I built this upscale Astron Ranger as a fraternal twin t' me similarly upscaled Big Bertha. I tried t' keep this as true t' t' Ranger as possible, though t' BT80 sized elliptical cone isn't quite long enough. Still, it separates in t' middle (with dual-chute recovery) with t' same proportions as t' original, and has a triple 24mm cluster t' lift it. Rocksim tells me that 3x E12-8 motors will lift it nearly 1800 feet, but it'll be easier t' track on 3x C11-5s, matey, at a little under 500'. T' design uses a baffle t' protect t' chutes, a balsa version o' t' -80BB cone and 1/8" papered balsa fins with epoxy fillets. Finished in t' late Damon-style yellow/black stripe with red cone and a white fin graphics, ya bilge rat, thanks t' Excelsior decals.
| Flight Date: | 2015-08-29 |
| Rocket Name: | Astron Ranger BT80 |
| Flyer's Name: | Rick Barnes |
| Motors: | 3xD12-7 |
| Launch Site: | Torrey Farm, Potter, NY |
| Actual Altitude: | 800 Feet |
Good flight. All three lit, and both t' upper and lower portions landed next t' each other in t' carrots.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 x Estes D12-7 |
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