I was wondering what I should use to boost my long-range jet project?
I apologize for being vague. I believe that with a strong enough air frame and by using the right materials that it is possible. I've been researching DIY rocketry and it looks as though the only alternative to "rocket-candy" is to use something along the lines of rubber as a fuel and either Nitrous oxide or pure oxygen as an oxydizer. I will try and upload some drawings within the week. I am currently considering using the Arduino platform for prototyping and then I hope to custom make a pcb that will fill the needs required.
I understand that I probably am not old enough for some people to even consider giving me explosive formulas for rocket engines. I have already researched all that I need to now about building solid-fueled rocket engines. What I was wondering Is that can you guys give me tips on the design part of it?I was basically wanting info on air-frame design the place I could possibly get good engines and what may work better then the EDF unit for getting it up there. The weather balloon idea is a good one except for the faa weight limit(6lbs!). Do you guys think that if I can get the concept drawings and the air-frame design on here that you guys might be able to help?
I have already researched all that I need to now about building solid-fueled rocket engines. What I was wondering Is that can you guys give me tips on the design part of it
Mainly what i was looking for on here was more knowledge regarding ignition techniques,CATO prevention,and anything else you guys could come up with. And I understand the physics side of plane building the only thing I'm missing in that area is the basics in rocket propulsion.
My plan is to design and build something that nobody would expect me to. I want to start off by designing and building a prototype and then from there use a crowdfunding site such as Kickstarter and so maybe with that I can do what I want to do. I need you guys to understand something else about me, I have been studying aerospace engineering for about 4 yrs. I did a short stint in Civil Air Patrol and learned many things there as well. I understand exactly how just about every part on a plane works. And plus my dad is a very talented mechanic. Mainly what i was looking for on here was more knowledge regarding ignition techniques,CATO prevention,and anything else you guys could come up with. And I understand the physics side of plane building the only thing I'm missing in that area is the basics in rocket propulsion. I want to build something that's not just a RTF plane kit with a rocket engine zip-tied to the back. My idea with this project is to do something no other 16-year-old kid has ever done before.
Thanks for the feedback, I am planning this as a buisiness idea I want to eventually commercialize the market of unmanned space cargo carriers. Thanks again.
It isn't that we lack the technology or creativity, but for most of us this is a hobby. The amount of capital needed to get to 280,000' is much higher than most sane people want to spend. Add on that you are into amateur rocketry territory you open a whole new can of bureaucracy to ensure safety and such. You don't want some yahoo lighting up a rocket to 200,000 feet without any notification to anybody - that could potentially have worldwide implications in this day and age. The yahoo in question certainly would be held in detention. The rules, right or wrong, exist for a reason.This is quite sad... The fact that humankind was launching rockets into space in the sixties with 1/10 perhaps 1/100 of the computing power we have today. And today because people are too comfortable in their own little box they just don't want to dream about the legit possibilities that are out there.A man can jump at 280,000' but nobody can launch a rocket that even gets close?! Come on guys!
This is quite sad... The fact that humankind was launching rockets into space in the sixties with 1/10 perhaps 1/100 of the computing power we have today.
That's why I find it quite sad that a civilian with more computing power than a whole government can't (through the correct channels) launch something into space.
That's why I find it quite sad that a civilian with more computing power than a whole government can't (through the correct channels) launch something into space.
I think with some ingenuity I can get the airframe and platform down to around 15-20 lbs. And thank-you I really wanted to start this way.(ignoring regs and focusing on the design side of things.
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