Rocketry Videos

Cambridge Rocket Club launch - Saturn V on a G76 (2018-01-06)

Nearly perfect launch of a huge Apogee Saturn V model rocket with the Cambridge Rocket Club, summer 2017. The green propellant motor was hard to light and took a few tries. This time it went. The ... [View]

Estes Alpha III Complete Build (2017-05-29)

Full build of the popular Estes Alpha III E2X(easy to assemble) kit. Launch video coming soon. As soon as weather and opportunity cooperate that is. Some may be wondering: Why do a video for an easy ... [View]

Estes Cosmic Interceptor 2nd flight on an Aerotech E30-4T (2016-10-12)

Second perfect flight of my Estes Cosmic Interceptor, launched on an Aerotech E30-4T on October 10th 2016 with Cambridge Rocket Club in Ontario. [View]

Estes Cosmic Interceptor on an Aerotech E30-4T (2016-08-29)

Cosmic Interceptor launched on a single-use Aerotech E30-4T. Very fast and loud boost. During coast you could hear a slight whistle. Very nice flight of a cool rocket. [View]

Estes Crossfire ISX launched on a B6-4 (2016-10-15)

Launch of an Estes Crossfire ISX on a B6-4 engine to about 600 ft. This is one of the rockets that comes with the popular Tandem-X launch set. This was launched with the pad that comes with the set. [View]

Estes Crossfire ISX launched on an A8-3 (2016-10-12)

Estes Crossfire ISX from the Tandem-X launch set. Launched on the smallest engine recommended, an A8-3 to about 220 ft. The chute stayed folded in the way down probably due to being prepped the night ... [View]

Estes Javelin 2.5" upscale launch on Aerotech H195 (2017-05-29)

This was the maiden flight of my scratch built 2.5"(6.3cm) diameter upscale of an out of production Estes Javelin #2005 model rocket kit from 1989. This was launched on an Aerotech H195NBT with ... [View]

Estes Leviathan launch on an Aerotech G74-6W (2017-05-29)

Maiden flight of my Estes Leviathan launched on an Aerotech G74-6W. I was in a bad spot behind some tents when mine was up for launch but you can see the flight pretty well. Nice bright white flame ... [View]

Estes Loadstar II on a B6-4/C6-0 combo - lawn dart (2016-05-23)

My Estes Loadstar II on it's second flight. Launched with a C6-0 booster and B6-4 second stage. Improper motor loading resulted in lawn dart. Damage was minimal, will fix and fly again. [View]

Estes Magnum #2032 (dual 24mm mod) Successful flight on D12-0/D12-5 (2016-05-22)

Successful flight of my Estes Magnum #2032 on a D12-0/D12-5 combo. View from the pad. [View]

Estes Magnum #2032 Flight on D12-0/D12-5 (2016-05-22)

** WARNING headphone users** Estes Magnum #2032 (dual 24mm mod) on its successful flight after post-CATO rebuild. Launched on a D12 booster with D12-5 sustainer. Sorry for the crappy video quality ... [View]

Estes Magnum CATO (2016-04-23)

Sadly another Magnum bites the dust. The C11-0 booster blew up, ignited the upper stage motor while blasting it up into the upper body tube, which continued burning inside and lit the tube on fire. ... [View]

Estes Magnum CATO - original unprocessed (2016-04-30)

Sadly another Magnum bites the dust. The C11-0 booster blew up, ignited the upper stage motor while blasting it up into the upper body tube, which continued burning inside and lit the tube on fire. ... [View]

Estes Mini Mosquito on an A10-3T = GONE (2016-08-18)

One and only flight of my Estes Mosquito. A 1/2A or 1/4A would have been better but all I had was an A10 and couldn't resist trying it once. It's definitely somewhere. [View]

Estes Optima 3" upscale launch on a CTI G125-RL Onboard Cam (2017-06-15)

This was a windy day, but not too much to fly. Still nice flight though. Altitude at apogee was around 1000ft. I had a Jolly Logic Chute Release aboard set for 400ft. This holds the chute closed ... [View]

Estes Optima 3" upscale launch on an Aerotech G80-NBT onboard 808 cam (2016-10-11)

Onboard cam view of my 3" upscale Estes Optima launched on an Aerotech DMS G80-14A NBT. This was the first launch after rebuilding after it's recovery separation and crash in June 2016. The altitude ... [View]

Estes Optima 3" upscale launch on an Aerotech G80. (2016-10-11)

Launch of my Estes Optima 3" upscale rocket on an Aerotech DMS G80-14A NBT drilled down to an 8 second delay. Simmed altitude was 1047ft with max speed of 208mph. [View]

