You've been asked to prove that claim before, and failed to do so. All it would take is the name of the agent who told you that you don't need ATF permits.
It might be early to rule that out. You know a lot of people here would like to help you put this discussioin to an end by getting the official word from the FEDS.
You wouldn't be taking liberties with the truth this time would you?
How could anyone "stir up trouble" for you if you are/were operating legally? Currently, you say you're not making or selling motors, so from an ATF standpoint you're not even in operation anymore, right?
I won't know how accurate the sim is until I count the altimeter beeps after the first flight. Up to now RockSim has been quite accurate in its simulations of other rocket's I've flown. Part of the enjoyment I get from rocketry is designing a rocket, running simulations and then flying to see how accurate my simulation and construction skills turn out...and if I am still restricted to only those delay times available through the use of the DAT for my Pro38 I will certainly be ejecting the streamer at apogee using channel one of the altimeter.
Quite to the contrary, we have evidence that CTI's initial approach to variable delay setting was rejected by TRA (anecdotally because ONE individual opposed the concept). I'm advocating something similar to Consumer Reports or Good Housekeep testing. They don't have any agenda, they simply test and report. Manufacturer's invent something new, submit it to the testing authority and await the results. The testing authority tests to see if the product reliably meets the manufacturer's claim.
Then, the hobby associations can individually decide whether or not to allow that technology to be used at launches they sponsor.
But that's not my point. What I am driving at here is I *should* be allowed to modify a delay grain and still be within the Safety Code (which itself need to be overhauled to match the technologies currently in routine use.
Nope. This is no conspiracy. They do have separate agendas, that is why there are TWO organizations in the US instead of just one. For the record I declined to renew my AMA membership when that organization began moving in a direction I didn't think was appropriate. Now I understand they are trying to sell movies on DVD to their membership. What does THAT have to do with model airplanes ?
Yes, I do declaim nicely, don't I ?
Try Section Two of the Safety Code. Here it is for your reading pleasure:
MOTORS: I will use only commercially-made, NAR-certified model rocket motors in the manner recommended by the manufacturer. I will not alter the model rocket motor, its parts, or ingredients in any way.
See the fine print "not alter the model rocket motor" ? It's printed on the instruction sheet that come with every pack of motors.
I agree with that statement. Now we need to implement it by changing the Safety Code, certification rules and attitudes.
The associations are always looking for members that want to volunteer their efforts. You can do so and make a difference.
What's the big deal? It was discussed and acted upon. Maybe not in one shot.
The associations recognise each other's testing. I think that is as good as your Consumers Reports idea. Also, I think changing that becomes a NFPA thing.
Let's see if I have this straight... you say the ATF isn't a problem, all we need to do is "live the lifestyle" and they'll go away. You also claim that the ATF told you that no permits are required to manufacture or sell APCP rocket motors. Yet now you say that if anyone tries to verify your claims, that it will "stir up trouble" for the hobby. Sure sounds to me like you think ATF really IS a problem, and that they will not back up your claim.
Next, in that we'd like to reduce the restrictions on shipping motors. So if things go well for us in the suit against ATF, then we can concentrate on DOT. But it may be harder to get any concessions out of them now that you've been busted for shipping illegal motors with false labeling.
More likely, an independent testing authority would simply turn down anything that didn't fit the existing standard.
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But you can influence the organizations to make any changes you feel are necessary. Remember, the orgs are run by the members, for the members. Of course, that still doesn't mean you will _always_ get your way. But you'd have no chance at all to influencing an independent testing authority.
I think it would be more accurate to say that they each have their own focus. Their agendas are dictated by the members, and by the realities of insurance and regulatory issues.
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The safety code is stopping you? How? Seems to me, you're stopping yourself.
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Ok, so have you contacted the orgs and discussed making the changes you desire?
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