From: Bdale Garbee Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:39:41 +0000 (-0700) Subject: lose the book images X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Fgag.com;a=commitdiff_plain;h=b7d5eec51bfd6d6bedb9f23906edc3ebe6be7e1b lose the book images --- diff --git a/rockets/index.mdwn b/rockets/index.mdwn index f1f8b88..b257502 100755 --- a/rockets/index.mdwn +++ b/rockets/index.mdwn @@ -91,17 +91,23 @@ Bee are radio tracking transmitters that just work. They require an [amateur radio](http://www.altusmetrum.org/Radio) license, but we think anyone flying big rockets can and should get one of those anyway! -## Rocketry books we like ## +## Books ## -Note that Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry is definitely not for -everyone, as it's heavy on math and isn't a "how to" book at all! The -others are great general books for learning about and gaining greater -enjoyment from the hobby. +While a lot of great information is available on the web, there are some paper +books that we've found very helpful at various stages. - +* Handbook of Model Rocketry, 7th Edition (NAR Official Handbook) + may be the best first book on model rocketry. While the focus is on small + rockets, the basic principles of static stability and construction covered + here are important at all levels of the hobby. - - - +* Modern High-Power Rocketry 2 + covers a lot of material, and is a great resource if you're starting to think + about a high power certification and don't have a club nearby, or just like + to read about how other people have done things and why. +* Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry is definitely not for + everyone, as it's heavy on math and isn't a "how to" book at all! The + others are great general books for learning about and gaining greater + enjoyment from the hobby.