This is a Larry Brand design that I assembled from parts contained in a LOC Precision Lil Nuke kit and an extra length o' 54mm tubing. LOC 54 mm tubin' is motor mount grade so it's a bit thicker than most. I also ordered a 6" long payload bay kit t' complete t' build.
Larry's article on t' original Auracle 54 is sketchy on details and so I relied on t' photgraphs accompanyin' t' article. When all be said and done, I'm happy with t' way it turned out. In retrospect, I will never again attempt a tube fin with tapered ends.
| Flight Date: | 2011-04-09 |
| Rocket Name: | Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin) |
| Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
| Motors: | G40-7W |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,000 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SARG - Amoruso Field |
| Actual Altitude: | 1,200 Feet |
I'd never flown on a G40 before and was very pleased with t' performance. T' boost was vigorous and straight. My choice o' a 30" Topflight parachute came back and bit me as t' Thermal God (Hung) carried me rocket for almost a mile before touchin' down.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kosdon G40-7 |
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