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Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)

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	You may enter information for a short-term event like a national meet in it's entirety. If you are entering schedule information for a 12 or 24 month waiver, enter a typical weekend launch schedule for the first event planned, and address the recurring nature of your events in the remarks. You are not required to commit to a complete launch schedule in your COA, as you will coordinate each launch with flight control each time.		You may enter information for a short-term event like a national meet in it's entirety. If you are entering schedule information for a 12 or 24 month waiver, enter a typical weekend launch schedule for the first event planned, and address the recurring nature of your events in the remarks. You are not required to commit to a complete launch schedule in your COA, as you will coordinate each launch with flight control each time.</div>

	;Box 17: Date and sign the application thereby certifying that you have read the “Please Read” field and the information you have entered into the Form is true. Before dating and signing the fields, it is recommended that you enter the following text into the “Remarks” field at the bottom of the form:		;Box 17: Date and sign the application thereby certifying that you have read the “Please Read” field and the information you have entered into the Form is true. Before dating and signing the fields, it is recommended that you enter the following text into the “Remarks” field at the bottom of the form:

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HPR Instructions for FAA 7711-2

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	==Application and Forms==		==Application and Forms==
	To apply for authorization, you need to download the Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, [https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/186161 FAA Form 7711-2]. In order to use the fill-able functions you must download and work from the copy saved to your computer. The current form edition is 8/08 and is a fill-able PDF that can be typed into and then printed and saved. This form is used for many activities and some of the form feilds are not needed for rocketry. Most of the fields are fairly self explanatory but these instruction should help explain what information is required and how is should be entered.		To apply for authorization, you need to download the Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, [https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/186161 FAA Form 7711-2]. In order to use the fill-able functions you must download and work from the copy saved to your computer. The current form edition is 8/08 and is a fill-able PDF that can be typed into and then printed and saved. This form is used for many activities and some of the form feilds are not needed for rocketry. Most of the fields are fairly self explanatory but these instruction should help explain what information is required and how is should be entered.
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	;Box 5: Have you or your organization have ever had an application for a certificate denied or an approved certificate canceled or withdrawn. Normally “No” would be entered.		;Box 5: Have you or your organization have ever had an application for a certificate denied or an approved certificate canceled or withdrawn. Normally “No” would be entered.

	;Box 6: The FAR section and number asking to be waived. You are applying for authorization or a "waiver" to launch rockets. The specific provision(s) are FAR 101.25 (d) and (f). Section d applies to night launches, section f to operations ~~within a controlled airspace~~. Most waivers are simply for FAR 101.25 (f)		;Box 6: The FAR section and number asking to be waived. You are applying for authorization or a "waiver" to launch rockets. The specific provision(s) are FAR 101.25 (d) and (f). Section d '''applies to night launches''', section f is for normal daylight operations. Most waivers are simply for FAR 101.25 (f)

	;Box 7: A detailed description of the proposed operation. Suggested text is as follows:		;Box 7: A detailed description of the proposed operation. Suggested text is as follows:
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	See [[Launch Site Survey and Planning]] for information on how to determine the maximum altitude allowable at your site.		See [[Launch Site Survey and Planning]] for information on how to determine the maximum altitude allowable at your site.

	;Box 9: Enter the starting (9a) and ending (9b) dates and times. Since the application usually takes at least 45 days to process, most applicants choose to apply for a blanket certificate which covers a range of dates (e.~~g. January 1st to December 31st). This allows~~ the ~~greatest flexibility in scheduling events depending upon the applicants’ typical flying season. Of course if you only fly during the warmer months, you can enter the date range covering only those~~ months. ~~Conversely, if you only have~~ a ~~winter flying season~~, you ~~only need~~ to ~~enter the date range~~ for ~~those~~ months.		;Box 9: Enter the starting (9a) and ending (9b) dates and times. Since the application usually takes at least 45 days to process, most applicants choose to apply for a blanket certificate which covers a range of dates. As of 2022 the FAA typically encourages standard rocketry waivers for 24 months. If your waiver is for a specific event such as a national launch, you may wish to file for days, rather than months. Another example of a shorter waiver would be for a higher altitude than your long-term COA for a special project. These situations may be discussed with your regional agents.

