Classes
The RCS Institute of Experimental Rocket Technology (IERT) "Advanced Propellant Formulation and Processing Course" is taught by Gary C. Rosenfield, president of RCS, founder of AeroTech Consumer Aerospace and co-inventor of the reloadable hobby rocket motor. Gary will personally instruct course participants in the most important and relevant information concerning modern composite propellant formulation and manufacturing that he's learned in over 35 years of experimental, hobby and military/industrial rocketry experience.

This is not the typical "make it-take it" EX course, nor is it a beginner's course. It is intended for the more experienced experimental rocket enthusiasts who want to raise their knowledge of propellant chemistry and manufacturing techniques to an entirely new level. A mixture of theoretical and practical instruction will be emphasized, and the information provided will have direct application to real-world experimental rocketry activities. The two-day seminar is presented in both a lecture format at the course hotel and live demonstrations at selected locations.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age, have read and understood Terry McCreary's book "Experimental Composite Propellant", be NAR or Tripoli level 2 or 3 certified (this requirement waived for military or government participants) and be "U.S Persons" as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Participants must not be affiliated with commercial hobby rocket propellant or hobby rocket motor manufacturing enterprises.

The next course is scheduled for March 14-15, 2009 at the PruneYard Plaza Hotel, 1995 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, http://www.pruneyardinn.com. Their phone number is 800-559-4344. A block of 15 rooms has been reserved for March 13-16. The group room rate is $119.00 per night single or double and includes a daily "California" continental breakfast and free wired and wireless internet access. The class will be held in the upstairs "Orchard Room". Coffee and soft drinks will be provided in the conference room during course hours. When reserving your room, ask for the "RCS Rocket Motor Components" group rate. The hotel should be able to accept reservations for the group on or after 1/15. The hotel is near the San Jose International Airport with numerous restaurants and shopping venues nearby. See the hotel website for a map and additional information.

Click on the links below to download course documents in PDF format and register for the course.

Course Information
Registration Form
Participation Contract
U.S. Department of State "CJ Ruling" on RCS IERT Course

The deadline for returning the registration form and participation contract and making payment is February 14. The deadline for confirming reservations with the PruneYard Plaza Hotel is March 1st.

If you are interested in having the course conducted at your location and/or on specific dates, email us at orders@rocketmotorparts.com or call (435) 865-7100.