Make: High-Power Rockets: Construction and Certification for Thousands of Feet and Beyond

I’m certified NAR Level 2 and I wish this book was written before I did my certs. It would have saved me a lot of time and frustration.I have High Power Rocketry 2 – the previous go-to for the topic – and found it to be more confusing than helpful, erratic in the order of chapters, and extremely out-dated.Make: High Power Rocketry was refreshing to see come out. I heard the interview the author did on The Rocketry Show and that convinced me to check out the book even though I already have my L2 and have no immediate plans for going for Level 3.I was glad I did. I read the book from the beginning and it was a good refresher of some things I knew, demonstrated some techniques I was not familiar with, and reinforced the practices I am already employing.There were two small things I was not able to find a satisfactory answer to in the book.The first is the tubular Kevlar the author uses as a shock cord protector. He mentions it in one chapter and then shows the technique in another, but never gives a source for the material or the type he used.The other is he references a lower-class FAA waiver as being required for all composite motors. This was the first I heard of this kind of waiver and he refers you to a later chapter for more information but I couldn’t find it. My best guess if that you’re in a certain class of airspace you have to notify the tower?Overall, I recommend this for anyone who is interested in HPR whether they have any certification or not. And if you happen to get this before you go for your cert, Mike is going to save you a lot of time and frustration.

This book is written at several levels. First for the total noob all parts of a rocket and options are written in plain spoken language. Then to the more experienced rocketeer, the language turns to specifics that are clarified and finally to the very experienced L2 and L3 rocketeer, rocket science is here. Get it. Listen to the podcast on the rocketry show from about 2017, the author was on, worth the search.

What a great book for helping you answer all the questions involved with getting your level 1 cert. All the photos (and there are a ton of them) are in color and go a long way to detail the the text. The project rockets are excellent and can advance your rocketry experience through all of your high power certifications. Don't hesitate in buying this book. You won't be sorry.

This book is a walkthrough for NAR/TAR L1, L2, and L3 requirements. It covers everything from safety, construction techniques, simplified charts for very useful references, and even provides tips on how to study for the written exam!Any math equations are explained and examples are provided in reference charts. I bring this book to the range for this reason.I have two other books on high-power rocketry. This is the only one I have read cover to cover.

Did not tell me how to make motors but where to buy the motors - despite that the book is loaded with helpful information

i have always had an interest in rockets and the science that makes them fly. this book is advanced and not basic rocket science, however. i plan to buy the basic rocket book later to learn things i may not learn out of this one.this book is serious science and would be great for younger kids with parents helping them to learn the math (advanced stuff) and the physics of what is actually happening.the writing is clear, concise and without meaningless commentary.i give it 5 stars, all the way to the end of the galaxy

10/10 great books! I bought one for me and my father, they had no blemishes, and all the pages were there; everything was in perfect condition!

It is written in an easy to understand tone using the simplest of terms. Very straightforward with no wasted time on lengthy non-sense that isn't necessary to know. If you are someone that has never really been exposed to high power rocketry, this is definitely the book you want to start with. It includes parts lists and instructions for Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications. Maybe you want to build his rocket design, maybe you don't, however the basic set of knowledge and skills taught by the writer is going to be essential as you move forward into this great hobby.