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Scan through this 6 page article showing the start to finish process for building a high powered rocket.

 

 

Look at rocket designs on the following sites. Look for potential rocket kits which are at least 8’ tall.

Apogee: http://www.apogeerockets.com/High-Power_kits.asp

Binder Design: http://binderdesign.com/store/page2.html

Public Missiles: https://blastzone.com/pml/ and http://www.publicmissiles.com/images/kitspec.pdf

Mad Cow Rocketry: http://www.madcowrocketry.com/servlet/StoreFront

Red Arrow Hobbies (parts): http://www.redarrowhobbies.com/PRODUCTS.HTM

Be prepared to present your favorite designs.

I want you to watch the first few videos. Do NOT download and activate the RockSim 30 day free trial. We will do that once we have the parts for you to enter.

For now, watch at least the first 4 videos (you can watch more if you like) get an idea of what RockSim is all about.

Be prepared to tell the class what you have learned about RockSim.

Check out some existing online videos

Be prepared to show the class your favorite video.

View the video: How to assemble a reloadable motor. http://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocketry_Videos/Rocketry_Video_19.asp

Be prepared to present in class how these larger reloadable motors are different from the one piece disposable motors we used in the parking lot:

Look at several rocket project plans that others have posted.

Be prepared to present to the class the general steps and information we will need to think about in order to complete this rocket.

View the following information:

Interactive diagram on http://www.publicmissiles.com/frontpage.asp?flash=true.
What is the unique recovery feature in a “Public Missiles” rocket?

Watch all 5 videos in the “Dual Deployment in Rocketry” starting with:

Be prepared to talk to the class and give a 5 minute summary to help the class understand how the Dual Deployment system will work. You might want to bring a diagram or two to help.