Civil Air Patrol Knowledge. Skills. Attitudes. Lt. Col. Steve Stein Aerospace Education Officer 1LT...

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Knowledge. Skills. Attitudes.Knowledge. Skills. Attitudes.

Lt. Col. Steve SteinAerospace Education Officer

1LT Tom TyeDeputy AEO

CPT Dona SteinOrientation Rides Project Officer

Lt. Col. Steve SteinAerospace Education Officer

1LT Tom TyeDeputy AEO

CPT Dona SteinOrientation Rides Project Officer

Squadron Aerospace EducationTeamSquadron Aerospace EducationTeam

C/John HermanCadet AEO

C/John HermanCadet AEO

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Aero-Space EducationAero-Space Education

The Civil Air PatrolModel Rocketry Program

A Primer

The Civil Air PatrolModel Rocketry Program

A Primer

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Knowledge. Skills. Attitudes.Knowledge. Skills. Attitudes.

Aero-Space EducationAero-Space Education

“CAP MODEL ROCKETRY PROGRAM”


What is Model Rocketry?

• It is the designing, building, and flying of small rockets made of paper, plastic, balsa wood or any other non- metallic product. • It is “rocket science” in miniature. The same designing, building, and launch operations skills needed to launch “real” rockets apply to model rocketry.

What is Model Rocketry?

• It is the designing, building, and flying of small rockets made of paper, plastic, balsa wood or any other non- metallic product. • It is “rocket science” in miniature. The same designing, building, and launch operations skills needed to launch “real” rockets apply to model rocketry.13



•CAP Model Rocketry Program is the next step after studying Module 4-“Rockets” of the Aerospace Dimensions book

•It is designed to cover the basics of rocket history, rocket science, rocket building, and the safe launch and recovery of model rockets

•It is designed to get both cadets and Officers working together

•Upon completion, cadets will be recognized as having leadership skills in the field of model rocketry

•CAP Model Rocketry Program is the next step after studying Module 4-“Rockets” of the Aerospace Dimensions book

•It is designed to cover the basics of rocket history, rocket science, rocket building, and the safe launch and recovery of model rockets

•It is designed to get both cadets and Officers working together

•Upon completion, cadets will be recognized as having leadership skills in the field of model rocketry

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Objectives per CAPR 50-20 15 MAR 04 “CAP Model Rocketry Program”

• Acquaint CAP cadets with the importance of rocketry and its role in the future

• Increase the cadet’s knowledge of aerospace science and motivate them to attain an even greater knowledge of aerospace sciences

• Employ an interest in model rocketry to enrich the total development of CAP cadets

• Provide activities and opportunities for the development of aerospace leadership skills

• Arouse interest in aerospace careers that require knowledge of rocketry

• Contribute to the development of an understanding of aerospace power

• Lead to the discovery and furtherance of the individual educational needs of cadets aspiring to careers in aerospace

Objectives per CAPR 50-20 15 MAR 04 “CAP Model Rocketry Program”

• Acquaint CAP cadets with the importance of rocketry and its role in the future

• Increase the cadet’s knowledge of aerospace science and motivate them to attain an even greater knowledge of aerospace sciences

• Employ an interest in model rocketry to enrich the total development of CAP cadets

• Provide activities and opportunities for the development of aerospace leadership skills

• Arouse interest in aerospace careers that require knowledge of rocketry

• Contribute to the development of an understanding of aerospace power

• Lead to the discovery and furtherance of the individual educational needs of cadets aspiring to careers in aerospace



The ProgramConsists of 3 stages (Redstone, Titan, Saturn)

EACH stage consists of:

• A classroom portion

• A 10-question exam

• A building phase

• A flying phase

The ProgramConsists of 3 stages (Redstone, Titan, Saturn)

EACH stage consists of:

• A classroom portion

• A 10-question exam

• A building phase

• A flying phase

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STAGE 1-REDSTONE

• AE Class on “A Brief History of Rocketry and its Great Pioneers”

• 10-question quiz and complete “Official Witness Log”

• Build and Fly both the “Fizzy Flyer” & “Goddard Rocket” and complete “Official Witness Log-Hands on Phase”

