Model Rocketry Stage 1 - Redstone

Stage 1 is comprised of the following four phases:

1. The Written Phase - The cadet must review and study the written material sufficiently to pass an examination on the history of rockets and the lives of four great rocket pioneers.

2. Testing - The cadet must earn a minimum score of 70% on the Redstone test, administered on-line through the AXIS / Learning Management System (LMS). Once completed, the Qualified Senior Member (QSM) will update the results on the Progress Matrix.

3. Hands-On Phase - The cadet is required to build two rockets, with alternate sources of power. There are four options:

   1. The rubber band powered Goddard rocket;

   2. The AlkaSeltzer® and water rocket;

   3. Air powered rocket

   4. Combination compressed air and water pop-bottle rocket.

4. Model Rocket Flights