Making a Powerful 2-Stage Rocket

This is Part 1 of my new high power two-stage rocket project.
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[@Project-Air]

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[@lightslayer7332]

First

[@julienboesch-thomas4391]

certainly Nice video 👍🏼🚀

[@lancevanvelzen4832]

Have you thought about using a flare parachute?

[@105clk]

Great video. What was your method for ensuring the fins were dead straight when you constructed the vehicle?

[@lancevanvelzen4832]

@James Wedge he has said in previous vids he works for a model aircraft company. Vintage model co if memory servs correctly

[@lhotakfpv4113]

Next on Project Air: Intercontinental Ballistic missile

[@ALAsilTech]

DIY at home version

[@alexlollar3293]

He kinda has a Dr. Madlove look about him doesnt he?

[@lhotakfpv4113]

@@alexlollar3293 Yeah man, he a little confused, but he got the spirit.

[@fk319fk]

Correction: A Fair Weather Interproperty Balistice Missle.

[@theseed2199]

Israel and North Korea joined the chat.

[@fealXX]

7:40 - casually flexing having Tom Stanton as a patreon.. :D

[@Project-Air]

😂

[@Julian-wd8ym]

xD

[@roundpigeon492]

🤣🤣

[@gustarrezende]

That's cool!

[@ralanzaify]

noice

[@aj_carpenter]

7:38 Hey! That’s me!

[@proffesionalcodingidiot6142]

Man you deserve more, you supported a small creater with more means than veiwing, but donating your own hard earned money, i sadly cant do the same since im 13 and dont have a credit card, but you go guy, you deserve it and more

[@prabhasingh6976]

@@proffesionalcodingidiot6142me too

[@CHECHNYA3017]

Wow cool!

[@captcorajus]

Been watching a bunch of your rocketry videos. I see you are using nylon chutes which is good, but recovery systems failure to deploy, failure to deploy correctly (tangled), or failure to deploy at all, can be attributed improper stowage. To achieve a higher success ration I suggest the following two tips. 1) carefully dust the chute with talcum powder prior to launch. Be sure to make sure some of the powder ends up between the tube and the cone to assure a clean separation. 2) To avoid tangles, be sure to carefully fold the chute into pie sections and then cure, wrapping the string around the chute very carefully. Combined with the powder, this will avoid the tangles and assure full deployment almost 100 percent of the time.

[@feebster11]

"Rapid unscheduled dis-assembly" Love it.

[@gonkdroid4prez539]

That's what NASA engineers call it. Another great rocket-ism is "Lithobraking", or, crashing

[@proffesionalcodingidiot6142]

@@gonkdroid4prez539 wow, i never knew nerd jokes are this good, they just dont want to admit failing do they

[@dextruax4903]

@@proffesionalcodingidiot6142 Nerds like explosions just as much as the net man, though!

[@Enderia2]

@@gonkdroid4prez539 crashing with the landing legs touching the ground!

[@JacobClarke661]

I really like how detailed this video is.

[@kurade1096]

I really like that he used the limc theme song

[@HRM.H]

Aerospace kevin the bruyne is back at it again.

[@David-gk8yg]

9:50 Ah I see you like rctestflight too

[@samspeed6271]

Rapid unscheduled disassembly. I love that phrase. The stereotype of UK weather being horrible is spot on. It feels like it's cold, wet, windy or a combination of all of them, for most of the year. Then, we get a scorching heatwave that lasts a couple of weeks in the summer, where everyone is boiling to death, then back to the endless drizzle. And it always seems to be horrible weather whenever I want to fly. Either too windy, too cold, or raining. Merry Christmas!

[@DummyThunder]

The nosecone looks like nosecone of the lunar starship!

[@mw-tj6ob]

So basically every nosecone...?

[@KX36]

@@mw-tj6ob SpaceX guys, right? ;-)

[@hello235698741]

More like an aamram120c

[@starshot5172]

@@KX36 broo those wings too like even the angle 😯😯😯😯😯

[@aidanh.2677]

Nyoooom

[@aldunlop4622]

Nice video man, great to see young guys getting into model rocketry. I bought my first Estes rocket way back in 1980, it was red a black with skull and crossbones decals. Flew great, although the fins got damaged on landing. Fins that don’t protrude from the base downwards work much better for models. Great see guys using all the cool kit to model and receive telemetry these days. Regarding the speed and GPS, can you not use accelerometers these days? They’re pretty cheap and compact as far as I know.

