Useful Information

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Model rocketry is basically in two categories, you have low to mid power and you have high power rocketry. Both can be fun and educational, it basically comes down to how much time and money you can or are willing to put into it. This page will describe a little about both aspects.

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Engines

Engines for model and high power rockets are labeled with letters, low to mid power engines are labeled with letters A-G, with A being the one with the least thrust and G having the most in this category.

High power engines start at letter H and go through letter O. With H having the least thrust and O having the most for the high power engines.

In order to purchase high power engines you need to be certified and high power engines them selves are divided in to three levels.

Before you obtain any high power certification you must join a rocketry organization that can grant you the certification, there are 2 main groups you can join they are listed below. You can click on there names to visit there respective websites and you can find the requirements that need to meet to obtain each certification level.

Weather you are doing high power or just regular model rockets is important that you use the right engine for the weight of your rocket. Click Here help determine what engine would be best for you.

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Rockets

If you are going to stay with the regular low power rockets they are pretty cheap and can be bought in almost any hobby store or from Amazon and directly from the manufacturers website, one of the most popular is Estes Rockets.

For high power rockets they can be much more exspensive and made of much stronger material like fiberglass (unlike low power rockets which are made of cardboard tubes and wood) and you may have to just order them online. Some online retailers I use a lot are:

• Performance Hobbies
• Apogee Components
• Madcow Rocketry