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Summary: great information
Review: before reading this book I was clueless to the art of rocketry. This book really helped me out in an easy to read format. I am now flying rockets and understanding the art.
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Summary: BLAST OFF!!
Review: I bought this book, hoping that I could learn how to build a massive rocket (possibly capable of carrying a human or human-sized cargo). Actually, I knew a bit about rocket building anyway, as my brother is quite keen on it.Anyway, I was disappointed when my first 'creation' didn't really work, especially as I had burned myself quite badly during its construction. Since then, I feel I have improved somewhat, though I am still a long way from building the kind of rockets I would like. Overall, this book is adequate for the hobbyist, but for the dedicated amateur rocket scientist, it simply doesn't provide enough room for adaption.
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Summary: Amazingly comprehensive guide to model rocket design
Review: If you want to design and build your own model rockets, whether for sport, research, or competition, you can't go wrong with this book. It has chapter after densely-packed chapter on every facet of model rocket design and construction, including basics of stability, materials, finishing, cluster and glider design, repair and recovery systems. Weak points: This isn't a book for beginners or the faint of heart. It won't lead you by the hand through your first rocket design. The reading level is on the high side . . . probably best for High School students on up.
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