[@СергейЧемеров-х9ш]

Hello from Russia. I am glad to see a smart, enthusiastic person.

[@sebastianrichard8052]

Nice project! I’m a little bit worried about the Estes BT80 tubes being able to handle a G or an H. Speaking from experience, those CTI composite motors have way more thrust than a black powder motor, and the Estes tubes are quite thin and really only meant for low-power use without any reinforcement. In the future as you progress into high-power I would suggest you consider using thicker tubes.

[@RandomBogey]

Aside from weight, which I don't know off hand, I'd recommend a Tile Pro for bluetooth location. The Tile Pro has a range of about 300 feet, whereas the Tile Sticker only has 150 feet, according to Tile. The Tile Pro is relatively easy to disassemble, with a bit of finesse, and remove the plastic case/metal frame, wire a 3V battery to, to save weigh but gain a bit of distance if you need it. Not to mention the Tile Pro has a much louder ringer, which is (from experience) decreased a lot when placing it inside an RC vehicle...

[@flame1391]

*This guy:* making a complicated rocket with multiple stages and a parachute. *Me:* hahhaha coke and Mentos go brrrrr

[@ralanzaify]

very true coke and mentos combinded is a rocket

[@tanyatang6201]

me: haha prebuilt rocket for fun Go brrrrrrrr

[@hambone2218]

Just found your channel!!!! Wish I found it a long time ago. I’m excited to see the growth of your project!

[@TheMrTomkennedy]

My name on a rocket is a VERY cool Christmas present! Thanks James, and merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours. Major Tom over and out 😎

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

I'd feel like I've made it when Tom Stanton is a Patreon supporter. Nice work. Super cool

[@wackman1573]

That's pretty cool that Tom Stanton is supporting your channel, can't wait for the launch 😁

[@bikeforever2016]

Two part videos are just fine. Nothing you can do about the weather. Loving the content.

[@garyslentzii2796]

I built a 5 ft double stage rocket using 2-D engines out of Christmas paper tubes, no plans, worked so good, then about the 8th launch it exploded on the stand, GONE, just schreds everywhere, it flew perfectly everytime. We didn't have all this tech back then, 30 yrs ago .

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty fantastic work, James!!! 😃 Looking forward to the next part! Happy holidays! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@austinleverseidge6525]

This guy puts so much effort into his videos he really deserves more attention he is so creative

[@zijiezhou4179]

You can consider adding a Gyro on the top of your rocket, it can keep your rocket vertical during ascent. 😃

[@mike_oe]

NIce work! Let me add that I have been using your sponsor, Private Internet Access, since 2014. I'm very pleased with it, this is a product that actually works!

[@SideHustleSimon]

You've just gained a new subscriber! Nice to see someone in the UK with these great interests!

[@NicholasRehm]

Now let’s get a third landing motor on there, some guidance and control, and let’s give Joe Barnard a run for his money ;)

[@the_gary]

Never thought I would have my name on a rocket :D I recommend his Patreon, he deserves it ;)

[@Project-Air]

Thanks once again for your support!

[@KX36]

congrats. next time he lauches a rocket, you can watch and say, "wow, that's *my* money going up in smoke right there!" :)

[@acidxero]

What about the magic of KZbin editing!? Was really let down to see this a 2-parter.. Oh well, though! I'll definitely come back for part 2 - you've certainly captured my attention. Well done sir.

[@rafauskiv]

I should have been born 20 years later. Great Videos and Exp.

[@petekinne2702]

your patience = wisdom.

[@quinnbayless1366]

Hey Dude!!! I have a suggestion, you should make a model rocket propelled by a punctured tesla battery.

[@OrionAerospace]

Dont know how I didn’t see this video pop up! But yesss keep up the rocketry content!!

[@Project-Air]

Thanks guys!

