Amateur rocketry

As an amateur rocket is called rocket in the hobby or semi-professional range which are not subject to certain criteria such as model rockets and high power rockets. Examples include the use nichtzerbrechlicher, heavy components, and not mass produced and standardized engines.

Definition of Terms

The term Amateurraketenbau developed in 1950s in the United States, where in the course of aerospace euphoria young people began to develop their own missiles. As it always came back to serious accidents, has been developed as an alternative to the safe Modellraketenbau.

The specifications for model rockets are defined in NFPA Code 1122. For high-power rockets in NFPA Code 1127, which in turn are based on the safety code of model or high power rocket For amateur rockets, there are no such rules or a code, therefore, is referred to corresponding non- professional missiles that do not fall under the concepts of model - or high-power rockets, amateur rockets.

A sub-form of amateur missiles experimental rocket in which all components, including the motor itself designed and built. In amateur rockets and the use of commercially available motors.

Regulations and safety

The building and flying of amateur rocket is so unlike model and HPR rockets, not according to a standardized Code and must be done with extreme care to avoid accidents. The statutory regulations must be observed, so amateur rocket flight is usually possible only with certain approvals by local competent authorities.