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HomeTripoli North Texas Altitude Guidelines
 

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For a complete overview on all prior approval requirements, please see this document:
Altitude Based Project Information Requirements
for prior approval please email: Prefect@TripoliNorthTexas.org

 

GREEN

This includes flights:

·       All A-G impulse

·       Complex G and H-M (inclusive) impulse anticipated to stay below 25,000’ AGL

 

Prior Notice Requirements:

·       No additional information is required for any project in the GREEN category.

YELLOW

This includes flights:

·       Complex G and H-M impulse anticipated to exceed 25,000’ AGL (and stay below the waiver altitude)

 

Prior Notice Requirements:

Submit the following information along with a brief description of the overall project:

·       Description of the planned flight profile

·       Description of the system 

o   recovery device(s) (number, size, type)

o   number and type of flight computer(s) used to deploy recovery 

o   Recovery deployment settings on the flight computer(s)

for prior approval please email: Prefect@TripoliNorthTexas.org

ORANGE

This includes flights:

·       All complex L, M, and N impulse

 

Prior Notice Requirements:

Submit the following information along with a brief description of the overall project:

·       Description of the planned flight profile

·       Description of the system 

o   recovery device(s) (number, size, type)

o   number and type of flight computer(s) used to deploy recovery 

o   Recovery deployment settings on the flight computer(s)

·       OpenRocket, RASAero II, or RockSim file for the planned flight (include motor files for research motors)

for prior approval please email: Prefect@TripoliNorthTexas.org

RED[1]

This includes flights:

·       All complex O and P impulse

 

Prior Notice Requirements:

Submit the following information along with a brief description of the overall project:

·       Description of the planned flight profile

·       Description of the system 

o   recovery device(s) (number, size, type)

o   number and type of flight computer(s) used to deploy recovery 

o   Recovery deployment settings on the flight computer(s)

·       OpenRocket, RASAero II, or RockSim file for the planned flight (include motor files for research motors)

·       Tripoli Class 3 Review Committee Review Committee review of the project

·       FAA Certificate of Authorization for the flight

for prior approval please email: Prefect@TripoliNorthTexas.org

 


[1] The normal layout for the Rocket Ranch does not support flights in this category.  Under very limited circumstances and with significant prior notice and discussion (read months), it may be possible to support a flight in this category.  Contact the TNT President to discuss.