In just a few hours anyone can build a powerful PVC plastic rocket engine that will send a rocket soaring over 5000 feet! Detailed instructions show you how to build the engine, make the fuel and connect it all together. Hundreds of illustrations and easy to follow step by step instructions make this book an essential part of any do it yourself library. You'll be amazed how exceptionally simple and inexpensive it is to make a rocket engine that will take your hobby to the next level and beyond.
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Dan Pollino's rockets have been featured on G4 TV's "It's Effin Science." His website InverseEngineering.com focuses on amateur rocketry in California.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Dan has been building large rocket motors and rockets for many years and this book covers one of his most reliable large motors. This is not a scientific explanation with complicated equations and theory. This is a step-by-step explanation of how to make this large and reliable rocket motor from commonly available materials. There is nothing left to scratch your head over. It is precise and includes every last detail. Anyone with average home garage type skills should have no trouble making this motor successfully. This book uses tons of pictures in addition to the text so you can not only read how but see just how each step is done. He has now released his second edition to this book which is entitled "PVC Rocket Engine." It is now in soft bound 6" X 9" format with black and white pictures and glue binding. The second edition has added a few revised techniques that make some steps easier or use better tools, etc. I have been experimenting with my own rocket engines off and on since the 1970's so am very familiar with this subject and am pleased to offer my endorsement (for whatever it is worth) as a book I highly recommend. You should also take a look at his second book, M80 Rocket Powered Skateboard.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of my friends bought this book for me after he got me started building rockets with him. After reading it from cover to cover I discovered how easy it was going to be to build my first motor. Most of the materials are available at any hardware store, and the fuel components can be found at walmart. I have built 5 of the motors described in this book, and I have scaled it down to smaller sizes. I have built a total of about 20 motors using this method. At Southern Thunder in Manchester, TN I used this same fuel in an AMW 54mm case and flew my Competitor 3 kit to 6400ft. Three other rockets were built almost entirely of PVC pipe, one with a smaller version of this motor flew to over 1900ft. I've watched several videos on youtube and other sites but have never found instructions as detailed as these. After nearly two years of making this propellant it is still the only method and formula I use. The author has even characterized the propellant and provided me with the data so I can use it in my Burnsim software and someday soon I plan to fly motors even larger than is described in his book. If you have a desire to build a very powerful motor without spending much money then I am sure you won't be disappointed. Personally, I'm glad to have my copy just for the instructions on making the propellant as I no longer use PVC and now cast grains for use in aluminum cases with graphite nozzles. Cleanup is very simple with just a small amount of water!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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PVC Rocket Engine is an excellent manual that guides the beginner, step by step, through construction and testing of the single use, homemade engine. At every step, safety is stressed. The book is complete in that it covers mechanical construction, fuel mixing/loading, igniter construction/placement, protection for long term storage, and testing. An all around 5 star manual for the older hobbist. For younger rocketeers adult supervision is strongly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
PVC Rocket engine
When I opened the box I just couldn't wait to start reading Dan Pollino's book on how to make a pvc rocket engine. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Gerald
Good Step-By-Step Guide
A very interesting book. It goes through the building of a K450 "model" rocket engine in great detail. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kraig
The rocket that never launched.
I ordered this book on April 12, along with another from a different company. Both, by way of Amazon.com. The one book has been in my possession for well over 2, almost 3 weeks. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gunner Benavente
A book for idiots
This book is for little children, each page consist of one step, like "Plug out the power" and a big photo is shown, not professional at all,
and lack of furthermore... Read more
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Published 13 months ago by Yosef
Review of PVC Rocket Engine book
Very easy to use, step by step, practical guide to making a rocket engine. The book does not contain anything about the type of rocket it could be used with. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Miner
Second Edition
The Item say's in the description that it is the first edition but I received the second edition. not that big of a deal but I was disappointed.
Published on May 24, 2010 by R. Cooley
A Good Do-It-Yourself Instruction Book
This guy is organized! If you follow his clear, step-by-step directions, you WILL end up with a functioning rocket engine. Read more
Published on March 13, 2010 by Rich
The perfect "how to" book
If you are looking for a step by step detailed explanation on building one of the most enjoyable rocket engines ever designed this is the book for you. Read more
Published on February 21, 2010 by Respect dissention
PVC Rocket Engine
Good stuff. Worked first time. Encouraged me to experiment with fuels and fuel stability.
Published on January 24, 2010 by Jame A. Jaques
Best PVC Sugar Rocket Book Ever Produced
This is by far the best tutorial for those interested in the KN03/Sugar variety rocket. These are definitely not "your father's Estes rocket engines."
Published on April 24, 2009 by Poi Sen Pen
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coring rod, igniter mixture, electric miter, plastic quart container, stand mixer bowl, bolt template, cap and igniter, nozzle insert, core guide, electric wok, fuel grain, hydraulic cement, nichrome wire, rocket body, nut driver, nozzle assembly, minute epoxy, pipe cutter, steel washer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
coring rod, igniter mixture, electric miter, plastic quart container, stand mixer bowl, bolt template, cap and igniter, nozzle insert, core guide, electric wok, fuel grain, hydraulic cement, nichrome wire, rocket body, nut driver, nozzle assembly, minute epoxy, pipe cutter, steel washer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
None Tools, Potassium Nitrate, Christy's Red Hot Blue Glue, List of Links, Digital Scale Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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