Cerberus rocket was by far the most complicated I built, yet it was definitely the most thrilling. For my cluster rocket (NARTREK Silver level), I selected the Cerberus and I did not regret it for a minute! This rocket is tall, almost 3 feet tall, and uses multiple engines (3 A, B, or C) to launch. The multiple engines give this rocket a great boost and you can feel the power as the three engines ignite together. This was my first experience building a Rocketarium brand rocket. I found that reading the instructions completely helps before starting to build the rocket. This helps to get a great perspective about what end product are you working towards.

Build

Take the time to build the motor mounts precisely. I found the instructions very helpful and had no problem building the rocket. This rocket is launched with 3 engines igniting together. The mount that houses the engines should be exact, ensuring a safe and stable flight.

Launch

Setting up for the launch is the most complicated part of Cerberus. The motors must ignite at once. The launcher that I had used for most of my previous launches did not have enough power to ignite 3 motors. I used the Aerotech Interlock Launch Controller with Mighty Max 12V 9Ah Rechargeable SLA Battery. The launch is difficult, but it is a great thrill when it finally succeeds. I plan to write a separate blog describing the cluster setup that I used.

Recovery

The parachute that comes in the box is quite flimsy, and I substituted it for a 24″ Estes parachute that worked great with this large rocket.

Do your research about cluster rockets and their setup. This research will help you succeed in your launches.