I love scale model rockets, especially big ones. Having already built three successful Level III projects, I have decided it is time to tackle a more complicated flight profile. I want to build something that will look as cool in the sky as it did on the ground.
Most rocket flights consist of a rapid boost and a long coasting ride followed by parachute deployment at apogee. I want to hear the words "Heads up Flight" before they count this next one down. Many different things will be happening one right after another as the Little Joe II blasts skyward to success.
I hope to accomplish many things with this project:
1) Build 1-ninth scale model of the Little Joe II Apollo LES test rocket.
2) Two-Stage flight profile.
3) Multi section recovery deployment.
4) Clustered second stage ignition.
5) Unconventionally shaped upper stage.
6) Electro Mechanical in flight separation.
7) World Wide Domination.

All Seven booster motors will ignite simultaneously at ignition.
The rocket will accelerate to an aproximate altitude of 3500 Ft. AGL
At approximately Ten seconds after liftoff a timer will simultaneously ignite the LES motors and separate the capsule from the booster.
An altimeter in the booster will deploy the booster parachute at booster apogee.
Approximately Two seconds after LES ignition the LES tower and protective shroud will be seperated from the capsule.
An altimeter in the capsule will deploy Three large Parabolic parachutes via mortars at Capsule apogee.
An altimeter in the LES rocket will deploy a parachute at LES apogee.
All Three sections should land softly on the ground.

If you would like to help sponsor the Little Joe II Project please contact Kelly Smith at: kelly@rockitz.com