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The Model Rocketry
 Handbook
By Stuart Lodge

"Stuart Lodge in Sport Rocketry magazine and in Apogee rocketry newsletters.

What I didn't know was his efforts in founding the British Model Flying Association or BMFA, what it took to transport Model Rocketry to the UK and convince officials how safe it is. He acknowledges on page one that G. Harry Stine wrote the seminal text called The Model Rocketry Handbook in 1965 which should be read by all model rocketeers.

Think of Stuart Lodges book as a compact extension of the original handbook, with a historical and international view for the 21st century. Organized in a functional layout with numerous photographs new to myself.

As a NAR member I'm interested in contest rocketry and learning about Federation Aeronautique Internationale or FAI style competition.

This book shines in the description of the various FAI events and construction techniques of these specific models. Populated with many line drawings especially in the chapter on gliders that provide useful insight on the workings of these models.

This is not a complex text book so it would be especially handy for younger persons just entering the hobby. A scout who is taking Space Exploration Merit Badge or a 4-H rocket club come to mind. I recommend it when building your personal, club, or section model rocket library."
JC

For sheer excitement, the launch of a model rocket takes a lot of . . .

Discover How To Gain
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About Model Rocketry

The Model Rocketry
 Handbook
By Stuart Lodge

"Stuart Lodge in Sport Rocketry magazine and in Apogee rocketry newsletters.

What I didn't know was his efforts in founding the British Model Flying Association or BMFA, what it took to transport Model Rocketry to the UK and convince officials how safe it is. He acknowledges on page one that G. Harry Stine wrote the seminal text called The Model Rocketry Handbook in 1965 which should be read by all model rocketeers.

Think of Stuart Lodges book as a compact extension of the original handbook, with a historical and international view for the 21st century. Organized in a functional layout with numerous photographs new to myself.

As a NAR member I'm interested in contest rocketry and learning about Federation Aeronautique Internationale or FAI style competition.

This book shines in the description of the various FAI events and construction techniques of these specific models. Populated with many line drawings especially in the chapter on gliders that provide useful insight on the workings of these models.

This is not a complex text book so it would be especially handy for younger persons just entering the hobby. A scout who is taking Space Exploration Merit Badge or a 4-H rocket club come to mind. I recommend it when building your personal, club, or section model rocket library."
JC

For sheer excitement, the launch of a model rocket takes a lot of beating. The tension of the countdown, ignition, a blast of flame and smoke and your creation boosts skywards.

The spectacle of a detailed scale rocket hurtling skywards then either drifting down on a recovery parachute, or a high-performance boost glider circling in a thermal current immediately brings to mind thoughts of interplanetary travel and the infinity of space.

Stuart has experienced all forms of model rocketry and built up a depth of experience of the science and practice of this futuristic hobby.

This book describes the physics and chemistry for those who want to explore the hobby in-depth but also enables the newcomer to model rocketry and gain the knowledge to safely enjoy it.

The whole spectrum of the hobby is covered including history, scale and functional model construction, propellants, stability, recovery and ground support systems plus much more.

5-3/4" X 8-1/4", Softcover, 144 pages.