	:The Starting and Ending Date fields can either be typed in manually in the typical MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g 01/01/2019 and 12/31/2019 respectively) or selected from a calendar drop down which is accessed by the small downward pointing arrow on the right end of the field. Note: you must be working in a local copy (i.e. saved on your computer) and not in a browser PDF viewer for some form features to be visible.		:The Starting and Ending Date fields can either be typed in manually in the typical MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g 01/01/2019 and 12/31/2019 respectively) or selected from a calendar drop down which is accessed by the small downward pointing arrow on the right end of the field. Note: you must be working in a local copy (i.e. saved on your computer) and not in a browser PDF viewer for some form features to be visible.
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	1000-2200 08/17/2019 Class 2 Rocket Launch (Daytime & Nighttime)		1000-2200 08/17/2019 Class 2 Rocket Launch (Daytime & Nighttime)
	1000-1700 10/19/2019 Class 2 Rocket Launch (Daytime)		1000-1700 10/19/2019 Class 2 Rocket Launch (Daytime)
	Note: The information ~~can also~~ be submitted in a separate attachment in the		Note: The information may be submitted in a separate attachment in the
	order and manner indicated on the form and shown above.		order and manner indicated on the form and shown above.

	~~:Also~~, ~~keep in mind that by providing your proposed~~ launch schedule, ~~it is not limiting your Class 2 rocketry activities to only those dates~~ and ~~times. The FAA will include this schedule as part of the approved certificate package to give~~ the ~~affected Air Traffic Facilities a better understanding~~ of ~~what they may expect out of a particular COA throughout~~ the ~~year~~. ~~If you have~~ a complete launch schedule ~~figured out~~, ~~include all of it. If you’re still working on one, include what~~ you ~~can estimate~~.		<div class="aside">
			You may enter information for a short-term event like a national meet in it's entirety. If you are entering schedule information for a 12 or 24 month waiver, enter a typical weekend launch schedule for the first event planned, and address the recurring nature of your events in the remarks. You are not required to commit to a complete launch schedule in your COA, as you will coordinate each launch with flight control each time.

	;Box 17: Date and sign the application thereby certifying that you have read the “Please Read” field and the information you have entered into the Form is true. Before dating and signing the fields, it is recommended that you enter the following text into the “Remarks” field at the bottom of the form:		;Box 17: Date and sign the application thereby certifying that you have read the “Please Read” field and the information you have entered into the Form is true. Before dating and signing the fields, it is recommended that you enter the following text into the “Remarks” field at the bottom of the form:
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	:The Dates entered in Box 9a & 9b represent a blanket request with specific dates to be coordinated with appropriate facilities prior to the event. The Hours listed in Box 9a & 9b represent the local time of the launch operations site. Specific times will be coordinated with appropriate facilities prior to the event.		:The Dates entered in Box 9a & 9b represent a blanket request with specific dates to be coordinated with appropriate facilities prior to the event. The Hours listed in Box 9a & 9b represent the local time of the launch operations site. Specific times will be coordinated with appropriate facilities prior to the event.

	~~<!-- Additional Information Requirements per 14 CFR 101.29(a), which states:~~
	Class 2—High Power Rockets. When a Class 2—High Power Rocket requires a certificate of waiver or authorization, the person planning the operation must provide the information below on each type of rocket to the FAA at least 45 days before the proposed operation. The FAA may request additional information if necessary to ensure the proposed operations can be safely conducted. The information shall include for each type of Class 2 rocket expected to be flown:

	~~Estimated number of rockets,~~
	~~Type of propulsion (liquid or solid), fuel(s) and oxidizer(s),~~
	~~Description of the launcher(s) planned to be used, including any airborne platform(s),~~
	~~Description of recovery system,~~
	~~Highest altitude, above ground level, expected to be reached,~~
	~~Launch site latitude, longitude, and elevation, and~~
	~~Any additional safety procedures that will be followed.~~
	This information will be submitted as a supplemental attachment and included as a typical representation of each scheduled event within the specified time frame entered into the 7711-2 Form. It should be a separate page formatted and containing similar information as follows:

