Skill Level 3, ya bilge rat, probably due t' smaller size and paper components. Some difficulty gettin' white glue t' harden fast enough before it soaks into the paper. Construction is still in process. Why do they nay recommend sealin' t' balsa fins and lug stand-off before attachin' t' body??? How about shappin' or featherin' t' fins? Also, paint t' decorative rods black before gluin' t' t' body. Will have t' see how well this unit actually flies, and returns with a streamer. Avast! I suspect it's more a showpiece for t' mantle than a regular flier!
| Flight Date: | 2013-11-09 |
| Rocket Name: | P.O.N.G. by Custom Rockets |
| Kit Name: | Custom Rockets - P.O.N.G. {Kit} (10043) |
| Flyer's Name: | Kirk Greenfield |
| Motors: | A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande, OH |
Determined earlier failed flights were due t' too weak an engine nay liftin' high enough t' allow streamer t' deploy correctly. Bought a pack o' 4 A3-4 and used two successfully t' launch without losin' another balsa fin. T' re-gluin' o' t' fourth fin proved t' be t' trick t' complete a successful launch and recovery. Streamer must be packed loosely, ya bilge rat, in bottom half, ya bilge rat, with all shockcord in t' top half. Begad! This allowes evacuation charge t' blow recovery waddin' and streamer out, and shock cord snakes out t' protect top half. Blimey! Very pleased t' finally launch and recover successfully. Savin' last two engines for another round OR weaker rockets.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
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| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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