[@astral3518]

THIS GUY IS SO UNDERRATED GET THIS GUY BIG

[@vinayakk2745]

I was waiting for this!!! Thank you so much🙏 I absolutely love your videos, you deserve a million and more subs

[@idancohen4753]

Finally staging ! Can't wait for you to make more complicated designs

[@llama1917]

it's good that this guy sounds like such a, you know, definitely not a person with dangers information

[@tofuissad947]

Good luck for your next project

[@budmartin8297]

I used to use old umbrella coverings for parachutes, they look and work great and are free.

[@andy-in-indy]

RockSim is a great bit of software. I remember when that was only available on 3.5" disks. The GPS calculations don't work well for vertical speed. Try using an integrating accelerometer or a logging pressure system instead. I know, you did not want to use a rocket computer but the difference in accuracy is worth it.

[@firstnamelastname.7749]

I don't really see a big enough advantage of rocksim over open rocket to justify how much rocksim costs.

[@danzstuff]

i love how this looks like an aerobee rocket!

[@Thehunter-k3e]

Yo that rocket is sick

[@mastershooter64]

What's the next rocket? a liquid-fueled rocket to orbit?

[@proffesionalcodingidiot6142]

Nah a electric rocket in colaberation with elon musk

[@mitchellkennedy4268]

GPS uses something called trilateration and due to the vertical position of the satellites and range errors and environmental factors (interference of EM waves with at atmosphere) makes calculating vertical position much harder than horizontal positions

[@patchvonbraun]

Watching your videos this evening. Had to pause for tea--the effect of having that mug in the video is powerful indeed :) Canadian, but born in the UK, raised by UK-born parents. So, my blood is partially tea :)

[@TomleyRC]

You need to get yourself a SkyRC GSM020. It works with GPS/GNNS and is far more accurate and smaller/lighter than the one you have. Pretty stable all the time with 12 Satellites and will read up to 29000ft. If you want to try one first I have a spare.

[@MichaelEllisOfTenDeg]

I love that Tom Stanton is one of your paterons.

[@daleerickson554]

just discovered your channel tonight (Jan. 13,2021) and am not sure why I haven't found it before. Planes, rockets, RC electronics... you are hitting most of my interest point! Watched 8 or 10 videos now and am subscribing post haste. Love what you're doing and look forward to more. Thanks.

[@calebconneely485]

I love your work dude. Keep up the good content!

[@sirethanthegreat4069]

Damn, this guy did his homework.

[@denniswatkins4666]

Welcome to the world of HPR!

[@joemulkerins5250]

I'm late to this but a major piece of advice (which you probably know about), switch to PETG rather than PLA. Toughness, impact resistance, and heat resistance is much better. Excellent videos rocket man! From across the pond 😉👍

[@gryfandjane]

Looking forward to Part 2! Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@Tommygunn776]

I like how Tom Stanton is one of your patrons

[@simonl7784]

to ignite tandem motors on the pad, lightly tape your wire to the rocket its self so it follows it for a little while and augment the probability of a successful ignition.

[@429demon]

Thank you for taking us on these journeys with you. I'm new to your channel but I'm loving the work you do!

[@joshacollins84]

"I want to progress with my rocket plane program " casually says a young man in front of a camera. I love KZbin! It allows "average people" (*) to live extraordinarily lives! (* = even though he has the drive and talent to be more than just an "average person" even w/o KZbin)

[@TheDodgyEngineer]

A beautiful rocket, can't wait to see part 2! Have you considered making your own rocket motors (e.g. sugar rockets) to provide more tailored thrust profiles?

[@pisolo86]

Is illegal in UK, but if he scale up he can definitely turn to hybrid ;)

[@DummyThunder]

WOW!

[@DevCristi]

Never been so early :) Happy holidays to everyone and hopefully 2021 will be a lot better than 2020 (at least healthy) for everyone :)

[@gustarrezende]

Thanks, dude! I wish you the same!

[@AhmedMohamed-js1sk]

BEA-utiful ! good job man.

[@ThePinkDodo]

The rocket is too

[@5alm0n]

You are doing a great job mate, we all feel your pain with the British weather !!