	~~Estimated Number of Rockets: Based on past launch data, xx to xx Class 2 High Power rockets will be flown each launch day, or xx to xx Class 2 High Power rockets over each two-day launch period.~~
	~~Type of Propulsion: Class 2 rockets will fly on one of three motor types.~~
	~~Solid fuel composite propellant motors utilizing Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant (APCP),~~
	~~Hybrid rocket motors utilizing Nitrous Oxide as an oxidizer and PVC Plastic, Rubber, or Paper as the fuel.~~
	Description of Launchers: All launch pads are ground based platforms, with a rod, rail, or other mechanism to provide positive guidance until the rocket achieves sufficient velocity to maintain aerodynamic stability.
	Description of Recovery Systems: All Class 2 rockets will utilize a recovery system as required by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Safety Code as well as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 1127 for High Power Rocketry, consisting of a parachute, streamer, inherent drag, gliding, or other device to slow the rocket to a safe recovery speed.
	~~Highest Altitude Expected: x,xxx AGL (x,xxx MSL).~~
	~~Launch Site Latitude, Longitude, and Elevation: Latitude xx° xx’ xx.xx” N, Longitude xx° xx’ xx.xx” W; Surface elevation approximately x,xxx’ MSL.~~
	Additional Safety Procedures: Launches will comply with 14 CFR 101.23, 101.25, and 101.27 as well as the NAR High Power Rocketry Safety Code and the NFPA Code 1127 for High Power Rocketry with regard to safe distances for participants and availability of fire suppression equipment.
	You can download a sample document from the Related Documents section at the bottom of this article and just fill in the relevant information. Don’t forget to include your name and Section (if applicable), address, cell number, and email address. This information should match what was entered into the FAA 7711-2 Form. -->

	:101.29 (a)(1) The “organization name here” will be launching approximately ''number (NN)'' rockets each day of our weekend launch(s).		:101.29 (a)(1) The “organization name here” will be launching approximately ''number (NN)'' rockets each day of our weekend launch(s).

WikiSysop: /* Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08) */

2022-12-19T23:23:43Z

Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)

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	“Surface to xx,xxx feet AGL”		“Surface to xx,xxx feet AGL”

	:Where “xx,xxx” is your requested maximum altitude measured Above Ground Level (AGL). Providing the altitude above ground level as opposed to above mean sea level (MSL) can be key as some launch sites may be located significantly above sea level. Requesting a 5,000 foot MSL altitude for a launch already sitting at 3,000 feet above sea level would only leave a surface to 2,000 feet AGL range to fly within.		:Where “xx,xxx” is your requested maximum altitude measured Above Ground Level (AGL).

	:To recap filling out Box 8, the entered information should read similar to the following:		:To recap filling out Box 8, the entered information should read similar to the following:
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	28° 36’ 30” N, 80° 36’ 15” W; Surface to 5,000 feet AGL (Daytime), Surface to 2,000 feet AGL (Nighttime).		28° 36’ 30” N, 80° 36’ 15” W; Surface to 5,000 feet AGL (Daytime), Surface to 2,000 feet AGL (Nighttime).

	:Also keep in mind that just because you may request a certain altitude, there are other factors that may affect the FAA’s ability to grant you that altitude. Be prepared to accept lower altitudes.		:Also keep in mind that just because you may request a certain altitude, there are other factors that may affect the FAA’s ability to grant you that altitude. Be prepared to accept a lower altitudes authorization.

	See [[Launch Site Survey and Planning]] for information on how to determine the maximum altitude allowable at your site.		See [[Launch Site Survey and Planning]] for information on how to determine the maximum altitude allowable at your site.

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Application and Forms

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	The form instructions state to submit the application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight Standards district office but that is no longer the preferred method. Once completed, the form along with any other required information should be submitted electronically via email to the appropriate FAA Service Area contact. Details for these contacts will be provided later in this article.		The form instructions state to submit the application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight Standards district office but that is no longer the preferred method. Once completed, the form along with any other required information should be submitted electronically via email to the appropriate FAA Service Area contact. Details for these contacts will be provided later in this article.

	Also per the instructions, the application must be submitted <strong>not later than 45 days prior</strong> to the date of proposed operations but you should plan on applying as far in advance as possible. Allowing a minimum of 60 or more days to process will add some cushion to your time line and if approved, will give your launch participants the ability to know the altitude limits and other special provisions in order to plan their flights. Note that altitude requests at or above 18,000ft MSL will require review by [[~~FAR_101_Resource_Pages~~#Aircraft_Hazard_Area_(AHA)\| FAA Office of Commercial Space (AST)]] <strong>adding 6 to 8 weeks</strong> to the review process. So plan accordingly. Higher altitude and Class 3 applications may take over 14 weeks (100+ days) to be approved.		Also per the instructions, the application must be submitted <strong>not later than 45 days prior</strong> to the date of proposed operations but you should plan on applying as far in advance as possible. Allowing a minimum of 60 or more days to process will add some cushion to your time line and if approved, will give your launch participants the ability to know the altitude limits and other special provisions in order to plan their flights. Note that altitude requests at or above 18,000ft MSL will require review by [[FAR_101_Resources#Aircraft_Hazard_Area_(AHA)\| FAA Office of Commercial Space (AST)]] <strong>adding 6 to 8 weeks</strong> to the review process. So plan accordingly. Higher altitude and Class 3 applications may take over 14 weeks (100+ days) to be approved.