• Discuss what was learned as it relates to rocketry

• Complete and Award “Redstone Stage Squadron Commander’s Approval” certificate

STAGE 1-REDSTONE

• AE Class on “A Brief History of Rocketry and its Great Pioneers”

• 10-question quiz and complete “Official Witness Log”

• Build and Fly both the “Fizzy Flyer” & “Goddard Rocket” and complete “Official Witness Log-Hands on Phase”

• Discuss what was learned as it relates to rocketry

• Complete and Award “Redstone Stage Squadron Commander’s Approval” certificate

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STAGE 2-TITAN

• AE Class on “Laws That Govern Rocket Science”

• 10-question quiz and fill out “Official Witness Log”

• Build an entry level commercial single stage rocket

• Build a scale model commercial single stage rocket

• Launch the two Titan-stage kits as an out-of-meeting activity and complete the Official Witness Log

• Complete and Award “Titan Stage Squadron Commander’s Approval” certificate

STAGE 2-TITAN

• AE Class on “Laws That Govern Rocket Science”

• 10-question quiz and fill out “Official Witness Log”

• Build an entry level commercial single stage rocket

• Build a scale model commercial single stage rocket

• Launch the two Titan-stage kits as an out-of-meeting activity and complete the Official Witness Log

• Complete and Award “Titan Stage Squadron Commander’s Approval” certificate



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STAGE 3-SATURN

• AE Class on the “Model Rocket Safety Code”, “Altitude Tracking”, and “Model Rocket Engines”

• 10-question quiz plus Model Rocket Safety Code quiz and fill out Official Witness Log

• Build a Payload Carrier rocket• Launch the Saturn-stage kit as an out-of-meeting

activity and complete the Official Witness Log• Complete and Award “Saturn Stage Squadron

Commander’s Approval” certificate• Upon approval of the Squadron Commander award

the CAP Rocketry Badge. If the cadet has earned the Mitchell Award a silver star may be attached to the Goddard Achievement Ribbon

STAGE 3-SATURN

• AE Class on the “Model Rocket Safety Code”, “Altitude Tracking”, and “Model Rocket Engines”

• 10-question quiz plus Model Rocket Safety Code quiz and fill out Official Witness Log

• Build a Payload Carrier rocket• Launch the Saturn-stage kit as an out-of-meeting

activity and complete the Official Witness Log• Complete and Award “Saturn Stage Squadron

Commander’s Approval” certificate• Upon approval of the Squadron Commander award

the CAP Rocketry Badge. If the cadet has earned the Mitchell Award a silver star may be attached to the Goddard Achievement Ribbon



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Time Frame:• 9 classes or build sessions and 2 out of

meeting activities to complete the program• We will begin in January ’08 and finish May

’08Costs:• Approximately $40.00 for all rockets and

motors• Squadron will pick up ONE-HALF the costs

for cadets (Officer’s will pay full costs)• Squadron will pick up ancillary costs

(building supplies, recovery wadding, etc).• Actual cost for cadets, $20.00

Time Frame:• 9 classes or build sessions and 2 out of

meeting activities to complete the program• We will begin in January ’08 and finish May

’08Costs:• Approximately $40.00 for all rockets and

motors• Squadron will pick up ONE-HALF the costs

for cadets (Officer’s will pay full costs)• Squadron will pick up ancillary costs

(building supplies, recovery wadding, etc).• Actual cost for cadets, $20.00



TARC• If there is further interest in CAP rocketry, the Team America

Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is available• Every year the challenge is a little different. Basically a rocket

is designed and built by a team to meet a specific goal such as carrying a specific type of payload to a specific altitude, and a specific flight duration

• There are local/regional competitions. Regional winners go to the national competition where college scholarship monies are awarded to the national TARC winners

TARC• If there is further interest in CAP rocketry, the Team America

Rocketry Challenge (TARC) is available• Every year the challenge is a little different. Basically a rocket

is designed and built by a team to meet a specific goal such as carrying a specific type of payload to a specific altitude, and a specific flight duration

• There are local/regional competitions. Regional winners go to the national competition where college scholarship monies are awarded to the national TARC winners

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http://www.aia-aerospace.org/tarc/index.cfm



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Rocketry Program TimelineSTAGE 1-REDSTONEClass #1--SUN 6 JAN 08Class on the CAP Model Rocketry Program1-hr.UOD: Blues

