MAP Level 3

For Level 3, three tasks must be completed. As always there is a mandatory task. Additionally, the Model Rocketeer must choose two more tasks from the optional tasks listed below.

Level 3 is intended to present a much greater challenge. Generally, rockets must be scratch-built, with exceptions noted below, and the Model Rocketeer must produce evidence that the rocket will fly in a stable manner. This evidence may take the form of a computer print out from VCP, RockSim or similar program, or a working of the Barrowman equations. A swing test may also be required. The Model Rocketeer will be expected to answer simple questions on the importance of the relative position of the C.P. and C.G. of the rocket, and their relationship to stability.

Mandatory Task (Task 3.0)
Design, build, prep and a model rocket and successfully recover it. The rocket must be flown on a D class of BP motor and utilise a parachute recovery system. The rocket must be designed and built by the Model Rocketeer. The certifying flight must be accompanied by a stability report.

Optional Tasks
Staged rocket (Task 3.1)
Design, build, prep and fly a multi-stage model rocket, and recover it successfully. The rocket may be flown on any combination of A, B, or C or D class, BP motors and utilise an appropriate recovery system. The rocket must be designed and built by the Model Rocketeer. The certifying flight must be accompanied by a stability report.

Cluster Flight (Task 3.2)
Design, build, prep and fly a model rocket powered by a cluster of motors, and recover it successfully. The rocket must be flown on A, B, or C class BP motors and utilise an appropriate recovery system. The Model Rocketeer must build the rocket. The certifying flight must be accompanied by a stability report.

RMS Flight(Task 3.3)
Prep and fly a rocket on an RMS. The motor must be G class or lower. The rocket must have been built, but need not have been designed by the Model Rocketeer. A kit is therefore suitable for this task, but a stability report for the particular rocket and motor combination is required.

Scale Project (Task 3.4)
Build, prep and fly a scale model rocket, and recover it successfully. The rocket may be flown on suitable A, B, or C or D class BP motors and utilise an appropriate recovery system. It is expected that the rocket be at least partially built from scratch. Simply assembling a kit of a scale prototype is not acceptable. A kit that requires significant conversion may be acceptable. If in doubt contact the Model Achievement Programme Committee. The Model Rocketeer must produce research, including scale diagrams and photographs to support the accuracy of the model. The certifying flight must be accompanied by a stability report.

Special Project (Task 3.5.n)
Model Rocketeers may suggest a project of their own devising. The Model Achievement Programme Committee must approve the project before commencement. The project must be of a sufficiently challenging nature to qualify as a Level 3 task. An example of such a project would be to design and build a rocket to carry an electronic payload, or build and fly an electronic payload. Design and construction of an ignition system would also be a good example. If you have an idea of your own, contact a member of the Model Achievement Programme Committee to discuss it.