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The model rocket safety code says to point the launcher within how many degrees of vertical?

30 degrees of vertical at most.

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  1. 60 degrees
  2. 30 degrees ✔
  3. 45 degrees

Why: Launching nearly straight up keeps the rocket and its parts coming down near the pad. Pointing it low is how rockets end up flying toward people.

Huh, didn't know that: The code also calls for a blast deflector so the motor exhaust does not hit the ground.

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Answer: 30 degrees. Launching nearly straight up keeps the rocket and its parts coming down near the pad. Pointing it low is how rockets end up flying toward people.

  1. CAP Model Rocketry Complete Guide www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Complete_Guide_F4ED514D80382.pdf
    within 30 degrees of the vertical
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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