Author
"Rocket" Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson is a self-taught rocketry enthusiast who has built and flown hundreds of model rockets, from simple kits to complex scratch-builds. His articles focus on DIY construction techniques, motor selection for different flight profiles, and cost-effective ways to enjoy the hobby.
20 Articles
Articles by
"Rocket" Rick Carlson
Learning from the Little Things Before You Launch
Rocket Design
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Skills That Travel: From Ocean Depths to Rocket Recovery
Recovery Systems
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Stronger, Lighter, Faster: The Materials Shaping Modern Rockets
Launch Operations & Safety
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Dual Deployment: How to Save Your Rocket from a High-Speed Crash
Construction & Assembly
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
A Mentor's Guide to Better Builds: Cold Tech and Hidden Stress
Recovery Systems
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
The Big Leap: How to Get Your High-Power Rocketry Certification
Recovery Systems
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Keeping It Steady: The Basics of Rocket Stability
Rocket Design
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Your First Big Launch: Navigating the Jump to High Power
Rocket Design
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Thinking Beyond the Flight Path
Construction & Assembly
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
The Digital Brain: Why Your Next Rocket Needs an Altimeter
Aerodynamics & Stability
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Taking the Leap: How to Earn Your First High-Power Rocket License
Aerodynamics & Stability
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
The Science of Speed: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Rocket
Rocket Design
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Thinking Beyond the Launch Pad: This Week’s Engineering Finds
Recovery Systems
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Moving Up the Ranks: A Guide to High Power Rocketry Licenses
Aerodynamics & Stability
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Keeping It Straight: The Simple Science of Rocket Stability
Rocket Design
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Bringing Them Home: The Tech Behind Modern Rocket Recovery
Certifications & Regulations
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Getting Your High-Power Wings: The Path to Rocketry Certifications
Rocket Design
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com
Leveling Up: Your First Flight Into High-Power Rocketry
Certifications & Regulations
All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com