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Starting from a kit, I assembled the rocket using the [http://www.westsystem.com/ss/the-105-system/ West System] for my epoxy. Taking the time to make sure everything is done correctly is the most important part of building a rocket. Throughout the build stage, [http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ OpenRocket] was used to verify the design, stability margins, and motor sizing. The data file is linked below, and includes the specific dimensions, weights, and flight profiles on various motors. | Starting from a kit, I assembled the rocket using the [http://www.westsystem.com/ss/the-105-system/ West System] for my epoxy. Taking the time to make sure everything is done correctly is the most important part of building a rocket. Throughout the build stage, [http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ OpenRocket] was used to verify the design, stability margins, and motor sizing. The data file is linked below, and includes the specific dimensions, weights, and flight profiles on various motors. | ||
| − | *[https://picasaweb.google.com/dmitriyp13/ | + | *[https://picasaweb.google.com/dmitriyp13/SafetyOrangeBuildPictures?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMKyqemr3vPKGQ&feat=directlink Build Pictures] |
*[http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ OpenRocket] [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4961781/safety%20orange.ork Data File] | *[http://openrocket.sourceforge.net/ OpenRocket] [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4961781/safety%20orange.ork Data File] | ||
=First Flight= | =First Flight= | ||
| − | The maiden flight of Safety Orange occurred on July 9. I had a perfect flight and a beautiful recovery. Of course, pictures were taken and can be found [https://picasaweb.google.com/dmitriyp13/ | + | The maiden flight of Safety Orange occurred on July 9. I had a perfect flight and a beautiful recovery. Of course, pictures were taken and can be found [https://picasaweb.google.com/dmitriyp13/SafetyOrangeFlight109July2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIXDj5T8mKbIiQE&feat=directlink here]. When I get the data cable for my altimeter, I'll post the altitude data here. |
=Next Steps= | =Next Steps= | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 22 October 2011
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Overview
This is my latest rocket project that I am building in preparation for my Level 3 certification.
Current Status
I had my first flight at the July 2011 HARA Launch. My next step is to finish my Flight Computer, reinforce the fins with fiberglass cloth, paint it, and make my TAP members happy.
Rocket Build
Starting from a kit, I assembled the rocket using the West System for my epoxy. Taking the time to make sure everything is done correctly is the most important part of building a rocket. Throughout the build stage, OpenRocket was used to verify the design, stability margins, and motor sizing. The data file is linked below, and includes the specific dimensions, weights, and flight profiles on various motors.
First Flight
The maiden flight of Safety Orange occurred on July 9. I had a perfect flight and a beautiful recovery. Of course, pictures were taken and can be found here. When I get the data cable for my altimeter, I'll post the altitude data here.
Next Steps
Up next, I have a few more things I must do before my Level 3 certification flight.
- Finish the basic Flight Computer
- Reinforce the fins with additional fiberglass cloth
- Use epoxy filler to "pretty up" the fin fillets
- Paint the rocket
