon Copy” (Level 3 Docs & Fin Attachment for Min. Diameter) by Brad Ballreich (PDF)
“So You Want To Be a Level 3?” by Mark “Dok” Hanson
“Photon” Level 3 Documentation by Stephen Roberson(PDF)
Rocket Tracking
TRATECH 2022 Presentation on Rocket Tracking
Rocket Tracking Basics, Using Onboard Radio Transmitters, by David P Smith, W6DPS
Receiving APRS Data using a Droid Phone and Simple Receiver Interface , by David Smith, W6DPS
Mounting a Big Red Bee GPS Tracker in Your EBay, by David Smith, W6DPS
Some Youtube instructional videos from Apogee Rockets:
- How to assemble an Aerotech 29 G64
- Using the Aerotech Reload Adapter System
- Using the Aerotech Delay Drilling Tool
- Using the Cesaroni ProDAT delay adjustment tool
- Using a motor adapter on a high power rocket
- Preventing “zipper” damage
- Rivet Assembly Technique
- Very basic methods of determining Center of Pressure
- Make Rocket Ejection Charge Canister
- Testing Dual Deployment Altimeter
- Adding Nose Weight to a High Power Nose Cone
California Pyrotechnic Operator, Rockets Class Three
§1039. Supervision and Responsibility.
The licensed pyrotechnic operator in charge of the launch site or test site shall supervise the
arming of every experimental high power rocket motor, the launching of all motors, and the
disposal of all unwanted or defective motors. The licensed pyrotechnic operator shall also be
responsible for the safety of all spectators or observers and all other persons connected with
the launching of experimental high power rocket motors.
Authority: Section 12552 Health and Safety Code
Reference: Section 12552, Health and Safety Code
If you are interested in getting a California Pyrotechnic Operator License for Rocketry, ROC has a study group and some resources to help. Below are a description of the step by step process to obtain a license, ad a study guide to help prepare for the exam. Both of these documents were developed for ROC members. There is also a link to the “official” handbook for getting a license.
We have an email reflector to discuss the licensing process and study together for the exam. The list of participants includes current licensees and those interested in licensing. Any ROC flyers who are interested in getting a license are welcome to join.
To join the e-mail discussion group, click here.
How to get a Pyrotechnician Operator License, Rocketry Class Three
CalPyro Rocketry 3 Study guide
CalFire Study Handbook This has lot of information on various topics, not all of which relate to hobby rocketry. It does include all required reference material for the Rocketry Class 3 exam.
Rocketry Organization of California 
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