Model Rocketry fans should take a quick look at the new FAA regulations regarding model rocketry. These go into effect on February 2, 2009. Included in the regulations are the warning that all amateur rockets must be “unmanned” so remember to stay out of your rockets.
Read full FAA regulations here.
Thanks to Model Rocketry blog for this.
Here’s a good article on how to mount a video camera to your model rocket. This is a fascinating niche within model rocketry, combining aerodynamics, electrical and mechanical engineering, and good old fashioned ingenuity. Model Rocket video mounting article.
iPhone Rocket Launch and Interview (from MobileOrchard.com) from Mobile Orchard on Vimeo.
This guy put an iPhone in a model rocket and used the GPS data to record telemetry. Amazing.
Here’s a video of the simultaneous launch of 965 model rockets.
Like many, I started my model rocket hobby as a kid, with an Estes starter kit. I don’t even remember the name now, but it was easy to assemble, and came with a relatively low powered rocket motors. Over the years, I built more advanced models, and then eventually went on to RC planes.
Now, with sons of my own, we are exploring the model rocketry hobby once again, and it’s brought back the joy of watching something you built soar far into the atmosphere.
How did you get started in this hobby? Leave a comment and let us know!