	==Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)==		==Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)==

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 :Where “xx,xxx” is your requested maximum altitude measured Above Ground Level (AGL). Providing the altitude above ground level as opposed to above mean sea level (MSL) can be key as some launch sites may be located significantly above sea level.  Requesting a 5,000 foot MSL altitude for a launch already sitting at 3,000 feet above sea level would only leave a surface to 2,000 feet AGL range to fly within.
 :To recap filling out Box 8, the entered information should read similar to the following:
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 :Also keep in mind that just because you may request a certain altitude, there are other factors that may affect the FAA’s ability to grant you that altitude. Be prepared to accept lower altitudes.
 ;Box 9: Enter the starting (9a) and ending (9b) dates and times. Since the application usually takes at least 45 days to process, most applicants choose to apply for a blanket certificate which covers a range of dates (e.g. January 1st to December 31st).  This allows the greatest flexibility in scheduling events depending upon the applicants’ typical flying season. Of course if you only fly during the warmer months, you can enter the date range covering only those months. Conversely, if you only have a winter flying season, you only need to enter the date range for those months.

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Application and Forms

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	=HPR Instructions for FAA 7711-2=		=HPR Instructions for FAA 7711-2=
	==Application and Forms==		==Application and Forms==
	To apply for authorization, you need to download the Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, [https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/186161 FAA Form 7711-2]. In order to use the fill-able functions you must download and work from the copy saved to your computer. The current form edition is 8/08 and is a fill-able PDF that can be typed into and then printed and saved. This form is used for many activities and some of the feilds are not needed for rocketry. Most of the fields are fairly self explanatory but these instruction should help explain what information is required and how is should be entered.		To apply for authorization, you need to download the Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, [https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/186161 FAA Form 7711-2]. In order to use the fill-able functions you must download and work from the copy saved to your computer. The current form edition is 8/08 and is a fill-able PDF that can be typed into and then printed and saved. This form is used for many activities and some of the form feilds are not needed for rocketry. Most of the fields are fairly self explanatory but these instruction should help explain what information is required and how is should be entered.

	The form instructions state to submit the application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight Standards district office but that is no longer the preferred method. Once completed, the form along with any other required information should be submitted electronically via email to the appropriate FAA Service Area contact. Details for these contacts will be provided later in this article.		The form instructions state to submit the application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight Standards district office but that is no longer the preferred method. Once completed, the form along with any other required information should be submitted electronically via email to the appropriate FAA Service Area contact. Details for these contacts will be provided later in this article.

WikiSysop: /* Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08) */

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Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)

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	You can download a sample document from the Related Documents section at the bottom of this article and just fill in the relevant information. Don’t forget to include your name and Section (if applicable), address, cell number, and email address. This information should match what was entered into the FAA 7711-2 Form. -->		You can download a sample document from the Related Documents section at the bottom of this article and just fill in the relevant information. Don’t forget to include your name and Section (if applicable), address, cell number, and email address. This information should match what was entered into the FAA 7711-2 Form. -->

	101.29 (a)(1) The “organization name here” will be launching approximately ''number (NN)'' rockets each day of our weekend launch(s).		:101.29 (a)(1) The “organization name here” will be launching approximately ''number (NN)'' rockets each day of our weekend launch(s).

	101.29 (a)(2) These rockets will be powered with rocket motors utilizing Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant (APCP) and/or hybrid rocket motors utilizing Nitrous Oxide as the oxidizer and a plastic or paper solid fuel grain.		:101.29 (a)(2) These rockets will be powered with rocket motors utilizing Ammonium Perchlorate Composite Propellant (APCP) and/or hybrid rocket motors utilizing Nitrous Oxide as the oxidizer and a plastic or paper solid fuel grain.

