Before the day of the launch:

Check stability of the rocket to be at least 1.5, 2.0 preferred. Add weights as needed.
Mark the CG (found experimentally) and CP (found in OpenRocket) on the outside of the rocket
Check that the fins are square and secured
Check that the rail guides slide smoothly in the test rail
Confirm that you are a member of NAR, and that you have your NAR ID number
Fill out the NAR Level 1 Certification Paperwork
Fill out the URRG flight card (or applicable flight card for the launch site used)

Day of, before going to the launch:

Gather the required rocket materials:
- Rocket: Rocket lower stage, upper stage, nosecone, and motor retainer cap, (optional) ballast
- Recovery Equipment: quick link, parachute, flame blanket, shock cord (if removable one used)
- Motor and Charge: single use motor, deployment charge, delay drill, e-match, backup e-match (all usually brought by launch coordinator)
Double-check paperwork, CG, CP, stability, etc.
Account for any required launch site gear (tables, chairs, tent, etc.)

Pack the recovery gear
- Fold the parachute and attach it to quick link
- Put flame blanket on shock cord and secure
- Tie off shock cord to quick link
- Secure quick link to bottom of payload bay
- Seal the recovery bay
Prepare the motor
- Remove motor from protective casing, assemble per instructions
  - Check required delay from OpenRocket
  - Use 0.75g of powder unless otherwise specified.
- Slide the motor into the motor tube, secure with motor retainer cap
Tape e-match to the side of the rocket
Report to RSO for final inspection, launching