Last week, I took my youngest daughter to launch model rockets, and things did not go so well. Please help me diagnose what we did wrong.
The last time I launched a model rocket was about ten years ago, and I was using a different launcher, so there is that. Here are the relevant details.
I think we did everything we were supposed to do:
1. Put the Estes engine in the rocket, and put the rocket on the launch pad.
2. Inserted the starter in the rocket engine, inserting it as deep as it would go.
3. Inserted the plug into the engine to hold the starter in place.
4. Connected the leads from the launcher to the starter, making sure wires did not touch.
5. Inserted the pin into launcher. The light came on to show a good connection.
6. Pushed the launch button.
We tried about two-dozen times, and we only had one successful launch. We swapped out engines and starters, and nothing.
Ten years ago, with my older daughter (and a different launcher), we never had problems like this. I am sure I must be doing something wrong, but for the life of me, I cannot figure out what it is.
Thanks, as always, for your help. |
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