StratoRocket FTC Rocket Assembly, Configuration, & Launch Procedure

A StratoRocket or FTC (fluorescent tube cover) rocket will take you to the next level of water rocketry with straighter flights, built-in gentle recovery or simplified parachute deployment, along with versatile features such as an expansion chamber or a payload container for a CanSat. Our narrow StratoRocket looks and flies like a real rocket and has numerous benefits over typical 2L rockets. This comprehensive video covers the following topics in the menu below:
Referenced products available on our website:
Water Rocket Parts - stratofins.com/rockets/
StratoRocket 48 in. 3D Print FTC Rocket - stratofins.com/stratorocket-4...
Unassembled 3D Printed FTC Rocket Parts Kit - stratofins.com/unassembled-ft...
StratoCap - FTC Endcap - stratofins.com/stratocap/
StratoCone Mini - stratofins.com/stratocone-min...
StratoCoupler - stratofins.com/stratocoupler/
StratoLauncher IV (Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate) - stratofins.com/products/launc...
StratoRail 48 in. Rail Upgrade Kit stratofins.com/stratorail-48-...
10” Stainless Steel Tube - stratofins.com/10-inch-stainl...
Rail Guides - stratofins.com/rail-guides/
Rail Button Marks & Base Hole Drilling Guide
stratofins.com/content/pdf/St...
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FTC ROCKET SUPPLIES:
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TANK SPRAYER:
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Pro Seal 24250 Blue Removable Threadlocker, 50ml - amzn.to/3PVA1XP
ROCKET SUPPLIES:
IRWIN Tools Glo-Pink Flagging Tape, 150-Foot - amzn.to/3cIuZzL
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LAUNCHER ACCESSORIES:
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RAIL SYSTEM SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
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8 ft. T-Slot Bar - bit.ly/3ia7e1v
18” x 12” x 0.5” White Poly Board - bit.ly/3jVYaxJ
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None of the products in the video above were supplied to me from any of these sites or manufacturers. The content was not reviewed or paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:10 StratoRocket Benefits
01:36 FTC Rocket Parts Needed
02:13 Prepare FTC Tube
02:51 Assemble StratoRocket
04:26 Assemble Rail Guides
05:13 Attach Rail Guides to FTC Rocket
06:39 Optional Configuration
07:22 FTC Rocket StratoChute Attachment
09:25 FTC Rocket Chute Release Deployment
11:06 Expansion Chamber Attachment
12:55 Payload Container Attachment
14:18 Tank Sprayer Fill
14:41 StratoRocket Launching

[@TopshelfEnglish]

You've clearly done a lot of work on this. Well done! I ordered a set of fins a few years ago, and they work great. When my kids were in Grade 6, I took my rockets and home-made launcher to school and launched a few rockets for their classes. Guess who was the coolest dad (that day, at least)?

[@StratoFins]

Thank you. Also, thanks for sharing your story. Glad to hear that you took the time to introduce more kids to the fun of water rocketry!

[@Briaaanz]

Strong work with the design of this, great video protection value too

[@BuyWaterRocket]

Super good