Model Rockets FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Model Rockets.

This FAQ about Model Rockets was compiled and written by Wolfram von Kiparski with numerous contributions by others.

Rec.models.rockets (r.m.r) is a Usenet newsgroup created for discussions and topics related to model and high-power rocketry. The purpose of this newsgroup is for the exchange of information between anyone wanting to build, fly, or use model rockets or high power rockets. These are viable alternatives to amateur rocketry. The term "model rocket" is defined based on non-metalic structural components, weight, propellant and total impulse restrictions, electrical ignition, recovery devices, and factory-made, solid propellant engines. The term "High power rocket" refers to any rocket using model rocket technology (as described above) except without the weight, propellant, and total impulse restrictions of model rocketry. Amateur rocketry, pyrotechnics, rocket motor-making, and "EX" rocketry are related topics that fall outside of the scope of this newsgroup.

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This entire 14 part FAQ is copyright (c) 1996 - 2002 Wolfram von Kiparski, editor. Portions of this FAQ may also have additional copyrights. Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this FAQ, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately include on each copy an appropriate copyright notice, including those portions of the FAQ that have additional copyright notices. Changing, editing, or otherwise modifying this FAQ by any means, manual or mechanical, for redistribution is not allowed without written permission from the editor of this FAQ. Distribution of this FAQ for profit, promotional, inclusion as "content" on an ecommerce website, or other commercial use is not allowed without written permission from the editor of this FAQ.

Acknowledgements

This document was originally compiled (with help from many others) by Buzz McDermott and Jack Hagerty. This document is now maintained and edited by Wolfram v.Kiparski with help from others. This FAQ would not be possible without the constant flow of tips, suggestions, and sound advice from the readership of rec.models.rockets. Comments, corrections and suggestions for additions are welcomed and encouraged. Please send your suggestions to:

Wolfram v.Kiparski rmrfaq@n2netmail.com