Handbook of Model Rocketry

Handbook of Model Rocketry by G Harry Stine. Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, NY, 1994. 6th Edition. Paperback. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine. 349 Pgs. ISBN 0471593613. LCCN 93-33018. This new edition of the model rocketeer's ''bible'' shows you how to safely build, launch, track, and recover model rockets - and have fun doing it. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran model rocketeer, this book the official manual of the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), will become your well-used reference book. Recent technological progress has had a major effect on the model rocket hobby and sport. This revised and updated edition covers such new technology as: Revised computer programs that use improved versions of BASIC; Composite propellant model rocket motors; Recently approved reloadable model rocket motors; Building and flying large model rockets; Radio-controlled boos gliders and rocket gliders; and Solid-state, microchip, computer-readable modules used to measure temperature, pressure, acceleration, and airspeed. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 8893.