fiberglassed rocket to mach 2

[Joey Draney]

Does anyone have any suggestions or past experiences with attempting get a fiberglassed paper rocket to hit mach 2. Im a 13 yr old level 1 flyer and got mach 1 easy enough using the apogee Aspire. However i have decided to push the limits and fiberglass the rocket and stick an I205 in it. rocksim says it would do mach 2.2 given that I keep the weight down as much as possible. I need some advice from people who have tried this in the past. All help is welcome!

 

[tfish]

I misread the initial post..the below is in regards to..fiberglass rockets.

I concur with @rfjustin
reply regarding fiberglassed paper rockets..

You should also consult with your mentor.
Yes, fiberglass rockets are capable of going mach 2 and beyond....keep in mind that design and construction techniques are very important.




There seems to be a ..change in the ....harshness..of the flight around mach 2.7.

Tony

 

[rfjustin]

Does anyone have any suggestions or past experiences with attempting get a fiberglassed paper rocket to hit mach 2. Im a 13 yr old level 1 flyer and got mach 1 easy enough using the apogee Aspire. However i have decided to push the limits and fiberglass the rocket and stick an I205 in it. rocksim says it would do mach 2.2 given that I keep the weight down as much as possible. I need some advice from people who have tried this in the past. All help is welcome!

Getting a fiberglassed paper rocket to hit mach 2 will be EXTREMELY challenging. Consider using this rocket instead: https://wildmanrocketry.com/products/mach-2-rocket

 

[Joey Draney]

Hey thanks for this suggestion it was actually my second option in case this wouldn't work so now that I have a second opinion ill definitely go with the Wildman kit. Thanks!

 

[Handeman]

It is possible to fiberglass laminate LOC type cardboard tubing and exceed Mach 2. At the same time, it's usually cheaper to buy and build a fiberglass kit like Wildman's than buy a cardboard kit, fiberglassing supplies, the vacuum bagging equipment, etc. needed to go that direction. This is a hobby, so do it the way you want to and remember cost or easy construction isn't always the deciding factor.

Have fun!