My first question regards the next rocket I plan to build, which is the Estes Star Orbiter. I am going to modify it into a two stage rocket, the booster stage being 3D printed. And I will use an Estes F15-0 and an F15-8. If the projected altitude with one engine is around 1800 feet, how high should I expect two stages to take it?
My second question is more long term. After I finish with the Estes Star Orbiter, I want to get an Apogee Aspire, and launch it with an F10-8 aerotech engine that is said to take it a mile high. If I were to start launching rockets 5000+ feet in the air, and I want to recover them, should I invest in a GPS tracker? If so, which one should get? I am only seeking to locate the rocket, I don't need to know all the other stats as that makes it more expensive. If I don't need to get a GPS tracker, should I get one of those screaming beeper devices instead? Again, which one? Would a beeper even suffice for rockets going higher than 5000 feet?
Thanks for taking the time to read through my barrage of questions. Your answers are much appreciated.
My second question is more long term. After I finish with the Estes Star Orbiter, I want to get an Apogee Aspire, and launch it with an F10-8 aerotech engine that is said to take it a mile high. If I were to start launching rockets 5000+ feet in the air, and I want to recover them, should I invest in a GPS tracker? If so, which one should get? I am only seeking to locate the rocket, I don't need to know all the other stats as that makes it more expensive. If I don't need to get a GPS tracker, should I get one of those screaming beeper devices instead? Again, which one? Would a beeper even suffice for rockets going higher than 5000 feet?
Thanks for taking the time to read through my barrage of questions. Your answers are much appreciated.