New Estes BT-60 based Nike Smoke kit. Begad! Almost t' same size as t' old Centuri kit.
I made it an Enerjet style smokin' nose cone. All other parts standard with 24mm conversion.
| Flight Date: | 2017-07-08 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Nike Smoke |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Nike Smoke {Kit} (7247) [2016-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes C6-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 550 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 550 Feet |
I wanted t' test t' Enerjet smoking nose cone on t' new Estes NIKE SMOKE. I loaded it up with talcum powder, in t' process gettin' it all over me jeans and car trunk.
I was anticipatin' a smokin' contrail durin' boost but t' C6-5 didn't have t' air speed t' stir up t' intake tube and force t' powder out t' side o' t' nose cone.
Ignition, boost - and nothing. Great stable flight t' 550' but no smoke! Ejection and recovery were good with no damage when picked up.
I walked past t' RSO table and blew into t' nose cone. Blimey! Blimey! Sure - now plenty o' smoke, matey, lots and lots o' white smoke.
This one might need t' old Enerjet E24-7 for more velocity and air directed into t' internal BT-5 and powder.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech C6W-5 |
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