CAP Model Rocketry Program

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CAP Model Rocketry Program

• 2002
• Minnesota Wing
• Aerospace Education Officer Workshop

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Mark Steeves, 1st Lt, CAPPrepared by James
Craswell, Capt, CAP

• Presented by

Sponsored by St. Cloud State University
Department of Aviation Minnesota Wing Aerospace
Education Directorate
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Audience and Goal

• The intended audience for this presentation is
  Cadet/Senior AEOs.
• The goal of this presentation is to familiarize
  you with the CAP Model Rocketry Program.

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Objectives

• By the end of this presentation you will
• 1. Understand the objectives of the CAP Model
  Rocketry Program.
• 2. Identify audiences of the CAP Model Rocketry
  Program.
• 3. Understand the fundamentals of implementing a
  successful Model Rocketry Program.

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Objectives (Continued)

• 4. Understand the awards associated with the CAP
  Model Rocketry Program.

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Overview

• Model Rocketry is a sport or Hobby practiced
  worldwide.
• CAP has a structured program designed to promote
  this hobby and the associated aerospace
  knowledge, primarily for cadets.

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Objectives of the CAP Model Rocketry Program

• There are three primary objectives of the CAP
  Model Rocketry program these include1) To
  acquaint CAP cadets with the importance of
  rocketry and its roles inthe future.2) Increase
  knowledge of aerospace sciences.

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Objectives of the CAP Model Rocketry Program
(Continued)

• 3) Provide exciting activities and opportunities
  for the development ofAerospace leadership
  skills.

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Promoting the Program

• How do you establish a model rocketry program?
• First sell the program and gauge the interest.
• Remember this is not limited to young male
  cadets.
• Many Female cadets and most Seniors will show
  great interest in this exciting program.

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Implementing the Program

• A Basic program is probably warranted to all
  units.
• The basic program is easy to implement and geared
  to the beginner's level.
• Refer to CAPM 50-20 Model Rocketry Manual for a
  detailed step by step class and lab schedule that
  you can work into your meeting schedule.

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Implementing the Program (Continued)

• Instructors need NOT be rocketry experts.
• By following the outline in CAPM 50-20 and
  reading appropriate NAR (National Association of
  Rocketry) one can obtain the information needed
  to put on a good Rocketry program.

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Implementing the Program (Continued)

• Some funding is "possible" using the Drug Demand
  Reduction program.
• Bulk kits are available but be sure they are
  kits that members want to build.Some are too
  simple and buying them in bulk is not a benefit.
  Metro AreaSquadrons should contact Chaplain
  Mikitta (Director of Cadet Programs) about DDR
  money.

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Implementing the Program (Continued)

• Model Rocketry activities this year include a
  Wing-wide launch andcompetition at the Webster
  Airpark on July 16 at high noon. Each year our
  Wings model rocketry enthusiasts compete for the
  "Ovens Award" traveling trophy. In past years the
  events included time aloft, best scale model and
  a spot landing competition.

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Implementing the Program (Continued)

• Restrictions No member may use home constructed
  engines also known as"Amateur" rockets. Larger
  Engine sizes are age limited. D engines may
  bepurchased by cadets of any age but F series
  engines require you to be age18 years or older.

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Implementing the Program (Continued)

• Commanders may allow use of these larger
  commercial engines but (myopinion) only on a
  case by case basis and then only under the
  closestsupervision. There are additional
  restrictions these are detailed in NARrules.

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Implementing the Program (Continued)

• The rules concerning the wearing of the Model
  Rocketry Badge are detailed inCAPM 50-20.
• It should be noted that cadet offiers who
  complete these requirements may wear the Silver
  Star attachment to the Goddard Achievement Ribbon
  but not the Model Rocketry Badge.

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References

• CAP Rocketry Manual 50-20
• http//www.capnhq.gov/nhq/cp/graphics/cp_dl.htm.
• NAR (National Association of Rocketry)
  http//www.nar.org/index.html
• 130th Composite Rocket Page http//www.mnwg.cap.go
  v/130th/page5.html
• Rocketry Videos! http//www.mnwg.cap.gov/130th/pag
  e14.html

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Questions?