Estes Optima 3" upscale Level 1 Certification flight (2016-05-29)

Scratch built Optima 3.13" upscale built from mailing tubes launched on a CTI Pro29 3-grain H133 Blue Streak. On board altimeter recorded a peak altitude of 1189ft with a max speed of 196MPH. [View]

Estes Optima 3" upscale Level 1 Certification flight 1080p version (2016-05-29)

Scratch built Optima 3.13" upscale built from mailing tubes launched on a CTI Pro29 3-grain H133 Blue Streak. On board altimeter recorded a peak altitude of 1189ft with a max speed of 196MPH. [View]

Estes Optima 3" upscale Level 1 Certification on-board cam (2016-05-29)

Onboard cam view of my L1 cert flight. The rocket is a scratch built 120% 3" upscale of an Estes Optima. Launched on a CTI Pro29 3-grain H133 Blue Thunder. You can even see the blue glow from the ... [View]

Estes Tandem-X review/build/launch Part 3 of 3 - Crossfire ISX rocket (2016-12-26)

This is part 3 of 3 of my review of the Estes Tandem-X launch set. In this part, I do a complete build of the Crossfire ISX with tips along the way for this Skill Level 1 rocket. It can be launched ... [View]

Estes Ventris launched on a CTI G88 Smokey Sam onboard view (2016-08-27)

Launch of my Estes Ventris on a CTI Pro29 2-grain G88 Smokey Sam to 1179ft. The G88 is barely a G at only 84N total. Burn is fast and definitely smokey. Delay was drilled to 6 seconds, 7 seconds ... [View]

Estes Ventris on a CTI G88-SS (2016-06-20)

Estes Ventris launched June 18th, 2016 on a CTI Pro29 HP84-G88-SS (Smokey Sam) to 1179 ft. with max velocity of 215MPH, according to the on board FireFly altimeter. Winds were about 6-8 MPH, launch ... [View]

Estes Ventris on an Aerotech E30-4T (2016-08-28)

Launch of my Estes Ventris on a single-use Aerotech E30-4T. This is an excellent low-end motor for this rocket. Plenty of kick off the pad with a very loud quick burn. Altitude for this flight was ... [View]

Estes Ventris on an Aerotech F39-6T (2017-12-03)

Launch of the Estes Ventris Pro Series II #9701 on an Aerotech F39-6T which is the largest motor currently available for the 24/40 case. ***This is one of several rocketry videos from this summer ... [View]

HPR liftoff at 320fps (2016-05-29)

I did my best with my hand-held camera to capture the liftoff of an HPR rocket(not mine) at NYPOWER in Geneseo, NY on Saturday May 28th, 2016 [View]

Javelin 2.5" upscale almost breaks the sound barrier (2017-08-16)

This quick afternoon flight of my 2.5" upscale of the Estes Javelin nearly broke the sound barrier at Mach 0.9. The onboard altimeter recorded an altitude of 3,664 ft (1.1km) with a top speed of 691 ... [View]

NYPower 21 rocket launch to 10k ft(3km) (2017-05-29)

Way back on the away cell, excellent flight on an M motor. Not my rocket - I can't afford such madness. [View]

Optima upscale launch on a CTI G54 Redline Onboard Cam(2D version) (2017-12-07)

2D version of the 3D video posted previously. The rocket is a 3.1"(76mm)dia. upscale Optima launched on a CTI 159G54-12A Redline longburn motor. Altitude: 1180 ft Onboard cam is a 1080p/720p 808 ... [View]

Rocket Launch in 3D! (2017-07-17)

First launch of a 3D camera setup - twin 808 cameras in a custom built housing. Liftoff is LOUD! And that's even with recording sound from inside the airframe. The rocket is a 3.1"(78mm) upscale of ... [View]

SpaceX Falcon 9 and Fairing Flying Model Rocket Kit Assembly (2017-02-05)

This is an assembly of the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Fairing Flying Model Rocket Kit. This is a very sturdy kit made by SpaceX themselves. It can fly on Estes D12-5, E9-6, E12-6, or even Aerotech rocket ... [View]

SpaceX Falcon 9 model rocket launch onboard cam (2017-03-20)

Maiden launch of my SpaceX Falcon 9 with Fairing model rocket kit on an Estes D12-5. An excellent "low-n-slow" flight. Everything worked flawlessly. Video was taken with one of the low-end 808 ... [View]

SpaceX Falcon 9 model rocket on an Estes D12-5 (2017-12-03)

This is a flight of a SpaceX Falcon 9 w/ fairing model rocket kit, launched on an Estes D12-5 engine. A D12-3 would have been a better choice that day since there was a bit of wind. On this flight, ... [View]