Model Rocketry
Overview
You will learn the science, construction, safety, and operation of model rockets. It combines basic rocketry knowledge with hands-on building, launching, and recovery. This honor develops engineering, physics, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and safety skills while giving Pathfinders practical experience with the principles of flight, propulsion, stability, and recovery through model rocketry.
Requirements
1. Know and explain the Model Rocketry Safety Code.
2. Know and explain the importance of the basic model rocket components.
3. Draw the following:
- a. The steps in the flight of a model rocket
- b. A cut-a-way view of a model rocket engine, labeling each part
- c. A schematic plan for a simple launch system using proper electrical symbols
4. Define the following:
- a. Wadding
- b. Boost gliders
- c. Stall
- d. Payload
- e. Apogee
- f. Center of gravity
- g. Center of pressure
- h. Impulse
- i. Velocity
- j. Ejection
5. Name and describe at least four different recovery systems.
6. From a kit, build, finish, and paint a single-stage rocket that has a minimum length of six inches with a recovery system, such as a parachute or streamer. Successfully launch and recover the rocket with the recovery system deploying properly.
Answer key & resources
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
Investiture Achievement
This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:
See also
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