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READ THIS BEFORE FLYING YOUR ASTROBEE D
The AEROTECH ASTROBEE D Advanced Model Rocket loaded with an AEROTECH "F" or "G" motor weighs more than one
(1) pound at liftoff. When flying a model rocket that weighs over one (1) pound at liftoff you must observe certain FAA
regulations.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations (FAR 101-subpart C) currently require that anyone planning to launch a
model rocket weighing over one (1) pound but no more than 3.3 pounds at liftoff must notify (such as by telephone call) the
nearest FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility no less than 24 hours and no more than 48 hours in advance of the launch of such
a rocket and provide the following information:
a) The names and addresses of the operators; except when there are multiple participants at a single event; the name
and address of the person so designated as the event launch coordinator, whose duties include coordination of
the required launch data estimates and coordinating the launch event;
b) The estimated number of rockets to be operated;
c) The estimated size and estimated weight of each rocket; and
d) The estimated highest altitude or flight level to which each rocket will be operated.
e) The location of the operation.
f)
The date, time, and duration of the operation.
g) Any other pertinent information requested by the ATC facility.
Rockets weighing over one (1) pound but no more than 3.3 pounds at liftoff must not be launched within 5 miles of an airport
runway or other landing area unless the information listed above is also provided to the manager of that airport.
In addition, no person may operate an unmanned rocket that weighs over one (1) pound but no more than 3.3 pounds at liftoff:
1) In a manner that creates a collision hazard with other aircraft.
2) At an altitude where clouds or obscuring phenomena of more than five/tenths coverage prevails.
3) At any altitude where the horizontal visibility is less than five (5) miles.
4) Into any cloud.
Read and follow the Model Rocket Safety Code of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) and comply with all federal, state
and local laws in all activities with model rockets.
FLY SAFELY!
©1998 AeroTech, Inc., All rights reserved.
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