Rocketry Videos

Apollo Little Joe 2nd Flight (2012-04-03)

The cardstock model Apollo Little Joe II makes it's second flight before going to Alpena CRTC for CAP Model Rocketry Encampment last August. [View]

Apollo Little Joe II Cardstock Model Test Flight (2011-07-06)

My second cardstock model rocket converted to flight. The classic Apollo Little Joe II in 1:48 Scale on an Estes C11-5 motor. Regretfully, I couldn't keep the model in the frame throughout the ... [View]

ASTP Saturn 1B Model Flight.wmv (2010-08-31)

My Semroc Saturn 1B flies during a break in the competition in Frankenmuth, MI. [View]

Bomarc 1.6" Launch (2016-09-25)

Third, and best flight to date of this Madcow Bomarc missile replica. [View]

Cadet Johnson's Big Rocket (2009-09-08)

One of my proteges--C/Captain Johnny Johnson of the Sanilac Composite Squadron (Michigan Wing--Civil Air Patrol) launches his mailing tube rocket for the first time on a cluster of four C6-3 motors ... [View]

CAP Cadet's Cosmic Cobra (2011-01-10)

Cadet Capt. Johnny Johnson flies his Estes Cosmic Cobra for the WEYI News team during the first-ever Michigan Wing Model Rocketry Challenge. The event was held near Frankenmuth, MI in August 2010. [View]

CAP Model Rocketry Encampment 2011 The Movie (2011-08-22)

A highlight video presentation made up for the Great Lakes Region Civil Air Patrol Model Rocketry Encampment. Perhaps the only program of it's kind in the nation. We had a blast during the week at ... [View]

Cardstock Saturn V Launches In Akron, MI (2011-10-25)

Two, count 'em, two 1:96 scale cardstock Saturn V models launched in this brief video compilation. Shot during a CAP model rocket launch on an incredibly nice October weekend in Akron, MI. ... [View]

Estes Maxi V-2 Launch Demo For GLR Summer Encampment 2010 (2010-08-09)

Future MI Wing Commander, CAP Colonel Leo Burke provides the color commentary during the much-anticipated model rocketry demo for the cadet wing at CRTC Alpena, MI. First up is an Estes Cosmic Cobra ... [View]

Honest John Model Rocket Launch--Alpena CRTC (2009-10-27)

The distinctive silhouette of an Honest John ("HoJo") missile graces the skies over Alpena, MI during the 2009 GLR CAP Summer Encampment--Model Rocketry Encampment. Launch operations carried out on ... [View]

Little Joe II Launch (2015-04-14)

Second flight of a 1:48 scale papercraft Apollo Little Joe II model rocket at the 2014 MI Wing CAP Model Rocketry Encampment. Also third flight for this model for the year, having already flown at ... [View]

Mercury Redstone Cardstock Model Launch (2011-05-11)

RT Coyote celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first American in space by launching this cardstock replica converted to flightworthy status. Powered by an Apogee 1/2A2-2 10.5mm motor manufactured ... [View]

Michigan Wing CAP Model Rocketry Encampment 2014 (2014-07-13)

The week in review of our unique week-long model rocketry course offered to Civil Air Patrol members at Alpena CRTC. This course runs concurrent with the basic Michigan Wing CAP Summer Encampment. ... [View]

Modified Saturn V Cardstock Test Launch (2012-05-22)

Second flight for this cardstock replica Saturn V moon rocket. This time with a clear plastic fin unit for improved stability. A free download static display model converted to flightworthy ... [View]

My Madcow Bomarc (2010-09-03)

A large sport scale model of ramjet-powered surface-to-air missile flies for the first time on an Aerotech F50-4T motor. Again at the Frankenmuth Aeromodellers Flying Club field near Frankenmuth, ... [View]

My Mercury Redstone Model Rocket Launch (2011-05-17)

An attempt to recreate the excitement of the historic Freedom 7 suborbital mission which placed the first American in space. A sport scale "Dr. Zooch" Mercury Redstone model stands in for the real ... [View]

NARAM-54 Saturn V Launch (2012-08-28)

A little coyote magic and an Estes D12-3 put this detailed J-Mission cardstock Saturn V model into the sky at NARAM-54. It flies about as high as the Estes model IMHO. [View]

Quest Planet Probe Launch (2011-05-20)

Another model rocket with no moving parts and a great smoke trail. Guaranteed not to drift off the field. Goes 200 feet up on a B6-0 motor. High drag recovery. An aeroshell type model that recalls ... [View]

Saturn V Cardstock Test Launch (2011-08-16)

The furry rocketeer provides the rocket's red glare by the twilight's last gleaming. Epic test launch of 1:96 scale cardstock Saturn V model rocket. A static display model converted to flight. ... [View]

Saturn V Papercraft Launch (2013-10-29)

Third successful flight of this highly detailed cardstock Saturn V replica of 1:96 scale converted to fly on 24mm model rocket motors. This model depicts Apollo J-Missions and was flown at a meet ... [View]

Saturn V Skylab Launch (2015-03-10)

Edited footage of my papercraft Skylab model being launched successfully at Alpena CRTC during the 2014 MI Wing CAP Model Rocketry Encampment. [View]

Saturn V Skylab Peanut Scale Model Rocket Launch (2011-07-17)

First flight of my Dr. Zooch Skylab Saturn V model on an Estes B6-4 motor. Added a Top Flite ripstop nylon parachute FTW. [View]