Designing, building, and launching model rockets
Rocketry has been one of my biggest passions. There's something incredibly satisfying about taking raw materials, designing a rocket from scratch, calculating the physics, building it with precision, and then watching it launch thousands of feet into the air.
Every launch is a test — of design, of engineering, and of everything I've learned. When something goes wrong, it's a chance to learn. When it goes right, it's proof that the engineering works.
Design & Construction: I design rockets from the ground up, selecting airframe materials, nose cones, fins, and motor mounts. Each build is an opportunity to test new ideas — whether it's a different fin shape, a new recovery system, or a more powerful motor.
Launch & Recovery: Launch day is where everything comes together. I prep motors, set up launch pads, run safety checks, and send it up. Recovery systems like parachutes and streamers are critical — the goal is always to get the rocket back in one piece for the next flight.
Documentation: I film many of my launches and builds for my YouTube channel, ProjectFlight. Sharing the process helps me reflect on what worked and connects me with other rocketry enthusiasts.
Lost is a Mid-Power model rocketed planned to launch in late March. Flying a Aerothech G80-7T model rocket motor. This rocket is expected to hit 22Gs (500mph) off the launch pad, reaching altitudes of over 2,000ft
Baby D.I.R.K. flew a D-class motor. Launching in late february, it reached alltiudes of around 300ft.