	101.29 (a)(3) The rockets will be ground launched from solid launchers that will maintain a vertical trajectory for the rocket as it leaves the launcher per NFPA 1127 and NAR or TRA safety code.		:101.29 (a)(3) The rockets will be ground launched from solid launchers that will maintain a vertical trajectory for the rocket as it leaves the launcher per NFPA 1127 and NAR or TRA safety code.

	101.29 (a)(4) The rockets will contain a parachute, streamer, aero-breaking, or gliding recovery system that will return them safety to the ground per NFPA 1127 and NAR or TRA safety code.		:101.29 (a)(4) The rockets will contain a parachute, streamer, aero-breaking, or gliding recovery system that will return them safety to the ground per NFPA 1127 and NAR or TRA safety code.

	101.29 (a)(5) The rockets will be operated below ''altitude request'' AGL		:101.29 (a)(5) The rockets will be operated below ''altitude request'' AGL

	101.29 (a)(6) The operations launch site is located at ''GPS coordinates''.		:101.29 (a)(6) The operations launch site is located at ''GPS coordinates''.

	101.29(a)(7) Launches will comply with 14 CFR 101.23, 101.25, and 101.27 as well as the NAR or TRA High Power Rocketry Safety Code and the NFPA Code 1127 for High Power Rocketry with regard to safe distances for participants and availability of fire suppression equipment.		:101.29(a)(7) Launches will comply with 14 CFR 101.23, 101.25, and 101.27 as well as the NAR or TRA High Power Rocketry Safety Code and the NFPA Code 1127 for High Power Rocketry with regard to safe distances for participants and availability of fire suppression equipment.

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Application and Forms

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	=HPR Instructions for FAA 7711-2=		=HPR Instructions for FAA 7711-2=
	==Application and Forms==		==Application and Forms==
	To apply for authorization, you need to download the Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, [https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/186161 FAA Form 7711-2]. The current form edition is 8/08 and is a ~~“fillable”~~ PDF that can be ~~filled out electronically. Simply click in the field~~ and ~~enter the appropriate information as discussed in detail below~~. ~~The~~ form ~~was originally designed~~ for ~~Aviation Events (Airshows) so filling it out isn’t quite as straightforward~~ for rocketry ~~events, but it’s also not overly complicated~~. Most of the fields are fairly self explanatory but ~~the following~~ should help explain what information is ~~being requested as well as what format it~~ should be entered ~~in as~~.		To apply for authorization, you need to download the Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, [https://www.faa.gov/forms/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/186161 FAA Form 7711-2]. In order to use the fill-able functions you must download and work from the copy saved to your computer. The current form edition is 8/08 and is a fill-able PDF that can be typed into and then printed and saved. This form is used for many activities and some of the feilds are not needed for rocketry. Most of the fields are fairly self explanatory but these instruction should help explain what information is required and how is should be entered.

	The form instructions state to submit the application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight Standards district office but that is no longer the preferred method. Once completed, the form along with any other required information should be submitted electronically via email to the appropriate FAA Service Area contact. Details for these contacts will be provided later in this article.		The form instructions state to submit the application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Flight Standards district office but that is no longer the preferred method. Once completed, the form along with any other required information should be submitted electronically via email to the appropriate FAA Service Area contact. Details for these contacts will be provided later in this article.

	Also per the instructions, the application must be submitted <strong>not later than 45 days prior</strong> to the date of proposed operations but you should plan on applying as far in advance as possible. Allowing a minimum of 60 or more days to process will add some cushion to your time line and if approved, will give your launch participants the ability to know the altitude limits and other special provisions in order to plan their flights. Note that altitude requests at or above 18,000ft MSL will require review by [[FAR_101_Resource_Pages#Aircraft_Hazard_Area_(AHA)\| FAA Office of Commercial Space (AST)]] <strong>adding 6 to 8 weeks</strong> to the review process.		Also per the instructions, the application must be submitted <strong>not later than 45 days prior</strong> to the date of proposed operations but you should plan on applying as far in advance as possible. Allowing a minimum of 60 or more days to process will add some cushion to your time line and if approved, will give your launch participants the ability to know the altitude limits and other special provisions in order to plan their flights. Note that altitude requests at or above 18,000ft MSL will require review by [[FAR_101_Resource_Pages#Aircraft_Hazard_Area_(AHA)\| FAA Office of Commercial Space (AST)]] <strong>adding 6 to 8 weeks</strong> to the review process. So plan accordingly. Higher altitude and Class 3 applications may take over 14 weeks (100+ days) to be approved.

