ROCKETRY
PROJECT
FAVORITE LINKS
MODEL and HIGH POWER ROCKETRY
Costs
Clubs and Associations
NASA Space Program
Other Information
Commercial Sources
Public Launches (conducted
by non-4H groups)
COSTS
The amount you spend on this project depends upon you. Model Rocket kits can cost as little as $6.00. All Model Rockets we built last year (2000 - 2001) cost between $10.00 and $20.00. Larger rockets that use engines larger than "D" can cost as little as $30.00 to several hundred dollars.
Engines for each flight vary with size. The smaller "A" - "C" engines cost roughly $1.50 - $2.00 per engine. "D" size engines are about $3.00 per flight. And "G" engines, the largest we can fly without a special permit cost roughly $7-10 per flight for reloadable engines, and up to $17 per flight for single-use motors.
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
| NAR (National Association of Rocketry) | THE central regulating and information body for model rocketry |
| TRA (Tripoli Rocketry Association) | Similar to NAR, Tripoli's emphasis is on High Power Rocketry |
| Southern California Rocket Association | Southern California rocketry club that sponsors classes and launches |
| Rocketry Organization of California and ROCStock XXVII | The Rocketry Organization of California is a model and high powered rocketry club and the host of RocStock in Lucern Valley in June & Nov |
| LDRS | LDRS is a High Power Rocketry launch that takes place different places in the world each year |
NASA SPACE PROGRAM
| NASA Space Link | A NASA and Aeronautics space resource for education |
| Human Spaceflight | Current information about the Space Station and the Shuttle - click on the words at the top of the page. Try REAL TIME DATA for video and tracking information |
OTHER INFORMATION
| EMMR - Essence's Model Rocket Reviews | Site with loads of information on all aspects of rocketry |
| Rocketry FAQ | This FTP-like site contains links to pages with useful information regarding model rocketry |
| Historic Catalogue Pages | Take a look at what model rocketry was like many, many years ago |
| US Space Camp | Ages 9 and up can train like a real astronaut, fly on a realistic, simulated shuttle mission, even experience weightlessness. |
COMMERCIAL SOURCES
Neither 4H nor Orange Acres BackBreakers
endorses or promotes any of these commercial sites. These links are
provided as a convenience for those looking for additional information and
sources of components and kits. Whether doing business on or off of the
World Wide Web - "caveat emptor"... let the buyer beware.
KEY: DIS=discount INFO=information source
MFG=manufacturer RES=reseller
Aerotech Rocketry
(MFG) is one of the leading suppliers of high power rocketry materials, kits and
engines
Apogee Components
(MFG) offers model rocketry kits, supplies, software, books, and information
Commonwealth Rocketry (DIS RES) offers model and high power rocketry
supplies, many at a discount
Discount Rocketry (DIS RES) is a reseller in Vista, California offering
discounts on model rocketry kits and supplies
Estes
Rocketry (MFG) is one of the original source of model rocketry components,
kits and engines
Giant Leap Rocketry
(RES) has a large line of high power rocketry kits and supplies and even an
on-board video
Magnum Rockets (RES)
specializes in high power and advanced rocketry supplies
Public Missiles
(MFG) specializes in high power kits and supplies
Rocketarium (RES) nice assortment of kits arranged in an easy-to-find manner
email
Rocketarium for discount offers
RocketMan (MFG RES)
specializes in high power rocketry kits and supplies, but also has many
interesting links
Rocketry On Line
(INFO) is a site with loads of information, links, and even auctions for all
aspects of model and high power rocketry
Spherachutes
(MFG) specializes in parachutes and material for making parachutes
PUBLIC LAUNCHES (Conducted by non-4H groups)
"Launching of model rockets ANYWHERE in the State of California requires the permission of the property owner AND the permission of the local fire authority" - SCRA
SCRA (Southern California Rocket Association holds several launches each month at the Santa Fe Dam recreational Area (where the 605 and 210 freeways meet - launch ONLY as a part of a controlled and supervised launch, up to "G" motor), and the City of Fountain Valley Recreation Area (enter using service road off Brookhurst, up to "D" engine but smaller is better, 1lb liftoff weight, 700 ft ceiling). You need completed flight cards and you need to follow their club's flight procedure. Check their web site for details and restrictions, cancellations and changes.
ROC (Rocketry Organization of California) holds monthly launches at Lucerne Dry Lake in the Mojave Desert. Except for ROCstock, launches are $10 per family per day or free for ROC members ($60/calendar year). Check their web site for details and restrictions, cancellations and changes.
DART holds 2 launches each month at Fiesta Island is San Diego (through "H" engines) and a high power launch at Plaster City. $20/year to join. Check their web site for details and restrictions, cancellations, and changes