Rockets Beyond Strange

For the past eight years, a bizarre column has appeared in the pages of Team Pittsburgh. A few think it is strange. Many think it is quite beyond merely strange. In this discussion, Francis Graham, a physics professor at Kent State University and the founder of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, will discuss highly unusual rockets which use 18mm and 13 mm engines featured in his column "Rockets Beyond Strange". These flying devices include monocopters, aplanocopters, spinnerspools, helical rockets, magnus effect lifter rockets, caudipetors, rack rockets, autophagous rockets, and a host of other exceedingly unorthodox designs.

He will have examples of these, many of which he will later demonstrate at sport launches.

Also in discussion will be a method to generate highly creative ideas for model rocket designing , problem solving, and applicable to a host of practical situations. Be sure not to miss this presentation-and hold on to your socks.