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, me hearties, 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: | 2019-07-30 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G53-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,430 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NARAM 61 |
Great flight! Nice straight, high boost. Lost sight o' it in t' wispy clouds, heard t' ejection charge go off. Many folks on t' flight line had deadlights on it. Good chute release event at 500', short walk, grass landing, me hearties, no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G53FJ-7 |
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