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
Rocket Design
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Your First Big Launch: Navigating the Jump to High Power
Rocket Design
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Thinking Beyond the Flight Path
Construction & Assembly
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The Digital Brain: Why Your Next Rocket Needs an Altimeter
Aerodynamics & Stability
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Taking the Leap: How to Earn Your First High-Power Rocket License
Aerodynamics & Stability
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The Science of Speed: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Rocket
Rocket Design
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Thinking Beyond the Launch Pad: This Week’s Engineering Finds
Recovery Systems
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Moving Up the Ranks: A Guide to High Power Rocketry Licenses
Aerodynamics & Stability
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Keeping It Straight: The Simple Science of Rocket Stability
Rocket Design
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Bringing Them Home: The Tech Behind Modern Rocket Recovery
Certifications & Regulations
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Getting Your High-Power Wings: The Path to Rocketry Certifications
Rocket Design
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Leveling Up: Your First Flight Into High-Power Rocketry
Certifications & Regulations
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Earning Your Wings: The Jump to High Power Rocketry
Rocket Design
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Staying on Target: Why Your Rocket Flies Straight (or Doesn't)
Launch Operations & Safety
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Making the Jump to High Power Rocketry
Construction & Assembly
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Advanced Aerodynamics and Material Innovation in Amateur Rocketry
Motors & Propulsion
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The Evolution of High-Power Rocketry Certification Standards and Safety Protocols
Certifications & Regulations
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Advancements in Avionics and Telemetry Systems for High-Altitude Model Flight
Launch Operations & Safety
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Structural Integrity and Certification Standards in Modern High-Power Rocketry
Launch Operations & Safety
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