[@A_King99]

That rocket launch was amazing can’t wait for next video

[@Fede_uyz]

Between the while rocket, the thin and very long body, and black cone, it gives me very strong AIM 9 Sidewinder missile vibes

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

_"Now all I had to do was wait for some decent flying weather here in the UK which is easier said than done at this time of year."_ Somebody cue up the *JEOPARDY* theme...😉

[@PilotAriel]

He deserves so much more for things like this

[@aurelienwittmann4105]

So cool, I experimented a little with small rocket engines as a kid, then I moved onto rc airplanes but I’ve always wanted to combine the 2. Best of luck

[@goesbysteve]

Good luck on your L1. I remember getting my L3 in 2003. You are proceeding with some great well considered designs and thanks for sharing them with everyone. You’ll be wanting a M HyperTek Hybrid in a minimum diameter design before you know in!

[@iTube4U]

parachut: i never worked but when i do i dont

[@Mallard60800]

Happy christmas to all

[@Ramya-x3z]

Love from India, Kerala

[@caelananimation]

I love your commentaries

[@dstechnology5182]

Cool project. Merry Christmas 💯😎

[@carlbenyon4264]

Never done rockets before james but i have made a few para troopers to drop from a Super 60 the best thing i ever tried was using mesh as stringers for the canopy so you only need one thick Cord so there is nothing to get tangled hope this helps.

[@teknoman117]

I would highly recommend not putting the igniters in the engines while transporting them. There have been a handful of recorded incidences where a static shock to the igniter leaders caused them to trigger, lighting rocket engines in people's cars or houses.

[@Johnellenberger1]

Looks like you modeled your rocket after a Sidewinder missile. Love it!

[@24934637]

Very impressive!! You've got a good collection of skills and knowledge there, I'm predicting a bright future for you!

[@muhammadshaheerakhtar]

What a great way to end this year! Keep it up James.

[@Tokiiplaysguitar]

I don't know who did it but I know someone made a rocket with a system that drops the old motor and "reloads" a new one back into the slot to light up, if you could do this I'd be extremely impressed

[@organicwaffles3792]

I think it is BPS space, they are trying to make a model rocket that can land.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

I made a 3X scale, twin E engine Wolverine replica. It rocks.

[@Captain_Yogurt]

Rapid unscheduled disassembly events are the most common form of failure in my day to day life. Hate when my shoes disassemble without proper scheduling

[@NabiL_Lam]

nice Arrma limitless in the background, you love speed!

[@Project-Air]

I do ☺️

[@sasquatchhadarock968]

Cool rocket! But everytime I hear someone talk about "getting licensed" my inner American starts frothing at the mouth.

[@BEUNanim]

You should consider using thrust vectoring mechanisms.

[@TheSybermedic]

Nice video, I have dabbled in model rocketry for many years. Keep up the great work.

Here before 1M views! I think you'll hit it!

[@jonjoem-walton7381]

Nice touch with the list of patreon supporters 👍

[@roshanm8848]

wow he's a genius

[@ifinallfoundanamebois9127]

Been here since 5k well done

[@515161]

I'm happy i live in a country that doesn't force you to have a license for everything.

[@6Diego1Diego9]

This dude has great hair. I'm so envious. He looks like Ricky Martin.

[@mountaindewdude76]

That looks like you had a great test launch and the rocket looks awesome! I'm not surprised that Tom Stanton is on your list...he's been a KZbin favorite of mine for many years. Keep up the good work buddy! I'll be watching for the next attempt when the weather allows. I'm stoked to see more video from your blue boat!

[@champifun2]

What a massive improvement! Congrats!

[@mr.mustang6571]

Try using OpenRocket, it helps design and calculate the flight too, It is very flixible to use.

[@sergeantbrick566]

I can’t wait for the ejection seat build videos

[@JanPaepke]

Dude, you and Tom need to move out of the UK. You can't let yourselves be held back by the weather all the time...

[@galaleo1531]

Nah uk has great weather

[@JanPaepke]

@@galaleo1531 It sure does, if you‘re into rain. :) The boys should move to Florida or California and could launch something every week.

[@galaleo1531]

@@JanPaepke yup I am

[@chanellelove8587]

Make a giant boat next episode. Thank you.😂😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@mohammedalnasri6574]

appreciate your effort

[@EvolVillainRC]

great videos! I'm interested in learning more about the custom rocket engines you sourced for this project. - thank you.