Model Rocketry
May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (America/Chicago)
This 3rd class of model rocketry program will cover the Saturn stage of the Model Rocketry Badge program. The class will build one (1) advanced Estes Model rocket, discuss the Model Rocket Safety Code, discuss how to track model rocket altitude, and discuss Model Rocket Motors.
NOTE: BRING a signed CAP Form 60-80. If the weather is ideal for launching model rockets and cadets have not launched their rockets, the beginning of this class will be dedicated to traveling to/from a launch site and launching your model rockets.
Prior to this class, cadets should have already (1) downloaded the AP Model Rocketry instruction manual, (2) have read all the written portions for all three Stages in the CAP Model Rocketry instruction manual, (3) passed both the Redstone Stage and Titan stage quizzes in Axis, and (4) passed (or attempted) the Saturn stage quiz in Axis. This class will be limited to cadets who have been present for the first 2 stages/classes.
If you have not passed any of the quizzes for any stage, come prepared to discuss with the class the topics you found challenging.
Because of the time required to build the rockets, we are extending the hours of class. Cadets may leave once they have completed the building of the advanced rocket and they have shown proof of completing the stage quizzes in Axis, or when they need to leave. If cadets are not able to finish building the rocket by the time they leave, alternative times will be scheduled to complete the rocket at a later time.
If you are not able to attend this class due to a conflict, contact 2nd Lt. Van der Veen (jonathan.vanderveen@idwgcap.
Location: CAP Hangar
Date and Time: Saturday, 5/11/24. Class starts promptly at 0900 and will end around 1400 (2pm) local time.
CAP Form 60-80 Required: Yes
Cadet Uniform: ABU
Bring a full water bottle, lunch, and snacks.
AP Model Rocketry instruction manual is found on the CAP website:
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.
