Doug Desrochers


Doug is an aerospace engineer and pilot with ASEC, Inc. He served in the U.S. Navy as a test pilot and test pilot instructor, and has been voiding warranties since early childhood.

Author of these Magazine Articles

$5 Helicopter Rocket
Use toilet paper tubes, rubber bands, and hobby rocket motors to build a high-flying model rocket that transforms into a helicopter mid-flight.
In Flight from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out page 71

$5 HeliRocket
Use toilet paper tubes, coat hangers, and rubber bands to build a high-flying model rocket that transforms into a helicopter midflight, then spins dramatically back down to Earth.
From MAKE: 25: Microcontrollers and Arduino page 82

10-Rail Model Rocket Mega-Launcher
Make the cub scout rocket derby a blast.
From MAKE: 20: For Kids of All Ages page 60

Model Wind Tunnel
Getting (or going over) the edge on
 Pinewood Derby day.
In DIY: Home from MAKE: 15: Music page 143

Photographer for these Magazine Articles

10-Rail Model Rocket Mega-Launcher
Make the cub scout rocket derby a blast.
From MAKE: 20: For Kids of All Ages page 60

Model Wind Tunnel
Getting (or going over) the edge on
 Pinewood Derby day.
In DIY: Home from MAKE: 15: Music page 143