Manufacturer: | Apogee Components |
The following excerpt is
from "Sport Rocketry". The intention is to allow guests to get a
basic feeling about a kit. We strongly suggest that you get a copy of the
referenced Sport Rocketry and read the entire article. Inside you will find
many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For
more information, use the two links above.
"Second Stage - Advanced Model Rockerty, second edition, might
just help you out of those rocketry doldrums."
"This book compiles the writings of eleven authors into the exploration of
eight areas of advanced rocketry."
"Be forewarned that the outlined projects are not for weekend
warriors."
"The ideas presented are for serious rocketeers who want to delve into
several science-oriented applications of the hobby."
"Using an Astrocam as a starting point, Michael Banks discusses the finer
points of motor selection and its effect on the camera's field of view."
"Thomas Hoelle steps the reader through the basic requirements of NAR's
"Pink Book" rules for scale competition."
"Several chapters present electronic projects."
". . . a launch control system . . . schematics that enhance a launch
system with a digital countdown timer . . . an FM telemetry transmitter.
"In other chambers, Greg Good discusses the difficulties of altitude
determination . . .:
". . . how to put your HO railroad to good use within the design of a
rocket impulse recorder . . ."
". . . a payload design for atmospheric sampling."
"There's even a high power chamber . . . for three included rocket designs
by Rich Cardillo."
" . . . six BASIC programs are listed to aid with flight stability
calculations and speed-altitude predictions."
The entire article gives the impression is that this book is for an intermediate/ expert modeler with the desire and time to commit advanced projects.
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