AboutJames Bell Expertise I am a member of Tripoli Rocketry Association, and am certified to fly hi power rockets. I can answer questions anyone may have about design, materials selection, stability calculations, motor selection, altitude and performance predictions, and parachute and recovery options.
Experience I make my rockets from existing kits or parts readily made through commercial channels. I do NOT make my own motor propellants (they are challenging enough even for the companies that do this for a living), and I do not advocate making rockets using "typical household item" such as paper towel rolls.
Question hi. i was wondering if you could tell me what i would need to make a custom mid power rocket. i am big into model rocketry. i just need to know what i need to build a mid-power one.
You can look over the site and find a variety of items. There is an altitude projection program so you can see what size motors you need for a given rocket. If you want to design your own, I would suggest G. Harry Stine's "The Handbook of Model Rocketry." It breaks down the science of rockets to what you need to know to make a successful and safe launch.
There are also a number of links to online businesses that will meet your rocketry constructions needs.