Class #2 –SUN 20 JAN 08Class on “A Brief History of Rocketry and its Great Pioneers”10-question quiz90-min.UOD: Blues

Class #3—SUN 3 FEB 08Build and fly the “Fizzy Flyer” & “Goddard Rocket”Discuss what was learned as it relates to rocketry. 90-min.UOD: BDU (dress for weather conditions)

Rocketry Program TimelineSTAGE 1-REDSTONEClass #1--SUN 6 JAN 08Class on the CAP Model Rocketry Program1-hr.UOD: Blues

Class #2 –SUN 20 JAN 08Class on “A Brief History of Rocketry and its Great Pioneers”10-question quiz90-min.UOD: Blues

Class #3—SUN 3 FEB 08Build and fly the “Fizzy Flyer” & “Goddard Rocket”Discuss what was learned as it relates to rocketry. 90-min.UOD: BDU (dress for weather conditions)



Rocketry Program TimelineSTAGE 2-TITANClass #4—SUN 17 FEB 08Class on “Laws That Govern Rocket Science”10-question quiz90-min.UOD: Blues

Class #5—SUN 2 MAR 08 Build entry level commercial single stage rocket. 90-min.UOD: BDU

Class #6—SUN 16 MAR 08Build a scale model commercial single stage rocket. 3 hoursUOD: BDU

Rocketry Program TimelineSTAGE 2-TITANClass #4—SUN 17 FEB 08Class on “Laws That Govern Rocket Science”10-question quiz90-min.UOD: Blues

Class #5—SUN 2 MAR 08 Build entry level commercial single stage rocket. 90-min.UOD: BDU

Class #6—SUN 16 MAR 08Build a scale model commercial single stage rocket. 3 hoursUOD: BDU

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Rocketry Program TimelineClass #7—SUN 6 APR 08Preparing and Launching model rockets. The rocket range.1 hourUOD: Blues

OUT OF MEETING ACTIVITY #1—TENTATIVE DATE: SAT 12 APR 08Launch the two Titan-stage kits(Possible all-day activity depending on the number of participants. Date is

dependant on weather and launch field availability).UOD: BDU (dress for weather conditions)

Rocketry Program TimelineClass #7—SUN 6 APR 08Preparing and Launching model rockets. The rocket range.1 hourUOD: Blues

OUT OF MEETING ACTIVITY #1—TENTATIVE DATE: SAT 12 APR 08Launch the two Titan-stage kits(Possible all-day activity depending on the number of participants. Date is

dependant on weather and launch field availability).UOD: BDU (dress for weather conditions)

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Rocketry Program TimelineSTAGE 3-SATURNClass #8—SUN 20 APR 08Class on the “Model Rocket Safety Code”, “Altitude Tracking”, and “Model Rocket

Engines”. 10-question quizQuiz on Model Rocket Safety Code3 hoursUOD: Blues

Class #9—SUN 4 MAY 08Build a Payload Carrier rocket. 3 hoursUOD: BDU

OUT OF MEETING ACTIVITY #2—TENTATIVE DATE: SAT 10 MAY 08Launch the Payload Carrier rocket. (Possible all-day activity depending on the number of participants. Date is dependant

on weather and launch field availability).UOD: BDU (dress for weather conditions)

Rocketry Program TimelineSTAGE 3-SATURNClass #8—SUN 20 APR 08Class on the “Model Rocket Safety Code”, “Altitude Tracking”, and “Model Rocket

Engines”. 10-question quizQuiz on Model Rocket Safety Code3 hoursUOD: Blues

Class #9—SUN 4 MAY 08Build a Payload Carrier rocket. 3 hoursUOD: BDU

OUT OF MEETING ACTIVITY #2—TENTATIVE DATE: SAT 10 MAY 08Launch the Payload Carrier rocket. (Possible all-day activity depending on the number of participants. Date is dependant

on weather and launch field availability).UOD: BDU (dress for weather conditions)

My dog Rocket Say’s: “Grrrr….Rockets are COOL ‘cuz that’s my name!”

My dog Rocket Say’s: “Grrrr….Rockets are COOL ‘cuz that’s my name!”

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