Isn experimental rocketry dangerous?
Much of “experimental aerospace” is actually theoretical and design research using books and computers. Many types of experiments do not even involve the making of custom motors. We encourage new members to start out with low risk commercial Model Rockets to develop their skills and learn good scientific method and careful procedures. After mastering the many aspects of rocketry in general, those wishing to better understand the propulsion topics may wish to learn motor design and construction techniques and more advanced topics. These advanced activities do have inherent dangers which must be considered. At every level, our goal is to learn how to understand and avoid these risks.
