Construction should include a
- propulsion system (e.g., gas heating, electrical, chemical)
- control system
- recovery system
- housing/fuselage.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the main internal and external components of a rocket?
- What are types of propulsion systems?
- What are types of recovery systems?
- What are the different phases of a model rocket’s flight? How does a model rocket motor work?
- What are the engine classifications for model rocket motors?
- How does center of gravity and center of pressure affect flight?