The S.T.A.G.E.R. program is designed to allow S.W.A.R.M. members to reach staged goals in various areas of model rocketry. When a rocketeer achieves a goal, he/she will be awarded an online badge for his/her member page. There are three stages in each area. This is meant to be a fun way to challenge yourself in your rocketry hobby.
All flights must be pre-approved by a S.W.A.R.M. officer prior to launch (except the Competition, Rocketry, and History awards). Download and print out the S.T.A.G.E.R. Attempt Sheet and bring it to the next S.W.A.R.M. launch. Just let the Launch Control Officer know you are making a S.T.A.G.E.R. attempt before each flight.
|
13mm
1/4A / 1/2A / A Make a successful flight with the specified engine in any rocket(s). 18mm A/B/C Make a successful flight with the specified engine in any rocket(s). 24mm D/E/composite Make a successful flight with the specified engine in any rocket(s). 29mm E/F/composite Make a successful flight with the specified engine in any rocket(s). Endurance 1/4A 1/2A A; A B C; D E F Fly the same model three times in one day; once with each type of engine. Staging one/two/three Launch any rocket of one, two, or three stages. Each stage must light and be recovered without major damage. Cluster two/three/four Fly a cluster of the specified number of engines. Altitude 500'/1000'/2000' Achieve the specified altitude with any rocket(s). Tracking may be done by altimeter only. Payload NAR standard/egg/two eggs Make a successful flight with the specified payload in any rocket(s). Electronics locator/altimeter/camera Fly a rocket with each type of electronic device. |
Recovery
tumble/streamer/parachute Make a successful flight with the specified recovery type in any rocket(s). Streamer 30s/60s/120s Using a B-engine or smaller, achieve the given duration using streamer recovery. Parachute 60s/120s/180s Using a B-engine or smaller, achieve the given duration using parachute recovery. Complex boost glider/helicopter/rocket glider Fly the specified type of rocket. Competition duration/altitude/scale Achieve a qualified flight in the specified event at a sanctioned NAR competition. NRC 1/6/top 10 Post a qualified NRC flight, fly all 6 events, and finish in the top 10 in all events. This can be achieved individually or as part of a registered NAR team. Skill Level 1/3/5 Build, finish, fly, and recover a model of each given skill level. Craftsmanship scale/concept scale/plastic model conversion Build, finish, fly, and recover each type of model. Advanced Topics ground support/RC boost glider/R&D Build a launch pad or controller. Successfully launch a radio controlled boost glider. Complete a research and development project related to rocketry. Rocketry beginner/advanced/expert Take the specified online quiz and achieve at least 80%. History beginner/advanced/expert Take the specified online quiz and achieve at least 80%. |