MSP Rocketry

[Tony & Katya Fawl]

Hi all,

It was decided at last weeks meeting that we would begin rocketry as part of our repertoire of activities going forward.  There are lots of reasons for this, but one of the main ones was the design and fabrication element.  The build meetings should have more build activity :)   There is also no reason why we wouldn't be able to include electronics elements to the builds etc. as well.  As we build bigger and bigger rockets, there will be an increased element of electronics needed to track the payload and lets not forget the opportunities for some cool pics and videos!

There is a UK Rocketry Association that I have become and member of and I'm also thinking of becoming a member of the British Model Flying Association too on behalf of MSP.  It think it would be a good idea to develop skills and accreditation's for the different levels of build that can be attained so that we could certify our members and interested family and friends locally.

I've ordered a starter rocket for reference and done a little research for your consideration. All very exciting!  :)   

Links to cool stuff:

Intro to Este model rocketry (scary-manic American sales video)

https://youtu.be/E6e_Wj-LBXk

Your first launch (also American but very cool)

https://youtu.be/-6WnAY9Qego

United Kingdom Rocketry Association (UKRA)

http://www.ukra.org.uk/

British Model Flying Association  (this would be good to checkout especially since they have a their own inclusive insurance scheme for events etc.)

https://bmfa.org/

Levels of difficulty

http://www.ukra.org.uk/docs/mem_docs/UKRAInformationPack.pdf

(this is a MUST read if we are to build and launch rockets - and it's well written too)

Interesting introduction video (British)

https://youtu.be/OBSEq8BjCSg

Awesome places to buy rockets

http://www.modelrockets.co.uk/shop/

http://www.rocketsandthings.com

The Starter Rockets I bought

http://www.rocketsandthings.com/view/product/291/

Same one as in the starter video above.  I think we can build the launch pad ourselves and I would consider the starter motor etc. is something we could build ourselves too from the video here:

https://youtu.be/bVIGfYVuGEA

Dave Ackemans website - he builds trackers and stuff - seriously think we should contact him about rocket tracker payloads - hell, and even pico balloon stuff!

http://www.daveakerman.com/

[Tony & Katya Fawl]

I've just taken delivery of our first rocket package.  - Not the one I ordered as it was out of stock, built they sent an equivalent. More importantly a catalogue of bits and pieces we can use to fabricate other things.

[Harvinder Atwal]

We need real pictures!

[Mark Concannon]

Looking forward to tonight meet :-)

[Tony & Katya Fawl]

Also, there is the Starchaser website from a commercial company of proper enthusiasts.

http://www.starchaser.co.uk/

I think it's probably best to get our initial rocket bits from here (one of their subsidiary companies)

http://www.rocketstuff.co.uk/

[Bob McDowell]

Hello, we are interested in building/printing model rockets. Our question; Is there any launch sites near Manchester?

Thanks 

Bob McDowell

[Harvinder Atwal]

Hi, 

For rockets we use a farmer's fields which we have permission for in Simister. You can ask through 

https://www.bmmfc.com/

Otherwise any private land is fine to launch from up to a certain engine size. Public land is bit more tricky but doable. Don't forget most fireworks are comparable to these rockets, so even your back garden would do for the smaller engines.

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