Canadian Association of Rocketry
- Canadian Association of Rocketry
The Canadian Association of Rocketry (CAR) is the self-supporting, non-profit governing body for the sport/hobby of model rocketry in
Canada. CAR was established in 1965.
Among its many duties, CAR is:
* to promote development of Amateur Aerospace as a recognized sport and worthwhile amateur activity.
* the official national body for amateur aerospace in Canada.
* a chartering organization for model rocket clubs across the country.
* offers its' chartered clubs contest sanction and assistance in getting and keeping flying sites.
* the voice of its' membership, providing liaison and certification programs with Transport Canada, Natural Resources Canada (Explosives Regulatory Division), and other government agencies
* also works with local governments, zoning boards and parks departments to promote the interests of local chartered clubs.
* CAR is the principal stakeholder representing Non-military, Non-commercial aerospace on the Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regulatory Advisory Council (CARAC) which is responsible for maintaining and developing the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS).
* a Rocketry Association whose rules and regulations as formally acceptable to the Minister of Transport.
External links
* [http://www.canadianrocketry.org// Web site]
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