259.781 Model rockets; definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Model rocket” means an aero-model that ascends into the air without use of aerodynamic lifting forces against gravity and is propelled by means of a model rocket engine. (b) “Model rocket engine” or “engine” means a device or combination of devices which provide […]
259.782 Inapplicability of act to certain activities. Sec. 2. This act does not apply to the design, construction, production, maintenance, launch, flight, test, operation or use of, or any other activity in connection with a model rocket or model rocket engine, when carried on or engaged in by (a) the United States or this state, […]
259.783 Model rockets; requirements prior to launch, operation and flight. Sec. 3. A model rocket shall comply with the following requirements prior to its launch, operation and flight: (a) Gross weight, including the model rocket engine, shall not exceed 16 ounces. (b) No more than 4 ounces of propellant materials shall be contained in a […]
259.784 Model rocket engines; standards. Sec. 4. A model rocket engine which supplies the propulsive force for a model rocket shall conform to the following standards: (a) It shall be a commercially manufactured device or combination of devices wherein all chemical ingredients of a combustible nature are pre-mixed and ready for use. (b) The force […]
259.785 Model rockets; location of launch site, standards. Sec. 5. A model rocket may be launched, operated and flown only in a location, not otherwise restricted by law, which shall comply with the following minimum standards: (a) A ground area shall be used containing at least 5,000 square yards and having a general rectangular shape […]
259.786 Model rockets; launching, conditions. Sec. 6. A model rocket may be launched upon compliance with the following conditions: (a) A device or mechanism shall be used which shall restrict the horizontal motion of the model rocket until sufficient flight velocity shall have been attained for reasonably safe, predictable flight. (b) Launching or ignition shall […]
259.787 Model rocket engines; ground testing, conditions. Sec. 7. A model rocket engine may be tested on the ground for the purpose of determining performance or may be used as the motive power of an experiment conducted on the ground under the following minimum conditions: (a) The engine shall be affixed to a testing device […]
259.788 Model rockets; activities prohibited. Sec. 8. The following activities are prohibited: (a) The use of a model rocket engine for pyrotechnic purposes or for the primary purpose of producing a spectacular display of color, sound, light or any combination thereof, or in any way contrary to the provisions of this act. (b) Tampering with […]
259.789 Scope of act. Sec. 9. Chapter 39 of Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, as amended, being section 750.243 of the Compiled Laws of 1948, and all other acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act do not apply to the use of model rockets in conformity […]
