Question 1

When will your 2023 event be?

Accepted Answer

October 28-29th

Question 2

Will there be a motor vendor?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our motor vendor for the event is AMW Pro-X! They will be bringing a selection of motors to the event, but to ensure you get the motor you want for the event you should order it from their website using the instructions below.

Go to www.amwprox.com and when you checkout select the "Hold for pickup" as your shipping option and add a note to your order that says "Pickup @ Nozzleween". This way they will know to set your motor aside to bring to the event.

Question 3

What rods/rails/pads are available?

Accepted Answer

FAR has a section on their website showing their available Launchers

Question 4

Will there be food?

Accepted Answer

We are planning on having a food truck serving tacos and some other Mexican cuisine at the event for breakfast and lunch on Saturday the 28th. Please plan appropriately to have snacks during the day as well as dinner on Saturday night and Sunday morning. It's always a good plan to pack extra dry food in case something happens and the food truck can't make it. Food truck menu is TBD and we will update this FAQ and send out a tweet when we know more.

Question 5

Can I fly low power rockets (LPR)?

Accepted Answer

YES! You can fly LPR with just a Spectral Spectator Pass ticket as well if you like. You will still have to go through our pad team to get a launch slot, it won't be a free for all!

Question 6

Will both Tripoli and NAR be represented?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately this will be a NAR only Launch. If you are a Tripoli member you're more than welcome to fly under NAR rules.

Question 7

Can I bring my RV?

Accepted Answer

There are no RV hookups at FAR, and there is limited parking space so we would recommend that you camp or sleep in a car rather than bring an RV.

Question 8

Is there water?

Accepted Answer

While we will have some water on site, we strongly recommend you bring enough water to sustain yourself! It will be hot and somewhat humid so expect to consume about 2-3 GALLONS of water a day. (I know right? Crazy).

Question 9

Are there bathrooms on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be bathrooms on site!

Question 10

Are there showers on site?

Accepted Answer

TBD, we are told the bathrooms on site have showers so we are fairly certain they will be available but don't want to promise anything.

Question 11

Is there camping?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on-site Camping is available and encouraged, but please come prepared! Please plan accordingly, we don't want anyone sleeping on the ground due to dangerous wildlife present at the site (snakes, scorpions, etc.)

Question 12

Is there a schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Event schedule is on the Event page where you can purchase tickets.

Question 13

I need a refund - Can I request one?

Accepted Answer

Yes please reach out to us at contact@hotnozzlesociety.org

Question 14

Can I fly more than once?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If we have a lot of folks who have not yet flown we may have to ask you to wait a salvo or two, but you are welcome to fly as many times as you like!

Question 15

How do I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

If you'd like to volunteer at the event please fill out the form @ bit.ly/HNS3volunteer

We will read your response and contact you with the info you provide in the form. Thanks!

Question 16

How do I donate?

Accepted Answer

Thank you! Click that button on the upper right of this page called ‘Donate’.

Question 17

What is recovery like?

Accepted Answer

If you were at HNS 2021 or 2022, fairly similar. Luckily there won't be corn this time though, and the terrain should be flatter. You will track where your rocket lands and get your vector, then come to the recovery tent to get your safety checkout and a buddy before you go fetch your rocket!

Question 18

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

It’s best if you don’t bring your dog. It will be hot, and there will be a lot of people, not to mention the motors are quite loud and can easily startle a dog.

Question 19

What is the flight waiver?

Accepted Answer

The site waiver is currently 120,000-feet AGL!!!, this is subject to change so please stay updated and check our socials!

Question 20

What is the highest motor I can fly?

Accepted Answer

We can guarantee all Rockets with 'L' impulse and below that are built to the NAR Safety Code can fly, but will have to make special arrangements for anything larger than that.

Question 21

Will you be certifying? To what level?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We will be doing NAR certs. We have the capability to certify up to L2, and will be administering L2 tests at designated times to be announced!

Question 22

Junior HPR?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Note unaccompanied minors will not be allowed, so if you will be launching junior HPR, please make sure you come with a parent/guardian.

Question 23

Can I do Hybrids?

Accepted Answer

No Hybrids, only certified solid motors from a licensed motor manufacturer in California can be used (ie estes, aerotech, cesaroni, etc.)

Please note that Loki Motors will not be allowed at this event as they are not certified in the State of California.

Question 24

Can I do Liquids?

Accepted Answer

No liquids, only certified solid motors from a licensed motor manufacturer in California can be used (ie estes, aerotech, cesaroni, etc.)

Please note that Loki Motors will not be allowed at this event as they are not certified in the State of California.

Question 25

Can I do experimental motors?

Accepted Answer

No experimentals, only certified solid motors from a licensed motor manufacturer in California can be used (ie estes, aerotech, cesaroni, etc.)

Please note that Loki Motors will not be allowed at this event as they are not certified in the State of California.

Question 26

Will there be awards?

Accepted Answer

Yes there will, do something cool and maybe you'll get one. We've teased some of the awards on our twitter leading up to the event ;)

Event FAQ

When will your 2023 event be?

Will there be a motor vendor?

What rods/rails/pads are available?

Will there be food?

Can I fly low power rockets (LPR)?

Will both Tripoli and NAR be represented?

Can I bring my RV?

Is there water?

Are there bathrooms on site?

Are there showers on site?

Is there camping?

Is there a schedule?

I need a refund - Can I request one?

Can I fly more than once?

How do I volunteer?

How do I donate?

What is recovery like?

Can I bring my dog?

What is the flight waiver?

What is the highest motor I can fly?

Will you be certifying? To what level?

Junior HPR?

Can I do Hybrids?

Can I do Liquids?

Can I do experimental motors?

Will there be awards?