Rocket Building 101

Creator: Gtpyro Status: Active Born On: 21:04, 1 May 2013 (CDT) Last Updated: 22:19, 18 June 2013 (CDT)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• We are meeting at 0745 on Saturday morning at the shop to caravan to the launch
• Current Weather Status: GO

Overview

The goal of this class is to educate interested individuals in high power rocketry by introducing the basics of rocket construction, simulation, and safety.

Outcome: successfully build and fly your first rocket!

Class Format

• 1 (or more - depending on interest) intro sessions going over the basics. This should take approx 1 hour
• Weekly build sessions that help participants construct their rocket
• Launch your creations at the Southern Thunder Launch on 22-23 June

Details

• When: 9 May 2013, 7-8pm (for the intro session)
• Where: MK256
• How Much: varies. From ~$40 and up - explained in detail in the class
• Restrictions: Participants must be at least 18 years old (if less than 18, must be accompanied by an adult).
• Why: Well.... Because ROCKETS!
• Follow-on build sessions will be scheduled at a later time

Links

• List of things to bring to a launch [1]
• Pre-launch checklist [2]

Slides

Are posted (via GDocs). More to come for each session...

• Intro Session [3]
• First Build Session [4]
• Theory 1 [5]
• Second Build Session [6]
• Theory 2 [7]
• Third Build Session [8]
• Fourth Build Session [9]
• Safety [10]
• Launch Day [11]