	==Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)==		==Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)==

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HPR Instructions for FAA 7711-2

WikiSysop: /* Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08) */

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Filling out Form 7711-2 (8-08)

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	;Box 8: Enter the area of operations (location, altitudes, etc.). For the location, it should be provided in latitude and longitude in the following format:		;Box 8: Enter the area of operations (location, altitudes, etc.). For the location, it should be provided in latitude and longitude in the following format:


	DD° MM’ SS.SS” Direction (e.g. 28° 36’ 30.01” N, 80° 36’ 14.58” W)		DD° MM’ SS.SS” Direction (e.g. 28° 36’ 30.01” N, 80° 36’ 14.58” W)

	Where DD are the Degrees (00° to 89°), MM are the Minutes (00’ to 59’), SS.SS are the Decimal Seconds (00.00” to 59.99”), and Direction is the direction from the Equator/Prime Meridian. The Latitude is typically displayed first with the direction being either North (N) or South (S) from the Equator. The Longitude is typically displayed next with the direction being either East (E) or West (W) of the Prime Meridian. All U.S. sites should be located in North (N) and West (W) directions.		:Where DD are the Degrees (00° to 89°), MM are the Minutes (00’ to 59’), SS.SS are the Decimal Seconds (00.00” to 59.99”), and Direction is the direction from the Equator/Prime Meridian. The Latitude is typically displayed first with the direction being either North (N) or South (S) from the Equator. The Longitude is typically displayed next with the direction being either East (E) or West (W) of the Prime Meridian. All U.S. sites should be located in North (N) and West (W) directions.

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	“Surface to xx,xxx feet AGL”		“Surface to xx,xxx feet AGL”

	Where “xx,xxx” is your requested maximum altitude measured Above Ground Level (AGL). Providing the altitude above ground level as opposed to above mean sea level (MSL) can be key as some launch sites may be located significantly above sea level. Requesting a 5,000 foot MSL altitude for a launch already sitting at 3,000 feet above sea level would only leave a surface to 2,000 feet AGL range to fly within.		:Where “xx,xxx” is your requested maximum altitude measured Above Ground Level (AGL). Providing the altitude above ground level as opposed to above mean sea level (MSL) can be key as some launch sites may be located significantly above sea level. Requesting a 5,000 foot MSL altitude for a launch already sitting at 3,000 feet above sea level would only leave a surface to 2,000 feet AGL range to fly within.

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	When determining a nighttime altitude, always keep in mind that the higher a rocket travels in the dark, even with the brightest illumination, it can be harder to track the entire flight profile and therefore become a serious safety concern to anyone on the ground.		When determining a nighttime altitude, always keep in mind that the higher a rocket travels in the dark, even with the brightest illumination, it can be harder to track the entire flight profile and therefore become a serious safety concern to anyone on the ground.
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	To recap filling out Box 8, the entered information should read similar to the following:		:To recap filling out Box 8, the entered information should read similar to the following:

	28° 36’ 30.01” N, 80° 36’ 14.58” W; Surface to 5,000 feet AGL (Daytime).		28° 36’ 30.01” N, 80° 36’ 14.58” W; Surface to 5,000 feet AGL (Daytime).

	And if nighttime launch operations are also desired, the entered information in Box 8 would look similar to this:		:And if nighttime launch operations are also desired, the entered information in Box 8 would look similar to this:

	28° 36’ 30” N, 80° 36’ 15” W; Surface to 5,000 feet AGL (Daytime), Surface to 2,000 feet AGL (Nighttime).		28° 36’ 30” N, 80° 36’ 15” W; Surface to 5,000 feet AGL (Daytime), Surface to 2,000 feet AGL (Nighttime).

	Also keep in mind that just because you may request a certain altitude, there are other factors that may affect the FAA’s ability to grant you that altitude. Be prepared to accept lower altitudes.		:Also keep in mind that just because you may request a certain altitude, there are other factors that may affect the FAA’s ability to grant you that altitude. Be prepared to accept lower altitudes.
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	;Box 9: Enter the starting (9a) and ending (9b) dates and times. Since the application usually takes at least 45 days to process, most applicants choose to apply for a blanket certificate which covers a range of dates (e.g. January 1st to December 31st). This allows the greatest flexibility in scheduling events depending upon the applicants’ typical flying season. Of course if you only fly during the warmer months, you can enter the date range covering only those months. Conversely, if you only have a winter flying season, you only need to enter the date range for those months.		;Box 9: Enter the starting (9a) and ending (9b) dates and times. Since the application usually takes at least 45 days to process, most applicants choose to apply for a blanket certificate which covers a range of dates (e.g. January 1st to December 31st). This allows the greatest flexibility in scheduling events depending upon the applicants’ typical flying season. Of course if you only fly during the warmer months, you can enter the date range covering only those months. Conversely, if you only have a winter flying season, you only need to enter the date range for those months.

