Are there any options for our required qualification flight if the nearest NAR sections launch site is a long drive away?
You do not necessarily have to travel to one of the official NAR launches on the NAR website list, or even use one of the “mentors” listed on that website. These are, of course, the preferred methods; but you can also use any Senior (adult) NAR member in your local area or have an impartial adult (not related to any team member or affiliated with the school) join the NAR to do this, to avoid pre-fly-off long-distance travel.