What are some good kits to build when first getting into high power rocketry (assuming I have all of the basic model rocketry skills)?
Popular rec.models.rockets vote: LOC Graduator From: cdt@pdp.sw.stratus.com (C. D. Tavares) AAA Penn. Crude From: kaplowro@hccompare.com (Bob Kaplow) – Avoid any kit with plastic fins or internal parts. – Avoid phenolic tubes, thick cardboard tubes are more familiar and easy to work with – For Large Model Rockets, try a LOC Graduator or Rocket R&D/THOY Hornet – For a High Power rocket try a LOC IV or EZI-65, or a Rocket R&D/THOY Falcon From: JCook@Epoch.C (Jim Cook): LOC kits are a good introduction into high power – they are strong (banging it several times for emphasis on the table). From: bmcdermo@ix.netcom.com (Buzz McDermott) If you have never flown anything bigger than an Estes or FSI D motor, I would recommend building one or more E-G kits before tackling H power and up. When you go for your NAR or TRA certification, choose a rocket where G and H motors are the low end or mid-range power options. Going with a rocket where your chosen motor is at the high end or above the rocket’
