Re:OpenRocket
by hermitcrab on Thursday March 19, 2026 @01:57PM
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Not hard. Buy an Estes kit. Go along to one of the regional meetings, fly your rocket and talk to people there - they are very friendly.
The UK regulations are fairly sensible and they won't let you do anything stupid at one the regional meets. Just start with something small (A/B/C motor) and work your way up from there. Don't try to start with a K motor, 2 stage or liquid propellant and you'll be fine.
Where are you based?
Thanks, I'm in NE Scotland.
Re:OpenRocket
by hermitcrab on Thursday March 19, 2026 @03:44PM
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How hard is it to get started for amateurs? Are rules/regulations problematic?