	The Starting and Ending Date fields can either be typed in manually in the typical MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g 01/01/2019 and 12/31/2019 respectively) or selected from a calendar drop down which is accessed by the small downward pointing arrow on the right end of the field. Note: you must be working in a local copy (i.e. saved on your computer) and not in a browser PDF viewer for some form features to be visible.		:The Starting and Ending Date fields can either be typed in manually in the typical MM/DD/YYYY format (e.g 01/01/2019 and 12/31/2019 respectively) or selected from a calendar drop down which is accessed by the small downward pointing arrow on the right end of the field. Note: you must be working in a local copy (i.e. saved on your computer) and not in a browser PDF viewer for some form features to be visible.

	The Starting and Ending Hours have to be entered manually using Military Time (24 hour time). The time of day is written in the 24-hour notation in the form of HH:MM:SS where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight, MM (00 to 59) is the number of full minutes that have passed since the last full hour, and SS (00 to 59) is the number of seconds since the last full minute. For instance, 1:30 AM would be entered as 01:30:00 while 4:15 PM would be entered as 16:15:00.		:The Starting and Ending Hours have to be entered manually using Military Time (24 hour time). The time of day is written in the 24-hour notation in the form of HH:MM:SS where HH (00 to 23) is the number of full hours that have passed since midnight, MM (00 to 59) is the number of full minutes that have passed since the last full hour, and SS (00 to 59) is the number of seconds since the last full minute. For instance, 1:30 AM would be entered as 01:30:00 while 4:15 PM would be entered as 16:15:00.

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	;Box 10: should just be left blank. Although the Form instructions indicate that applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization for activities other than an aviation event are to complete Boxes 1 through 10, Box 10 is irrelevant to rocket launch operations and should just be ignored.		;Box 10: Box 10 is irrelevant to rocket launch operations and should just be ignored.

	;Boxes 11 through 15: are ~~also~~ irrelevant to rocket launch operations and ~~as the Form instructions indicate, these~~ can be skipped over and left blank.		;Boxes 11 through 15: are irrelevant to rocket launch operations and can be skipped over and left blank.

	;Box 16: will be used to enter your proposed launch schedule for the time period entered in Boxes 9a & 9b. Event hours should be entered in the Hour (a) field, Event dates should be entered in the Date (b) field, and Event name should be entered in the Event (c) field, all on corresponding lines. For example:		;Box 16: will be used to enter your proposed launch schedule for the time period entered in Boxes 9a & 9b. Event hours should be entered in the Hour (a) field, Event dates should be entered in the Date (b) field, and Event name should be entered in the Event (c) field, all on corresponding lines. For example:
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	order and manner indicated on the form and shown above.		order and manner indicated on the form and shown above.

	Also, keep in mind that by providing your proposed launch schedule, it is not limiting your Class 2 rocketry activities to only those dates and times. The FAA will include this schedule as part of the approved certificate package to give the affected Air Traffic Facilities a better understanding of what they may expect out of a particular COA throughout the year. If you have a complete launch schedule figured out, include all of it. If you’re still working on one, include what you can estimate.		:Also, keep in mind that by providing your proposed launch schedule, it is not limiting your Class 2 rocketry activities to only those dates and times. The FAA will include this schedule as part of the approved certificate package to give the affected Air Traffic Facilities a better understanding of what they may expect out of a particular COA throughout the year. If you have a complete launch schedule figured out, include all of it. If you’re still working on one, include what you can estimate.

	;Box 17: Date and sign the application thereby certifying that you have read the “Please Read” field and the information you have entered into the Form is true. Before dating and signing the fields, it is recommended that you enter the following text into the “Remarks” field at the bottom of the form:		;Box 17: Date and sign the application thereby certifying that you have read the “Please Read” field and the information you have entered into the Form is true. Before dating and signing the fields, it is recommended that you enter the following text into the “Remarks” field at the bottom of the form: