Make: High-Power Rockets: Construction and Certification for Thousands of Feet and Beyond

I’m certified NAR Level 2 and I wish this book was written before I did my certs. It would have saved me a lot of time and frustration.I have High Power Rocketry 2 – the previous go-to for the topic – and found it to be more confusing than helpful, erratic in the order of chapters, and extremely out-dated.Make: High Power Rocketry was refreshing to see come out. I heard the interview the author did on The Rocketry Show and that convinced me to check out the book even though I already have my L2 and have no immediate plans for going for Level 3.I was glad I did. I read the book from the beginning and it was a good refresher of some things I knew, demonstrated some techniques I was not familiar with, and reinforced the practices I am already employing.There were two small things I was not able to find a satisfactory answer to in the book.The first is the tubular Kevlar the author uses as a shock cord protector. He mentions it in one chapter and then shows the technique in another, but never gives a source for the material or the type he used.The other is he references a lower-class FAA waiver as being required for all composite motors. This was the first I heard of this kind of waiver and he refers you to a later chapter for more information but I couldn’t find it. My best guess if that you’re in a certain class of airspace you have to notify the tower?Overall, I recommend this for anyone who is interested in HPR whether they have any certification or not. And if you happen to get this before you go for your cert, Mike is going to save you a lot of time and frustration.

i have always had an interest in rockets and the science that makes them fly. this book is advanced and not basic rocket science, however. i plan to buy the basic rocket book later to learn things i may not learn out of this one.this book is serious science and would be great for younger kids with parents helping them to learn the math (advanced stuff) and the physics of what is actually happening.the writing is clear, concise and without meaningless commentary.i give it 5 stars, all the way to the end of the galaxy

Good clean read of one person's documentation on moving from model rockets into High Power and L1-L2 certified. More up to date (newer technologies) like CF Stratalogger and Jolly Logic gear... vs the older HPR2 book . That being said, the older HPR2 book is a better over all HPR reference compiled from many different experts, gurus, and rocket designs with manyb time tested best practices (in HPR2).

Extremely thorough, a roadmap to obtaining both Level 1 and Level 2 High Power Rocketry certifications.My only quibble is that computer screen images when using Open Rocket simulation software are quite small but this is to be expected on anything less than a full page image.I am Level 2 certified and there were a still few things that I learned from this book.High recommended for the rocketeer who wants to build his or her certification rockets from parts and pieces. No kits are used.

Great book, just what I needed as I gear up for the flying season and get L1 and L2 certified. Fantastic pictures and easy to understand. Makes graduating from Estes to high power an easy transition.

Good book but came damaged. I considered ordering a used copy but figured I like mint books which is why i went with Amazon-fulfilled copy vs 3rd party... came creased with bent corners and defeated purpose of a "new book".Note: 5 star if it came in mint condition but warehouse seems to have treated it badly, absolutely nothing against the author as it is a really good book.

It is written in an easy to understand tone using the simplest of terms. Very straightforward with no wasted time on lengthy non-sense that isn't necessary to know. If you are someone that has never really been exposed to high power rocketry, this is definitely the book you want to start with. It includes parts lists and instructions for Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications. Maybe you want to build his rocket design, maybe you don't, however the basic set of knowledge and skills taught by the writer is going to be essential as you move forward into this great hobby.

A great rocket book!!

excellent book in new condition, very well packed..there are printing/spelling mistakes exists at few places. Also, I expected the book having color pictures/photographs, but its all black & white.It provides information about tar and nar, unfortunately both of them does not exists in India, as I figured out.

Libre Complet pour les amateurs désirant de passer a la catégorie supérieure. Je recommande. Attention il est en anglais mais bien illustré