Rocketry Videos

Aerotech Arreaux 29mm Rocket F-powered High Altitude Launch (2011-08-02)

Rocket: Aerotech Arreaux Engine: F40 White Lightning Apogee: 1975 feet Max Speed: 282 mph [View]

Big Aerotech G-Force Rocket Launch with G80 Blue Thunder Engine (2011-08-02)

Carson Valley Rocket Festival Date: July 24, 2011 Rocket: Aerotech G-Force Length: 60 inches Diameter: 4 inches Weight: 2 lbs Engine: Aerotech G-80 Blue Thunder (most powerful engine not ... [View]

Big Daddy Disaster (2011-01-26)

Oops! I left the eye protector stuck on the launch rod. Conseqently the Estes "Big Daddy" took the launch pad up with it when it took off. It did a slow arc then headed directly for the vid ... [View]

Blue Ninja Rocket (2011-01-26)

Sorry for the poor grade cell phone video quality. Estes has been thoughtful enough to include a BIG "D" engine rocket in their EZ to build lineup that you can build even while lying injured in bed. ... [View]

Carl's First G Rocket Launch - The Barracuda (2011-08-22)

Winning Launch of the Artesia Rocket Festival Place: Artesia Salt Flat, Nevada Date: August 21, 2011 Rocket: Aerotech Barracuda Engine: Aerotech G38 Black Jack Apogee: 2050 feet Built and Launched ... [View]

Estes Helicat Rocket Disaster (2011-01-30)

Winds were gusting up to 15 mph. We expected there was a good chance for disappointment and disaster. For awhile it looked like a perfect launch, but the helicopter blades and wadding were stuffed ... [View]

Estes Huge Executioner E engine Rocket Windy Launch (2011-01-30)

This is the Estes "Executioner", a huge "E" engine rocket. The rocket was not finished by launch day. It only had a coat of primer. It was very windy with gusts up to 15 mph. We decided to give it a ... [View]

Estes Oracle Video Rocket High Altitude Launch (2011-08-02)

This was Launch number 8 with this incredible industructible rocket. It has been modified with an Aeropack Engine Retainer to accept Aerotech Engines. This was its highest flight so far: 1798 feet ... [View]

Estes Oracle Video Rocket Launch & Landing 1666 ft (2011-04-07)

One half speed video of Estes Oracle Rocket with Aerotech E15-7 Engine. Apogee: 1666 feet.. Gardnerville, Nevada. Yes, I caught the rocket before it touched down. [View]

High Power Rocket CertificationTest (2011-10-06)

A 5-foot tall, 4-inch diameter Aerotech G-Force Rocket was converted to a high-power rocket enabling it to use an H128 reload engine. The results were impressive. Even in windy conditions, the ... [View]

Highest Estes Oracle Video Rocket Launch (2011-08-22)

I put an F24 RMS engine in my Oracle Video Rocket to see how high it would go. It was a perfectly vertical launch and beautiful recovery. Unfortunately, it was launched prematurely for the Rocket Cam ... [View]