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, with t' main fins bein' TTW t' t' motor mount. Nose cone be 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: | 2015-01-31 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G64-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,795 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
Second flight for this rocket. Another awesome boost, fast and straight. Arcin' over at t' top o' t' climb, still nose up at ejection. Good chute, shiver me timbers, landed on t' field, no damage. No camera or altimeter today.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G64-7 |
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