High Powered Rocketry Certification Day

Richard attended the Rocketry Organization of California (ROC) monthly launch in Lucerne Valley, California at the Lucerne Dry Lake to qualify for his Level 1 high-powered rocketry certification through Tripoli. He flew an I-140W-14A Disposable Motor System (DMS) in a customized LOC EZI-65 rocket kit. It was 3lbs 15.2 oz, 4 inches in diameter, and 57.625" in length.

The ROC is a model and high-power rocketry club based primarily in Southern and Central California.

Watch to get some idea of what to expect on your first rocket launch at the ROC club meet-ups.

[riptide]

Wow. Am I understanding this correctly? This was your FIRST flight... going for a Level 1 cert... with a custom build... on a freaking "I" engine???
Nice flight, and congrats on that accomplishment. Wish I had a field like that.

[jonasclausen]

What I like most about this video is seeing how much fun you are having! This is what rocketry and rocket science is all about.

[purple.]

I am very late to the party, but congratulations!!! You just inspired me and my team to work even harder on our L1 attempt journey💪💪

[FrancisDrake-qj]

That was really cool. I love seeing the kid in adults. Gives me hope for the human race.

[putteslaintxtbks]

Congats Richard and thanks for taking us along with you.

[hughobrien]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us.
I’m considering taking up the challenge myself.

[jojomanee]

Congratulations Richard! What a sweet video. 🥰 Well-shot and edited. Thanks for sharing!

[briancollins]

That woman was very impressed 👏 good job sir

[messedupfmj]

Your RV setup my plastic folding tables 😂 Great video!

[Sleepyby]

I enjoyed this video quite a lot, it was shot and edited really well! (Film experience?) I would love to see more of this journey, I am aspiring to get my own L1 cert someday. I would also love to see more about the designing and building a rocket from y'all (there are a lot of videos out there already but I enjoy your commentary :))

[debratopham]

Way to go Richard! I think Elton John is calling you for his next remix of Rocket Man.

[vger]

Really nice video showing what great fun high-power rocketry is. I was happy and excited along with you when you got your certification.

[drsundae]

Congrats on making Level 1. I hope you post more videos

[taras]

Congratulations on your first successful high powered ticket flight!

[mr.hainie]

Great video, thanks for showing us the process, and congratulations👏👏👏

[pisolo]

You shined my day, thank you :) my lvl 1 cert this summer was an I as well and on a scratch build as well I470 :). Nicely done video I loved it.

[garguntoter]

Congrats, going to try for my level 1 this year. Nice flight and good recovery.

[ThisGamerAlex]

Congratulations on your L1! Great rocket, fly and video!

[lewsdiod]

How inspiring! Somehow started binging rocketry videos and most seem to have been born with rockets in their hands and doing that stuff all their lives. Maybe you have too idk, just fun to see a wider crowd climing these ladders, maybe I'll join you some day. Big congrats on the L1 super happy for you!

[larrywinn]

I enjoyed this a lot, thanks for sharing.