This is your chance to build your very own rocket, and then launch it into the air using real rocket motors built to exactly the same scientific principals as the space shuttle boosters.
"Rocket-Workshops” who will be hosting the rocket building event, are an established organisation dedicated to promoting interest in science. They are well known to schools around the Midlands, and have introduced thousands of youngsters to “rocket science”. Their workshops are invariably well received – take a look at the gallery on www.rocket-workshops.co.uk and see the ecstatic faces.
The emphasis at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Rocket and Space Day, will be on fun rather than physics, but we promise everyone will learn something. For just £8 (or 2 for £15) you will have the chance to build a rocket from a set of parts, under the watchful eyes of the Rocket-Workshops team, who will check it thoroughly when finished and fit the real rocket motor. Outside at the flying area the rocket will be put on the launch pad, then the traditional 5-4-3-2-1 FIRE. Press the big red button and there will be a burst of orange flame and smoke and the rocket will accelerate to more than 100 mph and shoot into the air before the nose cone pops off, and it tumbles gently to earth under a streamer. If you want to fly your rocket again a repair and reload service will be available for an additional £2:50.
It is expected that the workshops will run continuously throughout both days, Sessions will last 30 minutes to an hour, starting every half hour. It is suitable for all ages but children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that the flying area will be strictly controlled to UK Rocket Association safety standards. Visit the UKRA Website - www.ukra.org.uk
Rocket Workshops - www.rocket-workshops.co.uk
The Solar System - 30 minute workshops by Jerry Stone of Space Flight UK. www.geocities.com/spaceflight_uk
Desktop Rocket Engine Firing by Out of This World Learning. www.out-world.co.uk
Make & Fire your own air powered rocket.
Black Powder static firings
Small Rocket launching up to B-class motors
Rapier Missile - The 16 Regt Royal Artillery will be displaying the new cut away Rapier Missile recently presented by MBDA.
Object: To fly scale models of British Rockets and Missiles, there will be two classes, under 16's and Adult. The winner of each class will receive an IMP I (Inert) Rocket Motor - Used on many rocket powered vehicles of the past!
For judging criteria, see the online PDF documentation.
To Register for the competition, use our Online Registration Form
or download our Mail-in Registration Form.
Competition results will be announced at the end of Sundays flying and will be displayed on the WARGM website.
Flying Site
B Class
Max Altitude 60 Meters (197ft)
Range Will Operate Under UKRA Guidelines
Flight Registration Cards must be filled in before each flight.
All Rockets will be given a safety inspection before flight.
Note:
Please remember to bring your scale data to enable the judges to make sensible decisions.
Rockets must be able to be flown on the Waltham Abbey Range.
If at all possible please bring your own Ground Support Equipment.
Visite the British Model Flying Association Website - www.bmfa.org
The Archaeology and Architecture of England's Rocket Test Sites - by Wayne Cocroft of English Heritage. Discover where rockets were tested in England and what remains may still be found.
The Secrets of Rocket Science - by Ian Johnston.
We're All Going To Die! - The threat from Near-Earth Objects - by Jerry Stone, one of the leading speakers on space exploration.
Hellmuth Walterwerke Kiel, 1945 - Hydrogen Peroxide: V1, V2, Rockets, Bombs, Planes and Submarines - by Shamus Reddin
Leaving Earth - Riding a Rocket into Space - by Dave Shayler, Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society (Saturday 21st only)
At Home in Space - Eating, Drinking, Going to the Toilet, and Being Sick! - by Dave Shayler, Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society (Sunday 22nd only)
Read David Shayler's Biography
1. British Interplanetary Society
2. BAE Systems
Glascoed
3. Rocket Motors
Friends of Royal Gunpowder Mills
4. Astro Info Service Ltd.
Information, research, publications, presentations and workshops on the human exploration of space.
Phone: 0121 422 8801
Mobile: 07764 944919
Email: Astro Info Servise
Website: www.astroinfoservices.co.uk
5. Automobile Association
Emergency vehicle breakdown cover
Website: www.theaa.com
Subject to availability, re-enactors from the United Kingdom Garrison will be appearing for the Rocket and Space event.
The United Kingdom Garrison (UKG) of the 501st Legion is the foremost Star Wars costuming group in the UK. It is part of the ever growing 501st Legion, which itself, is the largest costuming group the world has ever seen, whether Star Wars related or not.
Website: http://www.ukgarrison.co.uk
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