Last
Updated: March 20, 2006
About
the Extreme Altitude Club
Qualifying for the Extreme Altitude Club
Online Membership Application
Extreme Altitude Club Membership Database (coming soon)
FAQ
About
Extreme Altitude Club
It’s a club. To join there are some minimal requirements, but basically
if you legally launch a rocket to at least 10,000 feet and you may join
the club. The specific requirements may be found under membership qualifications
below. Members will have details of their flight recorded on the membership
page and may opt to purchase Extreme Altitude Club Wear from an affiliate
website. Note: this is not a contest as there are no prizes, no deadlines
and no winners.
General
Membership Requirements
The following is a list of items necessary to become a member of the Extreme
Altitude Club.
- Complete
the online membership application.
- Make sure
two witnesses of the flight; witnesses must confirm they personally
saw the flight as well as electronics post flight with altitude data
(or other verification method).
- Flight
must take place after March 1, 2006 (the date the club was formed)
- The flight
must equal or exceed 10,000 feet (10k)
- All aspects
of the flight must conform to legal codes and laws of your location
(this includes motor construction, land permits, storage and flight
waivers if applicable).
- Altitude
may be recorded via electronics or professional telemetry systems
Specific
Club Categories
The Extreme Altitude Club has several different divisions or categories
based on altitudes. The categories and requirements are listed below:
- 10k Club:
for flights between 10,000 and 19,999 feet AGL
- 20k Club:
for flights between 20,000 and 29,999 feet AGL
- 30k Club:
for flights between 30,000 and 39,999 feet AGL
- 40k Club:
for flights between 40,000 and 49,999 feet AGL
- 50k Club:
for flights between 50,000 and 59,999 feet AGL
- 60k Club:
for flights between 60,000 and 69,999 feet AGL
- 70k Club:
for flights between 70,000 and 79,999 feet AGL
- 80k Club:
for flights between 80,000 and 89,999 feet AGL
- 90k Club:
for flights between 90,000 and 99,999 feet AGL
- 100k Club:
for flights 100,000 and above feet AGL
Flight
Information
Fill out the online membership form. Please include as much information
as possible about your flight in the form provided. Some information might
not apply to you. If you are an existing member and have a new flight,
just check the box as an existing member. Flights will be updated every
couple of weeks on the Extreme Rocketry website.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
I flew my rocket to 23,462 feet last year. Can I join the 20k
club?
You certainly can join the 20k club, however, you’ll be required
to fly your rocket again after March 1, 2006 to any altitude above 10k
and follow the other requirements to join. Unfortunately your flight prior
to March 1, 2006 may not used to qualify.
I
want to use an EX motor, can I still join?
Commercial motors provide a reliable tested standard for more reliable
flights and are recommended both for reliability and safety. However,
there is no restriction on use of EX motors for gaining membership to
the Extreme Altitude Club.
I
plan for my flight to take place at a non-Tripoli launch, is that ok?
Membership in NAR and TRA is encouraged by Extreme Rocketry as we feel
strongly these organisations help provide a wealth of knowledge and experience
often not found easily by individual hobbyists. That said, as long as
your flight was done legally, it does have to take place at an official
NAR or Tripoli launch.
I’m
already a member of the 10k club, but I am planning on completing a flight
to 35k. Do I join as a new member?
Just fill out the same form as you used before. We’ll take care
of it from there.
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