We recommend if you havent participated in any rocket launches or experienced building different level of rockets that you take the NARTREK Course thats offered by NAR and attend NAR certified rocket launches to get the grasp of things. These courses is much like boyscouts or 4-H. You begin learning the basics and the foundations to rocketry and you gain skill along the way reinforcing your knowledge in this great hobby. Visit nar.org to learn more and to sign up for this great, affordable course they offer to everyne. As you progress along we as a team/club will help you achieve the many levels so you can start certifying in the advanced groups.We are a NON-Affiliated club but we DO adhire to Strict NAR / NFPA rules and regulations at all times.