1. List all the components necessary to build a model rocket.

A model rockets components are an ejection charge, engine mount, Delay

charge, Engine casting, propellant, nozzle and fins.
2. What are the main stages or rocket system for building a rocket? Example,
parachute system.
Printing a nosecone, cutting out tail fins, cutting a shape for a parachute and
preparing the engine
3. What variations of model rocket engines exist?
Black powder model rockets are a variation of a model rocket engine
4. What are the various sizes of black power engines?
Black Powder Grades & Equivalent Sizes (in mm)
Sporting Grades (G)
Grain Size (in mm)
Blasting Grades (A)
Grain Size (in mm)
1FA
8.0-4.0
Cannon Grade
4.76-1.68
2FA
4.76-1.68
1FG
1.68-1.19
4FA
1.68-.84
2FG
1.19-.59
3FG
.84-.29
5FA
.84-.297
4FG
.42-.15
7FA
.42-.149
Meal D
.42
5FG
.149
Fine
.149

GRADE
FA
2FA
3FA
4FA
5FA
6FA
7FA
Meal D
Fine Meal
X-Fine Meal
Cannon Grade
1FG
2FG
3FG
4FG
5FG

MESH RANGE
3-5
4 - 12
10 - 16
12 - 20
20 - 50
30 - 50
40 - 100
+ 50
+ 100
+140
4-12
12-20
16-30
20-50
40-100
+100

http://www.skylighter.com/fireworks/help/Black_Powder_Size_Charts.asp
5.

According to CASA, what regulations exist regarding the use of model rockets?

When flying drones or model aircraft recreationally, you need to follow these simple drone
rules to keep everyone safe.

You should only fly in visual line-of-sight, in day visual meteorological conditions
(VMC). What does that mean?

o No night flying
o No flying in or through cloud or fog, and you should
o Be able to see the aircraft with your own eyes (rather than through firstperson-view (FPV)) at all times.

You must not fly closer than 30 metres to vehicles, boats, buildings or people.

You must not fly over populous areas such as beaches, heavily populated parks, or
sports ovals while they are in use.

In controlled airspace, which covers most Australian cities, you must not fly higher
than 400 feet (120 metres) above the ground.

You must not fly in a way that creates a hazard to other aircraft, so you should keep at
least 5.5 km away from airfields, aerodromes and Helicopter Landing Sites.
http://www.nswrocketry.org.au/Documents/CASA_101c02.pdf

6.

What is the maximum height model rockets can reach without permit?
Model rockets: (Commonly known as Mid Power Rocketry (MPR)) are rockets that weigh between
>500g and 1500grams GLOW, carry less than 125grams total propellant (no more than 62.5grams per
individual motor) and produce less than 320Ns of total impulse (less than 160Ns of impulse per
individual motor) ('G' impulse motor). Are allowed to be flown to 400ft (121.7m)
http://ausrocketry.com.au/launching-model-rockets

7.

What size rocket engine do you hypothesise will be used for your project based on your
knowledge from question questions 5&6 Justify
The rocket engine used will be small, so it can fit in the model rocket.

8. According to CASA, what regulations exist regarding the use of model

rockets?

It may be necessary to angle the launch rod (not more than 30 degrees from the
vertical) into the wind to ensure the model lands within the launch site.
(1) Move back from your rocket as far, as the launch wire will permit (at least 5
meters).
(2) Insert safety key to arm the launch controller.
(3) Observe and listen for any aircraft before beginning your audible countdown.
(if an aircraft is spotted wait for it to be well clear).
(4) Give audible countdown (be sure-everybody in the vicinity can hear you)
5,...4,.3,2,1,...LAUNCH! (never say fire, only say fire if there is one). Push
and hold launch button until motor ignites.
(5) Remove safety key from launch controller. Replace safety cap on launch rod.

http://www.nswrocketry.org.au/Documents/CASA_101c02.pdf