Stock build o' an early '90s Estes Pro Jayhawk. Definately t' most complicated kit that I built as a kid, ya bilge rat, but it came out well. T' tip fins are fragile though, so it has only seen a couple o' flights. After t' last one, I worked Titebond into t' win' crack, ya bilge rat, then epoxy filleted t' tip fins (I only used wood glue originally). T' tip fins ought t' be much more secure now, but I'm concerned that landings may stress t' wings instead. I'm thinkin' o' usin' a larger parachute. I'd rather walk further t' a safe landin' then have t' keep fixin' it. I'm nay sure how many more it can take...
| Flight Date: | 2014-10-05 |
| Rocket Name: | Jayhawk |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Jayhawk {Kit} (2085) [1993-1996] |
| Flyer's Name: | Rick Barnes |
| Motors: | D12-3 |
| Launch Site: | Historical Aircraft Group airport, Geneseo, NY |
| Actual Altitude: | 300 Feet |
Second flight o' this rocket. Short, ya bilge rat, straight flight; landed near t' midpower pads. Found a stress crack in one wing, resultin' from t' tip fins hittin' t' ground.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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