Kerbal on a High-Powered Model Rocket!

[BagelRabbit]

Do you remember the time I took a plasticine Jeb into the zero-G plane, sending him merrily bouncing about the cabin in total weightlessness?

[http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/66492-Jeb-in-Zero-Gravity-In-Real-Life!]

Well, the same Jeb has now successfully flown on a high-powered model rocket.

The rocket reached 1,451 feet at a top speed of 233 mph and a peak acceleration of 8.2 G's. It deployed its parachute near apogee and drifted down for a safe landing. Jeb survived the flight intact, though he fell off of his little carrier seat.

Oh, and the rocket was also carrying a GoPro camera.

Enjoy! Let me know what you think and feel free to ask questions.

[Guest Brody_Peffley]

How much did it cost?

And how big was it?

And was it a hybrid motor? Or a solid?

[astropapi1]

This is KSP Daily material. AWESOME!

[Rowsdower]

KSP Daily material indeed.

[BagelRabbit]

How much did it cost?

And how big was it?

And was it a hybrid motor? Or a solid?

The rocket cost less than $100 to build in total. The rocket motor cost ~$20 and the little model of Jeb probably was made for only ~$3. The most expensive part by far was the $500 camera mounted on there. Really, though, the camera was originally purchased for other things, so I don't know if it even counts.

The rocket is rather squat and stubby: it was made with a 4" diameter body tube but it's only a little over two feet tall. It certainly looks bigger though.

The flight used a reloadable solid rocket motor, an Aerotech H123W, to be precise. I have a license to fly rockets with up to twice as much impulse, but the rocket site that I launch at won't allow it.

Thank you so much for the compliments! I would love for this video to grace the Daily Kerbal, though I have a sinking feeling that I'm not worthy.