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"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
Launch Operations & Safety

Making Rockets Fly Straight and Fast

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Jun 9, 2026
Your First Big Launch: Navigating the Jump to High Power Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Your First Big Launch: Navigating the Jump to High Power

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Jun 2, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Flight Path Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Thinking Beyond the Flight Path

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Jun 1, 2026
The Digital Brain: Why Your Next Rocket Needs an Altimeter Construction & Assembly All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Digital Brain: Why Your Next Rocket Needs an Altimeter

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Jun 1, 2026
Taking the Leap: How to Earn Your First High-Power Rocket License Aerodynamics & Stability All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Taking the Leap: How to Earn Your First High-Power Rocket License

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Jun 1, 2026
The Science of Speed: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Rocket Aerodynamics & Stability All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Science of Speed: Choosing the Right Motor for Your Rocket

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 31, 2026
Thinking Beyond the Launch Pad: This Week’s Engineering Finds Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Thinking Beyond the Launch Pad: This Week’s Engineering Finds

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 28, 2026
Moving Up the Ranks: A Guide to High Power Rocketry Licenses Recovery Systems All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Moving Up the Ranks: A Guide to High Power Rocketry Licenses

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 25, 2026
Keeping It Straight: The Simple Science of Rocket Stability Aerodynamics & Stability All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Keeping It Straight: The Simple Science of Rocket Stability

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 17, 2026
Bringing Them Home: The Tech Behind Modern Rocket Recovery Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Bringing Them Home: The Tech Behind Modern Rocket Recovery

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 14, 2026
Getting Your High-Power Wings: The Path to Rocketry Certifications Certifications & Regulations All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Getting Your High-Power Wings: The Path to Rocketry Certifications

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 13, 2026
Leveling Up: Your First Flight Into High-Power Rocketry Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Leveling Up: Your First Flight Into High-Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 10, 2026
Earning Your Wings: The Jump to High Power Rocketry Certifications & Regulations All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Earning Your Wings: The Jump to High Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 8, 2026
Staying on Target: Why Your Rocket Flies Straight (or Doesn't) Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Staying on Target: Why Your Rocket Flies Straight (or Doesn't)

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 7, 2026
Making the Jump to High Power Rocketry Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Making the Jump to High Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 6, 2026
Advanced Aerodynamics and Material Innovation in Amateur Rocketry Construction & Assembly All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Advanced Aerodynamics and Material Innovation in Amateur Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 5, 2026
The Evolution of High-Power Rocketry Certification Standards and Safety Protocols Motors & Propulsion All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Evolution of High-Power Rocketry Certification Standards and Safety Protocols

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - May 3, 2026
Advancements in Avionics and Telemetry Systems for High-Altitude Model Flight Certifications & Regulations All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Advancements in Avionics and Telemetry Systems for High-Altitude Model Flight

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 30, 2026
Structural Integrity and Certification Standards in Modern High-Power Rocketry Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Structural Integrity and Certification Standards in Modern High-Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 25, 2026
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Amateur Aerospace and Level 3 Certification Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Amateur Aerospace and Level 3 Certification

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 24, 2026
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