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hello, I am designing an R/C AGM-65 A-G missile which I will launch from the storage area on one of my R/C planes. I am going to be building a removable propulsion segment which in essence will be a giant CO2 cartridge filled with rocket candy and capped by a bell. Does anyone have any ideas on how to design the bell or if a straight bore (eg regular motors) would work as well? I don't have a machining shop at my disposal but I do have a 3d printer and a MIG welder. any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jamie
 
Launcher. I will launch my rocket from a launch rod, tower, or rail that is pointed to within 30 degrees of the vertical to ensure that the rocket flies nearly straight up, and I will use a blast deflector to prevent the motor’s exhaust from hitting the ground.
 
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I am just going to go ahead and post the entire safety code here for you.
  1. Materials. I will use only lightweight, non-metal parts for the nose, body, and fins of my rocket.
  2. Motors. I will use only certified, commercially-made model rocket motors, and will not tamper with these motors or use them for any purposes except those recommended by the manufacturer.
  3. Ignition System. I will launch my rockets with an electrical launch system and electrical motor igniters. My launch system will have a safety interlock in series with the launch switch, and will use a launch switch that returns to the “off” position when released.
  4. Misfires. If my rocket does not launch when I press the button of my electrical launch system, I will remove the launcher’s safety interlock or disconnect its battery, and will wait 60 seconds after the last launch attempt before allowing anyone to approach the rocket.
  5. Launch Safety. I will use a countdown before launch, and will ensure that everyone is paying attention and is a safe distance of at least 15 feet away when I launch rockets with D motors or smaller, and 30 feet when I launch larger rockets. If I am uncertain about the safety or stability of an untested rocket, I will check the stability before flight and will fly it only after warning spectators and clearing them away to a safe distance. When conducting a simultaneous launch of more than ten rockets I will observe a safe distance of 1.5 times the maximum expected altitude of any launched rocket.
  6. Launcher. I will launch my rocket from a launch rod, tower, or rail that is pointed to within 30 degrees of the vertical to ensure that the rocket flies nearly straight up, and I will use a blast deflector to prevent the motor’s exhaust from hitting the ground. To prevent accidental eye injury, I will place launchers so that the end of the launch rod is above eye level or will cap the end of the rod when it is not in use.
  7. Size. My model rocket will not weigh more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces) at liftoff and will not contain more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant or 320 N-sec (71.9 pound-seconds) of total impulse.
  8. Flight Safety. I will not launch my rocket at targets, into clouds, or near airplanes, and will not put any flammable or explosive payload in my rocket.
  9. Launch Site. I will launch my rocket outdoors, in an open area at least as large as shown in the accompanying table, and in safe weather conditions with wind speeds no greater than 20 miles per hour. I will ensure that there is no dry grass close to the launch pad, and that the launch site does not present risk of grass fires.
  10. Recovery System. I will use a recovery system such as a streamer or parachute in my rocket so that it returns safely and undamaged and can be flown again, and I will use only flame-resistant or fireproof recovery system wadding in my rocket.
  11. Recovery Safety. I will not attempt to recover my rocket from power lines, tall trees, or other dangerous places.
 
hello, I am designing an R/C AGM-65 A-G missile which I will launch from the storage area on one of my R/C planes. I am going to be building a removable propulsion segment which in essence will be a giant CO2 cartridge filled with rocket candy and capped by a bell. Does anyone have any ideas on how to design the bell or if a straight bore (eg regular motors) would work as well? I don't have a machining shop at my disposal but I do have a 3d printer and a MIG welder. any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jamie

When you say rocket candy I assume you’re talking about putting sugar and oxidizer based propellant. The fact that you are discussing putting that into a metal pressure cylinder (giant co2 cylinder) scares me and should scare you. The very reason model rocket motors were developed was to prevent injuries that occurred when experimenter did just that. We’re not going to help you do that; it’s reckless, irresponsible, and would reflect very poorly on hobby rocketry.
That’s not to say people cannot design and build their own rocket motors, but there are safe ways to do so. I’m hopeful that you’ll hang around and see some of the well done projects here, visit the NAR and Tripoli websites to find a launch near you, and learn how to safely enjoy all the many facets of this hobby.
 
well is there a safe way to add electronic components to launch the rocket from a tower and then control it with fins while still keeping a longer burn time that will give me propelled controllable flight?
p.s. I didn't realize the danger aspect of the horizontal launch or the metal fuel "tank"
 
well is there a safe way to add electronic components to launch the rocket from a tower and then control it with fins while still keeping a longer burn time that will give me propelled controllable flight?
p.s. I didn't realize the danger aspect of the horizontal launch or the metal fuel "tank"

That we can help you out with! You sound like you'd be really interested in Rocket-Boosted gliders

Forum section here: https://www.rocketryforum.com/forums/rocket-boosted-gliders.44/

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