On Fri, 30 Mar 2018 07:07:02 -0500, "Byker" wrote:

Considering how big "model" rockets have become,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlVcAJFU-5E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkKJa7UiXLQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzcxEXHdHx0

it was just a matter of time before someone took it to the next level...

For a first flight, manned no less, of a steam-powered vehicle - he
did quite well. Only apparent glitch I saw was the tardy (also
steam-powered?) deployment of the second chute - plus any others,
seeing as he hit the ground a little fast..