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About Todd Panico
Expertise
I can answer questions about designing, building, testing and flying single stage model rockets using 1/4 to D size engines.

Experience
I have been flying model rockets for about 25 years. I have been designing rockets for about 15 years.

Publications
I have written articles that have appeared in the local newspapers Weekend/Hobby section.

Education/Credentials
I have been taught basic aerodynamics by The US Air Force.

Awards and Honors
I have been awarded many Certificates of Appreciation from the Boy Scouts and local schools for giving demonstrations and guiding scouts to earn their rocketry badge.

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Model Rocketry - Starter

Expert: Todd Panico - 6/16/2009

Question
hey! I'm starting model rockerty
And i was looking at some rockets and stuff
This is what for sure I am buying
http://www.bellevillehobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=803
and
http://www.bellevillehobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=832

And my question is this:
Which rocket is better?
http://www.bellevillehobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=846
or
http://www.bellevillehobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=847
I'm getting an extra incase something happenes to the first rocket (and if i like it, i wont have to pay for shipping twice)
And were do i put the wadding on?
And how many sheets do i put on?
(I'm also buying that)

Thanks!
And if you have any suggestions of good starter kits that incudle everything, then please let me know
(under 100$)
thanks

Answer
Hi Alex - It looks like you are off to a good start! The Starhawk Kit will be easier to build as it has a plastic fin assembly.

The wadding goes in before the parachute. It's used to separate the hot ejection gas and the plastic parachute. It keeps the chute from melting. I usually put 2 or 3 sheets.

Have fun and be safe!

Todd

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