Rocketry

Rocketry

First Launch

I finally launched my LOC Vulcanite rocket for the first time. The resultswere outstanding.I blogged about myVulcanite earlier this year. This rocket is 53"...

I finally launched my LOC Vulcanite rocket for the first time. The resultswere outstanding.I blogged about myVulcanite earlier this year. This rocket is 53" tall(4.5 ft, 135 cm) and weighs 32 oz (2 pounds, about 1 kg) before adding a motor.I painted it orange and black to make it more visible against blue sky orlight clouds.My goals for this rocket include:determining that it is flight worthyobtainingmy Level 1 certificationgaining experience with high-power motorsflying a...

I finally launched my LOC Vulcanite rocket for the first time. The resultswere outstanding.I blogged about myVulcanite earlier this year. This rocket is 53" tall(4.5 ft, 135 cm) and weighs 32 oz...

Rocketry

There's no 'k' in 'rocs'

One of my many hobbies is rocketry. Just a guess, but you've probablyheard of it. If not, check out the two main rocketry associations inthe USA: the National...

One of my many hobbies is rocketry. Just a guess, but you've probablyheard of it. If not, check out the two main rocketry associations inthe USA: the National Association ofRocketry and Tripoli RocketryAsociation.The latter is an international organization, with groups ("prefectures")in North America, Europe, Israel and Australia.I have always been interested in rockets, ever since watchingmanland on the Moon back in 1969.I launched "hobby rockets"in the late 1970's, but only...

One of my many hobbies is rocketry. Just a guess, but you've probablyheard of it. If not, check out the two main rocketry associations inthe USA: the National Association ofRocketry and Tripoli...