Bronze Level:
Complete all four parts.
- Fly and successfully recover a model rocket after at least 60 seconds of flight duration using a parachute. Rocket must be flown on a “B” total impulse motor or less.
Fly and successfully recover a model rocket after at least 30 seconds of fight duration using a streamer. Rocket must be flown on a “B” total impulse motor or less.
- Fly and successfully recover a two-stage model rocket. Rocket must be flown on a “A” motor in the lower and upper stages.
- Fly and successfully recover a model rocket. Rocket must be flown on a “D” total impulse motor, or larger.
Silver Level:
Complete all four parts.
- Fly and successfully recover a model rocket with a egg payload.
- Fly and successfully recover a 3-cluster model rocket.
- Fly and successfully recover a 30 second duration flight with a glide recovery model rocket.
- Fly and successfully recover a scale model rocket.
Gold Level:
Complete all three parts.
- Design your own model rocket.
- Build and fly your rocket design.
- Complete a dimensioned drawing of your model and attach it to the certification sheet.
Advanced Levels:
*Beyond the Gold level, there are seven advanced achievement areas available:
Research & Development
- Ground Support
- Static Display
- Super Scale
- Plastic Model Conversion
- Radio Controlled Boost/Glider
- Competition
How Does NARTREK Work?
To participate, you must meet the basic NARTREK program requirements.
- Register by completing the application form.
- At your own pace, complete each requirement. If you run into problems, contact NARTREK Base, who will put you in contact with someone who can help. Each flight must be witnessed and certified to HQ using forms and photographs.
- As you complete each requirement, fill out the certification form.
- When you have completed all the certification forms for your current level, mail them in to NARTREK Base.
- NARTREK Base will evaluate your certifications and send back your Achievement Certificate, along with the appropriate jacket patch. If you signed up for additional program level, the next packet will be sent to you automatically. You may sign up for additional levels at any time.
NARTREK Things to Remember:
- Rocketeers under age 18 can register for the NARTREK Cadet Program. This program is designed especially for you, NAR member or not!
- NARTREK is designed for NAR members.
- Once you start an Achievement Level, you don't have to complete it within any time limit. In fact, you don't ever have to complete it at all! NARTREK is designed to increase your enjoyment of rocketry, not your stress level. So don't "work" at it... have fun!
Registration & Fee
Online Registration: Click HERE
By Mail Registration: Mail your name, address, NAR number (NARTREK is for NAR members only), birthdate, and a check payable to "NARTREK" for the proper amount to:
NARTREK BASE
George Scheil
7311 Ditzler
Raytown MO 64133
FREE Level: "try it before you buy it" offer, download the NARTREK Bronze Packet now, and follow the instructions on the first page.
Paid version: The by-mail fee for the Bronze and Silver achievement level packet is $5. The Gold level is $10. Special Offer: receive the Bronze, Silver and Gold packets, plus on advanced level of your choice, for $20. As soon as your payment arrives, your Bronze packet will be mailed to you.