How Does a Model Rocket Engine Work?
This article is obviously just a basic introduction to model rocketry. With the Carlisle brothers’ development of the pre-packaged model rocket engine, this is a hobby that can be safely enjoyed by all. I encourage you to get out there and launch your first rocket. Once you do, you’ll be hooked. If you’re interested in becoming a model rocket enthusiast, you’ll probably want to learn a little bit about the history and workings of the model rocket. This fun hobby can provide years of entertainment and education for you and your family. Who Invented the Model Rocket Engine? The modern model rocket engine was created in 1954 by Orville and Robert Carlisle. Orville was a pyrotechnics expert and his brother, Robert, was a model airplane hobbyist. Although small rockets had been designed in previous years by scientists for research purposes, the Carlisle brothers were the first to develop the modern model rocket for the amateur market. Up until that time, many young rocket enthusiasts had be
