Stock build o' a late '80s Ram Jet. Recently refurbished and put back in flight rotation. I'm plannin' on buildin' a 2X (BT80) sized upscale soon, possibly a 3X (4") t' follow.
Recent flight on 10/5 popped a fin, but that's now (re)repaired. Ram Jet is ready t' go once again.
UPDATE: winter o' 2015 saw significant reconditionin' o' this rocket. Fins were removed, me hearties, straightened, and epoxy filleted, everythin' heavily sanded, repainted, and new decals were applied. Now metallic yellow t' match its 2X upscale that be built at t' same time. First flight out o' dry dock was a drag race betwixt t' two. Successful flights and recoveries without damage all around.
| Flight Date: | 2015-06-07 |
| Rocket Name: | Ram Jet |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Ram Jet {Kit} (1994) [1988-1991] |
| Flyer's Name: | Rick Barnes |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Launch Site: | Historic Aircraft Group, Geneseo, NY |
| Actual Altitude: | 525 Feet |
Another good flight. Recovered ok just into t' wheat field
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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