Doonside, Australia  2008

Water Rocket
A water rocket uses pressurised gas (usually air) to push water out the back of the rocket to provide thrust.

How do I build one?
You can find construction details for a simple water rocket in the Basic Construction section.
For those who want more performance out of their rocket or build bigger ones there is the Advanced Construction section.

Air Command latest news
This site is updated on a fairly regular basis.
Check out the Flight Log Updates section for complete write-ups of the latest flights and experiments.
For more frequent day to day activities you can visit our Blog.

Navigating this site
The Site Index provides easy access to specific information on this site. This includes all the flight log updates, videos, diagrams and engineering data. Alternatively you can use the side menu to jump directly to the information you want.

Where do I find out more?
The Links section provides many references to other water rocket sites, simulations and technical data. You can also join an online water rocket forum and ask questions and share ideas with fellow enthusiasts. For pyro and water rocketry in Australia why not visit:

Australian Rocketry Forum (All forms of rocketry)

Water rockets are a fun hobby for the whole family, but it is important to follow safety guidelines.