Ages 12–17

Junior Level 1 (M1)

Tripoli Mentoring Program

The Tripoli Mentoring Program (TMP) allows Tripoli Junior members to learn the skills of high-power rocket construction and launching in a safe and consistent environment, with all high-power rocketry safety codes and legal restrictions.

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H–I motors

Level 1

Requires: aged 18 or over

Level 1 certification involves designing, launching and recovering a rocket using certified high-power motors in the H to I impulse range.

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J–L motors

Level 2

Requires: Level 1 certification

Level 2 requires passing a written exam, followed by the successful launch and recovery of a rocket powered by a certified J to L impulse motor.

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M–O motors

Level 3

Requires: Level 2 certification

Level 3 is open to Level 2-certified students and senior members. Certification requires electronic recovery systems, a TAP-approved rocket design, and a successful launch using an M to O impulse motor.

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Certification forms

If you are attempting a certification flight, please remember to bring a Universal Certification FormPDF.

Tripoli Rocketry Association resources

The VRA follows the Tripoli Rocketry Association certification process. Up-to-date information can be found on the Tripoli certification page.