Level 2 HPR - Water / Pyro rocket

[air.command]

We've been working on our L2 rocket that can fly both as a water rocket as well as on 54mm J and K motors. We are hoping to fly it later this year on a J360 for the cert flight. But because we wanted to test the deployment mechanism and check that it flies properly, we flew it as a water rocket recently. (A lot cheaper to do test flights this way ) The rocket has a ~20L capacity so at 300psi we get a motor equivalent of an I335 and at 400psi it is the equivalent of a J425. Here are a couple of photos of the rocket, and a video of the test flight.

 

[air.command]

Here is the next video in the series that shows the construction of the rocket. We make the payload bay tube, the motor tube, the nosecone as well as the removable water rocket nozzle.

 

[Hobie1dog]

Here is the next video in the series that shows the construction of the rocket. We make the payload bay tube, the motor tube, the nosecone as well as the removable water rocket nozzle.

Awesome Thanks for the videos

 

[viciouspeanut]

Wow, this is incredible! Nice job and good looking rocket!

 

[thzero]

Cool. More videos! Think I've watched them all!

Inspired to build a hot water rocket to go witt the other ones, so good job!

 

[Jeremy Sim]

Love you work George!!!

 

[bad_idea]

Best of luck with your L2, but I've never been more certain that luck is unnecessary. Your skills in engineering and construction far exceed that of many L3s I know.

I find something to marvel about in every one of your videos.

 

[OzHybrid]

George occasionally launches a rocket with solid propellant. Makes his own electronics, timers, servo controllers, 3d prints amazing stuff and is basically brilliant. It's a privilege to launch with him. And he's really nice too.....

 

[air.command]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback.

 

[Flare]

Always love these Air Command videos. Shares with us a type of engineering we don't usually see in rocketry with these awesome water rockets.

 

[OzHybrid]

He did once leave a water rocket in the sun a bit too long. It was a yellow rocket, the name of it escapes me. It heated up on the side facing the sun and became a giant 6ft banana when it started to pressurise... It was always known as the banana rocket afterwards.
The launch was scrubbed..
Any photos George.

 

[air.command]

Haha Norm, yes there are photos

 

[air.command]

In the next video in the series we build the pressure chamber for the rocket.

 

[bad_idea]

Great story on your family and how Air Command name came to be.

 

[thzero]

Haha Norm, yes there are photos
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It'll buff out!

 

[OzHybrid]

In the next video in the series we build the pressure chamber for the rocket.

Loved the ending....

 

[air.command]

Part 4 of the series covers reinforcing the shock cord mounting point, making and attaching the payload bay mounting bracket, attaching the nozzle and making a set of fins.

 

[bad_idea]

Great video as always. Not many rocketry subscriptions on YouTube I look forward to more than Air Command.
Edit: oops, originally typed "too," meant "to."

 

[Steve Shannon]

@air.command - Beautiful job. I’ve enjoyed your videos for years and I wish you well on your L2 using a certified motor! You really extend the enjoyment of the hobby!

 

[Rob Campbell]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time.

 

[kjhambrick]

WOW !

I335 at 300 PSI !!

J425 at 400 PSI !!!

I had no idea that water rocketry had come so far.

I've got so much to learn and relearn and unlearn

Thanks for the poke with the clue stick, air.command !

-- kjh( do you sell hardware ? )

 

[air.command]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback. We've had a bit of a break over the last couple of months, but we are finally catching up on editing all the build videos. Here is the latest one that covers the details of the parachute deployment mechanism.

 

[bad_idea]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback. We've had a bit of a break over the last couple of months, but we are finally catching up on editing all the build videos. Here is the latest one that covers the details of the parachute deployment mechanism.

As always most interesting. Delighted to see your videos again, and your progress!

 

[-Slick-Ice]

Wow, that's a crazy amount of power. Now I want to know if anyone has tried pressurizing one with steam

 

[air.command]

Wow, that's a crazy amount of power. Now I want to know if anyone has tried pressurizing one with steam

Here is a really beautifully engineered steam rocket: these guys did an outstanding job.

 

[Rschub]

That ending though......

 

[air.command]

In this week's video we finally finish the rocket by attaching fins, rail buttons, we give a few coats of paint and we also do a full presssure test to make sure there aren't any leaks.

 

[bad_idea]

In this week's video we finally finish the rocket by attaching fins, rail buttons, we give a few coats of paint and we also do a full presssure test to make sure there aren't any leaks.

Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with family this evening, but I know what I'm watching when I get home! A new Air Command video is always a treat.

 

[OzHybrid]

In this week's video we finally finish the rocket by attaching fins, rail buttons, we give a few coats of paint and we also do a full presssure test to make sure there aren't any leaks.

I've got a 1000 psi rated M hybrid that would be a relatively easy conversion to steam. But I don't think Tripoli cover them............

 

[bad_idea]

Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with family this evening, but I know what I'm watching when I get home! A new Air Command video is always a treat.

Watched, and video lived up to expectations. Well done as always, both for the rocket and the video.