Overview

CAR/ACF has reciprocal agreements with the two major Rocketry Associations in the US, the Tripoli Rocketry Association and the National Association of Rocketry. A few years ago, it was recognized that there are many rocketry enthusiasts in Canada that fly in the US and many US fliers that fly in Canada. To reduce confusion and clarify who can fly what at each organization’s launches, CAR/ACF entered into a reciprocal agreement like that between NAR and TRA. What this means is that Tripoli and NAR HPR Certifications will be honoured at CAR/ACF Launches. Tripoli and NAR members must show evidence of their Certification level and membership prior to launching and they may fly to their current certification level, but not beyond.

It is possible for TRA and NAR members in Canada to “grandfather” into CAR/ACF with their TRA/NAR HPR Level
certification. To do so, the TRA member must:

• join CAR/ACF by submitting a membership application and membership fee,
• contact CAR-ACF in advance to supply evidence of existing TRA or NAR certification Level, and
• complete the CAR/ACF Level 1 HPR Test