Thursday, March 26, 2009

How Does a Model Rocket Engine Work?

It were Robert and Orville Carlisle, who first invented model rocket engines. Since then, it has been attracting the attention of millions of people worldwide who like to choose something unique as their hobby. Rocketry as a hobby has always been appreciated and eulogized because it gives a sense of liberty from this mundane world even for a brief period of time. Though small rockets are designed by scientists for testing purpose, model rockets are completely different from them as the parts and the functionality of a model rocket engine is not as complicated as that of a rocket engine that has been developed for scientific purpose. Furthermore, you will not have to be a pro or a techie for flying a model rocket because these types of model rockets are created and developed for the soul purpose of amusement and nothing else.

Do not assume that rocketry is a costly affair because numerous companies are now offering model rocket engines at an affordable rate. A model rocket usually have these following parts: clay end cap, ceramic nozzle, casing, propellants etc. Propellant helps your model rocket to take off from the ground. The capacity of your engine is more and less depends on the power of the propellants. However, there are other issues that are closely associated with it.