Articles on getting started in Rocketry.
For those new to model rocketry you may not be aware of the need for recovery wadding in your flight. Recovery wadding is used to protect the streamer or parachute from the hot ejection gases from the motor. In this article I will discuss the importance of recovery wadding for rockets and show you two [Continue]
One of the most important components of a model rocket is the parachute. It is also quite easy to make and we have created a video to show you how you can make your own model rocket parachute. Parachute or ‘Parasheet’ What most people do not know is that by making a parachute out of [Continue]
For those that wish to build customized model rockets without the worry of painting, the Customizer Launch set from Estes Industries is a good kit to choose. The Customizer comes with a multitude of pre-painted easy to assemble parts. There is enough parts for 64 different rocket combinations and up to two customizable rockets. Many [Continue]
When starting out in model rocketry it may be hard to see all those pieces that make up the launch pad as anything more than pieces. I know that was certainly the case when I started. To address this we have created a short and quick video, taking scenes from our popular Alpha III starter [Continue]
Are you a teacher or instructor looking to incorporate model rocketry into your course? Sigma Rockets is happy to introduce the Sigma Rockets Educator Centre (formerly the Sigma Rockets Educator Disc). In order to limit download sizes we have changed from an .iso file to a web folder. We have collected some of the best [Continue]
For those that are new to model rocketry, a great place to begin is with a starter set. A starter set provides all the parts needed to create a model rocket and launch it. There are variations on the contents of the available packages; some come with motors, others come with two rockets. Whatever the [Continue]
My first model rocket was a Canaroc Challenger. It came in a complete kit with some C6-3 engines. Little did I know at the time that a rocket as small as the Challenger would soar out of view using this engine. It took about 2 hours to find the rocket. Returning home happy to have [Continue]