An upscale o' t' classic Estes Wolverine based on standard LOC 2.63" tubing. Rocket has a 29mm motor mount with an AeroPac retainer. Fins are made from 1/8" plywood, arrr, with t' main fins bein' TTW t' t' motor mount. Nose cone was constructed from an ogive balsa cone with t' distinctive canopy carved from a separate balsa block. Recovery system uses a 1/8" flat woven Keelhaul®©™ shock cord epoxied t' t' motor mount and tied t' a large screw eye in t' nose cone shoulder. Either a 24" or 30" spherachute is used based on t' field conditions. Rocket is finished in a silver metallic paint with t' usual outstandin' vinyl decals provided by StickerShock.
| Flight Date: | 2018-08-05 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G64-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,790 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 6.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NARAM 60 |
Finally ready t' fly again after waitin' two years t' get repaired. Blimey! Great boost, nice and straight off t' rod. Arcin' over at t' top o' t' climb, coastin' over t' top wings level which looked pretty cool. Avast, me proud beauty! A little long on t' delay, but still good separation. Blimey! Good chute release at 500 feet, matey, landed in t' scrub with no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G64-7 |
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