Rocketry 101

A UKSEDS training course

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Rocketry 101

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Tom Snelling

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Course Overview

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Topics for this course

  • Warning and Disclaimer

    • Warning

    • Disclaimer

    • Declaration

  • Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Its Rocket Science

  • What is a Rocket?

    • Pointy End Up, Flamey End Down

    • How Do Rockets Work?

    • Bonus - Rocket Equation

    • Parts Of A Model Rocket

    • Model Rocket Flight Profile

    • Bonus Video

    • What Is A Rocket?

  • What is a Motor?

    • What Is A Motor?

    • Bonus: Electric Motors

    • Bonus Video: Exclusive Look Inside Ariane 5 factory

    • Bonus Video: Hypergolic Fuels

    • Motor Types

    • Impulse

    • Parts Of A Motor

    • Parts Of An Igniter

    • How Do You Ignite A Motor?

    • How Do Motors Work?

    • Thrust Curves

    • Motor Codes

    • Thrust And Rocket Weight

    • Delay

    • What Is a Motor?

  • Rocket Dynamics

    • The Forces On A Rocket

    • Definitions - CG

    • Definitions - CP

    • Bonus Video: Rocket Stability

    • Rocket Stability

    • Stability Examples

    • Active Stabilization

    • Bonus Video: Go Pro On A Rocket

    • Stability Margin

    • Rocket Dynamics

  • Safety

    • Safety Distances

    • The RSO

    • Range Layout

    • Range Procedure

    • Countdown And Launch

    • Misfires

    • Decents

    • Recovering Your Rocket

    • Safety Messages

    • Countdown And Problems

    • Safety

  • Preflight Preparation

    • Swing Tests

    • Things To Avoid On The Day Of Launch

    • Preflight Inspection

    • Preparation For Flight

    • Preflight Preparation

  • Tips and Tricks

    • Tips And Tricks

    • Bonus: Suggested Reading

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  • Lessons 49
  • Enrolled 90
  • Language English
  • Skill Beginner
  • Last Update 23rd October 2023
Last Update: October 23, 2023
Skill: beginner