Exploded view
Part of the instructions that shows and labels all of the parts of the rocket.
Nose cone
Top of the rocket that gives it the ability to cut through the air.
Shock cord
Elastic that attaches the nose cone to the engine body.
Shock cord mount
Piece of paper in the instructions that is cut out to attach shock cord to the inside.
Recovery system
System that prevents the rocket from being damaged when it falls back to earth.
Streamer
Piece of plastic which creates drag and slows the rocket decent.
Parachute
Is either a plastic or nylon sheet that opens and catches air to slow down rockets decent.
Launch lug
Piece of tubing used to hold rocket on launch pad.
Fins
Blades of paper or balsa wood attached to rocket to give it directional flight.
Leading edge
Is the edge of the fin that cuts through the air.
Root edge
The edge of the fun that is attached to the rocket.
Bevel
Rounded edge put on the fins to give it a more efficient flight.
Tube marking guide
Is either the paper sheet from instructions or plastic disk which helps make perfectly aligned marks for the fins.
Engine block
Is typically a green ring that is inserted in the rocket and holds the engine in place.
Igniter
Piece of wire ripped with magnesium which delivers a charge to the engine to light it.
Igniter plug
Color coded plug which holds the igniter in the engine.
Engine spacer tube
Is a yellow tube used as a tool to ensure the engine block is placed correctly.
Wadding
Flame resistant paper used to protect parachute/streamer from being burned.