Experimental Model Rockets

Schools and educational groups around the nation purchase bulk model rockets each year to educate students in related fields of science. Children have the opportunity to learn about propulsion, thrust, aerodynamics, safety and data gathering. It is no wonder so any schools are implementing this curriculum into their courses.

Estes Model Rockets offer a long list of rockets that all differ in design and ingenuity. Some of the basic rockets include the ready to fly kits, which come from the box and require minor assemble before being flown. Some of the more advanced model rockets include the Saturn V model which can take up to a week to build. With assembly aside, many of the Estes rocket kits also provide research material for the rocketeers.

For instance, the Eggscaliber rocket allows the builder to place an egg in the nose cone. This allows the rocketeer to see how much force at lift off it takes to crack an egg. This can be very vital when determining what effects these forces would have on a human being. The rocket comes with two parachutes and a cushioned nose cone which will return your egg back to earth safely.

Another great Estes model rocket kit is the Magician SL3 which is fitted with a clear payload section. This allows you to put a number of items into the payload area and watch as it is launched into the sky. Many model rocket builders love putting small cameras into these areas and videotaping their flights. The possibilities are endless with this model rocket.

Now we get into a rocket that tackles the complexity of design and stability. We know rockets need fins to stabilize the rocket during its flight. However, determining the proper fin placement can be a daunting task. The Estes Viking model rocket kit allows the builder to experiment with 48 different fin setups. This allows students to try different configurations to try and find which setup can make their rockets fly to new heights.

Model rockets can be useful to students in a number of different ways. If it is teaching how the Estes rocket engines work or if its playing with fin configurations. Students always have a blast building, designing, launching and retrieving their rockets.