Rocket Building 101

Creator: Gtpyro Status: Active Born On: 21:04, 1 May 2013 (CDT) Last Updated: 21:56, 01 May 2013 (CDT)

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 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 12 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

• TBD

Slides

Will be posted eventually